Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5 vs Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5

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Verdict at a glance

Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5 goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5 reaches further (90mm vs 70mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5	Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Brand	Minolta	Vivitar
Mount	Minolta MD	Minolta MD
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	35-70mm	28-90mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 (faster)

Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5

This 35-70mm f/3.5 manual-focus standard zoom lens from Minolta fits Minolta MD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5

A 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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