Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 vs SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Both are Minolta MD zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You need more reach: 120mm vs 105mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.2 m vs 1.4 m
Pick the SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 190 g lighter (440 g vs 630 g)
- You want a wider view: 35mm vs 60mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 82 mm vs 113 mm long
Spec differences
7 differences| AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 | SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
60-120mm
|
35-105mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
630 g
|
440 g
lighter
|
| Length |
113 mm
|
82 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
66 mm
|
65 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.2 m
closer
|
1.4 m
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
15 elements / 14 groups
|
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- Brand
- Tokina both
- Mount
- Minolta MD both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Filter thread
- 55 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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