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Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Contax Zeiss 40-80mm f/3.5 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 want a wider view: 35mm vs 40mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 200mm vs 80mm at the long end

Pick the Contax Zeiss 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 85 g lighter (605 g vs 690 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.2 m vs 1.6 m
  • You want a compact lens: 87 mm vs 123 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 and the Contax Zeiss 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 Contax Zeiss 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Brand
Tokina
Contax
Type
Superzoom
Zoom
Focal length
35-200mm
40-80mm
Weight
690 g
605 g lighter
Length
123 mm
87 mm shorter
Diameter
70 mm
67 mm slimmer
Filter thread
67 mm
55 mm
Min focus distance
1.6 m
1.2 m closer
Max magnification
0.25×
not listed
Aperture blades
6
not listed
Optical design
16 elements / 13 groups
13 elements / 9 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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