Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5

Both are Canon FD zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 1976

Pick the Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.9 m

Pick the Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 90 g lighter (485 g vs 575 g)
You want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 85mm vs 70mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.28× vs 0.09× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 77 mm vs 120 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 and the Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
	Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5	Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Brand	Canon	Tokina
Focal length	35-70mm	28-85mm
Weight	575 g	485 g lighter
Length	120 mm	77 mm shorter
Diameter	69 mm slimmer	76 mm
Filter thread	58 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.3 m closer	0.9 m
Max magnification	0.09×	0.28× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Optical design	10 elements / 10 groups	15 elements / 10 groups
Released	1976	not listed

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon FD both
Type: Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5

Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5: a manual-focus standard zoom lens with a 35-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes