Olympus OM Zuiko 35-80mm f/2.8 vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8

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

Olympus

OM Zuiko 35-80mm f/2.8

f/2.8650 gMF

Full specs

Tokina

AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8

f/2.8520 gMF

Full specs

Pick the Olympus OM Zuiko 35-80mm f/2.8 if

You need more reach: 80mm vs 40mm at the long end

Pick the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 130 g lighter (520 g vs 650 g)
You want a wider view: 24mm vs 35mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.6 m
You want a compact lens: 78 mm vs 99 mm long

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Olympus OM Zuiko 35-80mm f/2.8 and the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
	Olympus OM Zuiko 35-80mm f/2.8	Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
Brand	Olympus	Tokina
Focal length	35-80mm	24-40mm
Weight	650 g	520 g lighter
Length	99 mm	78 mm shorter
Diameter	69 mm slimmer	76 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.6 m	0.4 m closer
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	16 elements / 14 groups	17 elements / 13 groups

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

Mount: Olympus OM both
Type: Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Olympus OM Zuiko 35-80mm f/2.8

This 35-80mm f/2.8 fast manual-focus standard zoom lens from Olympus fits Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

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