Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8

Both are Minolta MD zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Vivitar

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

You need more reach: 85mm vs 40mm at the long end

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

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus and the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
	Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus	Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
Brand	Vivitar	Tokina
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	35-85mm	24-40mm
Weight	not listed	520 g
Length	not listed	78 mm
Diameter	not listed	76 mm
Filter thread	not listed	72 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.4 m
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	not listed	17 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Minolta MD both
Type: Zoom 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 Minolta MD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes