Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus vs Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor 40-80mm 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 want a wider view: 35mm vs 40mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 85mm vs 80mm at the long end

Pick the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor 40-80mm f/2.8 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus and the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor 40-80mm f/2.8
	Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus	Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor 40-80mm f/2.8
Brand	Vivitar	Minolta
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	35-85mm	40-80mm
Weight	not listed	560 g
Filter thread	not listed	55 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	1 m
Optical design	not listed	12 elements / 12 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