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Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4 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 SZ 820 80-200mm f/4 if

  • 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 need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
  • You want a wider view: 40mm vs 80mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.2 m vs 1.9 m
  • You want a compact lens: 87 mm vs 132 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4 and the Contax Zeiss 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4 Contax Zeiss 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Brand
Tokina
Contax
Type
Telephoto Zoom
Zoom
Focal length
80-200mm
40-80mm
Max aperture
f/4
f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
580 g lighter
605 g
Length
132 mm
87 mm shorter
Diameter
65 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
1.9 m
1.2 m closer
Aperture blades
6
not listed
Optical design
12 elements / 9 groups
13 elements / 9 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Format
Full frame both
Filter thread
55 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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