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Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 vs Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8

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

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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 694 g lighter (386 g vs 1080 g)
  • You want a wider view: 35mm vs 80mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 1.8 m
  • You want a compact lens: 76.5 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

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 and the Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8
Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8
Brand
Tamron
Tokina
Type
Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Focal length
35-80mm
80-200mm
Weight
386 g lighter
1080 g
Length
76.5 mm shorter
173 mm
Diameter
64.5 mm slimmer
81 mm
Filter thread
62 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.27 m closer
1.8 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.13×
Aperture blades
not listed
6
Optical design
9 elements / 8 groups
17 elements / 11 groups
Released
1980
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Minolta MD 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 Minolta MD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes

Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8

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