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Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 vs SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5

Both are Canon FD zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 if

  • You want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.9 m vs 1.4 m

Pick the SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 45 g lighter (440 g vs 485 g)
  • You need more reach: 105mm vs 85mm at the long end

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 and the Tokina SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 SMZ 305 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
Focal length
28-85mm
35-105mm
Weight
485 g
440 g lighter
Length
77 mm shorter
82 mm
Diameter
76 mm
65 mm slimmer
Filter thread
62 mm
55 mm
Min focus distance
0.9 m closer
1.4 m
Max magnification
0.28×
not listed
Aperture blades
6
not listed
Optical design
15 elements / 10 groups
15 elements / 14 groups
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Tokina both
Mount
Canon FD both
Type
Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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