Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

Both are Minolta MD zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

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Pick the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 if

You want a wider view: 28mm vs 60mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.8 m vs 1.2 m

Pick the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
You need more reach: 120mm vs 70mm at the long end

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 and the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
	Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8	Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
Brand	Minolta	Tokina
Focal length	28-70mm	60-120mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	not listed	630 g
Length	not listed	113 mm
Diameter	not listed	66 mm
Filter thread	not listed	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.8 m closer	1.2 m
Optical design	8 elements / 8 groups	14 elements / 11 groups

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

Mount: Minolta MD both
Type: Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No 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