Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus
Both are Minolta MD zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 if
- You want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
Pick the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You need more reach: 85mm vs 70mm at the long end
Spec differences
8 differences| Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 | Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Minolta
|
Vivitar
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
28-70mm
|
35-85mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Min focus distance |
0.8 m
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 8 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
- Mount
- Minolta MD both
- Type
- Zoom both
Our notes
Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8
A 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus
Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus: a fast manual-focus standard zoom lens with a 35-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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