Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 vs 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Both are Minolta MD zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 240 24-40mm f/2.8 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.9 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 7 aperture blades vs 6
Pick the 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 35 g lighter (485 g vs 520 g)
- You need more reach: 85mm vs 40mm at the long end
Spec differences
9 differences| 240 24-40mm f/2.8 | 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
24-40mm
|
28-85mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
520 g
|
485 g
lighter
|
| Length |
78 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
closer
|
0.9 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.28×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
more blades
|
6
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 13 groups
|
15 elements / 10 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, diameter, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Tokina both
- Mount
- Minolta MD both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Diameter
- 76 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
More comparisons
Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
more reach (105mm) vs wider (24mm)
Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
focuses closer vs more reach (85mm)
Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
more reach (85mm) vs wider (24mm)
Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
focuses closer vs more reach (85mm)
Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
more reach (70mm) vs ⅔ stop faster
Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom vs Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
more reach (210mm) vs wider (28mm)