Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6

Both are Minolta MD 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 ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
You want a wider view: 28mm vs 50mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.8 m vs 1.8 m

Pick the Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 if

You need more reach: 250mm vs 70mm at the long end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 and the Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
	Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8	Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
Brand	Minolta	Tokina
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	28-70mm	50-250mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/4
Weight	not listed	720 g
Length	not listed	140 mm
Diameter	not listed	68 mm
Filter thread	not listed	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.8 m closer	1.8 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.56×
Optical design	8 elements / 8 groups	14 elements / 11 groups

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

Mount: Minolta MD 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