Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm 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 need more reach: 70mm vs 40mm at the long end

Pick the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.8 m

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 and the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
	Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8	Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
Brand	Minolta	Tokina
Focal length	28-70mm	24-40mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	not listed	520 g
Length	not listed	78 mm
Diameter	not listed	76 mm
Filter thread	not listed	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.8 m	0.4 m closer
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	8 elements / 8 groups	17 elements / 13 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