Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5 vs Rokkor 40-80mm f/2.8

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

Minolta

MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5

f/3.5MF

Full specs

Minolta

MD Zoom Rokkor 40-80mm f/2.8

f/2.8560 gMF

Full specs

Pick the 35-70mm f/3.5 if

You want a wider view: 35mm vs 40mm at the wide end

Pick the Rokkor 40-80mm 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: 80mm vs 70mm at the long end

Spec differences

6 differences

Specifications that differ between the Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5 and the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor 40-80mm f/2.8
	35-70mm f/3.5	Rokkor 40-80mm f/2.8
Focal length	35-70mm	40-80mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	not listed	560 g
Filter thread	not listed	55 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	1 m
Optical design	not listed	12 elements / 12 groups

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

Brand: Minolta both
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 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.

Our notes