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Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Contax Zeiss 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*

Both are Contax/Yashica zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

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

  • You need more reach: 85mm vs 70mm at the long end

Pick the Contax Zeiss 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 165 g lighter (320 g vs 485 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.9 m

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 and the Contax Zeiss 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Contax Zeiss 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Brand
Tokina
Contax
Focal length
28-85mm
28-70mm
Weight
485 g
320 g lighter
Length
77 mm
68 mm shorter
Diameter
76 mm
70 mm slimmer
Filter thread
62 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.9 m
0.5 m closer
Max magnification
0.28×
not listed
Aperture blades
6
not listed
Optical design
15 elements / 10 groups
9 elements / 8 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Contax/Yashica 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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