Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Tokina SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5

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

Minolta

MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8

f/3.5MF

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Tokina

SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5

f/3.5440 gMF

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

You want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.8 m vs 1.4 m

Pick the Tokina SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 if

You need more reach: 105mm vs 70mm at the long end

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 and the Tokina SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
	Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8	Tokina SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Brand	Minolta	Tokina
Focal length	28-70mm	35-105mm
Weight	not listed	440 g
Length	not listed	82 mm
Diameter	not listed	65 mm
Filter thread	not listed	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.8 m closer	1.4 m
Optical design	8 elements / 8 groups	15 elements / 14 groups

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Minolta MD both
Type: Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8

Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8: a manual-focus standard zoom lens with a 28-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.8, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.

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