Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5

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

Canon · 1976

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 115 g lighter (575 g vs 690 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 1.6 m

Pick the Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 if

You need more reach: 200mm vs 70mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.09× maximum magnification

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 and the Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5
	Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5	Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5
Brand	Canon	Tokina
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	35-70mm	35-200mm
Weight	575 g lighter	690 g
Length	120 mm	123 mm
Diameter	69 mm	70 mm
Filter thread	58 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.3 m closer	1.6 m
Max magnification	0.09×	0.25× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Optical design	10 elements / 10 groups	16 elements / 13 groups
Released	1976	not listed

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

Mount: Canon FD 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