Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8

Both are Olympus OM 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 240 24-40mm f/2.8

f/2.8520 gMF

Full specs

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 134 g lighter (386 g vs 520 g)
You need more reach: 80mm vs 40mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.4 m

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

You want a wider view: 24mm vs 35mm at the wide end

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 and the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
	Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2	Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Focal length	35-80mm	24-40mm
Weight	386 g lighter	520 g
Length	76.5 mm	78 mm
Diameter	64.5 mm slimmer	76 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.27 m closer	0.4 m
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	9 elements / 8 groups	17 elements / 13 groups
Released	1980	not listed

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

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

The Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus standard zoom lens covering 35-80mm at f/2.8-3.8 for Olympus OM mount cameras, 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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