Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
- Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC reaches further (85mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 | Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Vivitar |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-70mm (wider) | 35-85mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.8 | n/a |
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.
Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC
Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC: 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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