Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus vs Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8

Both are Canon FD lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Vivitar

Pick the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus if

You want a wider view: 35mm vs 80mm at the wide end

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

You need more reach: 200mm vs 85mm at the long end

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus and the Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8
	Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus	Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8
Brand	Vivitar	Tokina
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	35-85mm	80-200mm
Weight	not listed	1080 g
Length	not listed	173 mm
Diameter	not listed	81 mm
Filter thread	not listed	77 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	1.8 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.13×
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Optical design	not listed	17 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No

2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon FD both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both

Our notes

Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus

Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus: a fast manual-focus standard zoom lens with a 35-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes