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Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Contax Zeiss 70-210mm 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 the lighter lens to carry: 455 g lighter (690 g vs 1145 g)
  • You want a wider view: 35mm vs 70mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.6 m vs 1.8 m
  • You want a compact lens: 123 mm vs 186 mm long

Pick the Contax Zeiss 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if

  • You need more reach: 210mm vs 200mm at the long end

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 and the Contax Zeiss 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Tokina AT-X 352 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 Contax Zeiss 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Brand
Tokina
Contax
Type
Superzoom
Telephoto Zoom
Focal length
35-200mm
70-210mm
Weight
690 g lighter
1145 g
Length
123 mm shorter
186 mm
Diameter
70 mm slimmer
77 mm
Min focus distance
1.6 m closer
1.8 m
Max magnification
0.25×
not listed
Aperture blades
6
not listed
Optical design
16 elements / 13 groups
15 elements / 12 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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660 g lighter vs more reach (210mm)

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wider (35mm) vs 85 g lighter

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205 g lighter vs more reach (200mm)

Contax Zeiss 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* vs 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*

825 g lighter vs more reach (210mm)

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