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Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Contax Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.4 Vario-Sonnar T*

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

Pick the Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 if

  • You need more reach: 200mm vs 70mm at the long end

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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 215 g lighter (475 g vs 690 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.7 m vs 1.6 m
  • You want a compact lens: 80.5 mm vs 123 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 and the Contax Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.4 Vario-Sonnar T*
Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 Contax Zeiss 35-70mm f/3.4 Vario-Sonnar T*
Brand
Tokina
Contax
Type
Superzoom
Zoom
Focal length
35-200mm
35-70mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/3.4
Weight
690 g
475 g lighter
Length
123 mm
80.5 mm shorter
Min focus distance
1.6 m
0.7 m closer
Max magnification
0.25×
not listed
Aperture blades
6
not listed
Optical design
16 elements / 13 groups
10 elements / 10 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, diameter, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Format
Full frame both
Diameter
70 mm both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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