Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 vs Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

Both are M42 zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 1980

SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2

f/2.8386 gMF

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Tokina

AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

f/2.8630 gMF

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Pick the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 244 g lighter (386 g vs 630 g)
You want a wider view: 35mm vs 60mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 1.2 m
You want a compact lens: 76.5 mm vs 113 mm long

Pick the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 if

You need more reach: 120mm vs 80mm at the long end

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 and the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
	Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2	Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Focal length	35-80mm	60-120mm
Weight	386 g lighter	630 g
Length	76.5 mm shorter	113 mm
Diameter	64.5 mm	66 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.27 m closer	1.2 m
Optical design	9 elements / 8 groups	14 elements / 11 groups
Released	1980	not listed

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

Mount: M42 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

Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2

A 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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