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Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Contax Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.4 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 want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 85mm vs 70mm at the long end

Pick the Contax Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.4 Vario-Sonnar T* if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.7 m vs 0.9 m

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 and the Contax Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.4 Vario-Sonnar T*
Tokina AT-X 285 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Contax Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.4 Vario-Sonnar T*
Brand
Tokina
Contax
Focal length
28-85mm
35-70mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/3.4
Weight
485 g
475 g
Length
77 mm shorter
80.5 mm
Diameter
76 mm
70 mm slimmer
Filter thread
62 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.9 m
0.7 m closer
Max magnification
0.28×
not listed
Aperture blades
6
not listed
Optical design
15 elements / 10 groups
10 elements / 10 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Type
Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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