Olympus OM Zuiko Shift 24mm f/3.5 vs Tokina SL 24 24mm f/2.8

Both are Olympus OM lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

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Pick the Olympus OM Zuiko Shift 24mm f/3.5 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Tokina SL 24 24mm 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 the lighter lens to carry: 295 g lighter (215 g vs 510 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.35 m
You want a compact lens: 37 mm vs 75 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Olympus OM Zuiko Shift 24mm f/3.5 and the Tokina SL 24 24mm f/2.8
	Olympus OM Zuiko Shift 24mm f/3.5	Tokina SL 24 24mm f/2.8
Brand	Olympus	Tokina
Type	Tilt-Shift	Prime
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	510 g	215 g lighter
Length	75 mm	37 mm shorter
Diameter	84 mm	63 mm slimmer
Filter thread	not listed	52 mm
Min focus distance	0.35 m	0.27 m closer
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Optical design	12 elements / 10 groups	8 elements / 8 groups

5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Olympus OM both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 24mm both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Olympus OM Zuiko Shift 24mm f/3.5

Olympus OM Zuiko Shift 24mm f/3.5: a manual-focus tilt-shift lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

Our notes