Olympus OM Zuiko 35-80mm f/2.8 vs Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8

Both are Olympus OM 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 828 80-200mm f/2.8

f/2.81080 gMF

Full specs

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 430 g lighter (650 g vs 1080 g)
You want a wider view: 35mm vs 80mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.6 m vs 1.8 m
You want a compact lens: 99 mm vs 173 mm long

Pick the Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8 if

You need more reach: 200mm vs 80mm at the long end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Olympus OM Zuiko 35-80mm f/2.8 and the Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8
	Olympus OM Zuiko 35-80mm f/2.8	Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8
Brand	Olympus	Tokina
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	35-80mm	80-200mm
Weight	650 g lighter	1080 g
Length	99 mm shorter	173 mm
Diameter	69 mm slimmer	81 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.6 m closer	1.8 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.13×
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Optical design	16 elements / 14 groups	17 elements / 11 groups

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

Mount: Olympus OM 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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