Tokina AF 20-35mm F/3.5-4.5 II

Wide-angle zoom lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· 1996
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· Tokina AF 20-35mm 1:3.5-4.5
Class:
· Slow full-frame wide-angle zoom lens

Abbreviations

II	Second generation.

Model history (3)

■Tokina AF 20-35mm F/3.5-4.5	A	13 - 11	0.40m	⌀72	1990 ●
■Tokina AF 20-35mm F/3.5-4.5 II	A	13 - 11	0.40m	⌀77	1996 ●
■Tokina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 akaQuantaray AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5	A	13 - 11	0.40m	⌀77	2000 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length range:	20mm - 35mm [1.8X zoom ratio]
Speed range:	F/3.5 @ 20mm - F/4.5 @ 35mm
Lens construction:	13 elements in 11 groups
Lens construction:	1 HLD
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Canon EF [44mm]
	Minolta/Sony A [44.5mm]
	Nikon F [46.5mm]
	Pentax K [45.5mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	94.5° @ 20mm - 63.4° @ 35mm (35mm full frame)
On Canon EOS APS-C [1.59x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	31.8mm - 55.7mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/5.6 @ 20mm - F/7.2 @ 35mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	68.4° @ 20mm - 42.5° @ 35mm
On Sony DSLR-A/SLT-A APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	30.6mm - 53.6mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/5.4 @ 20mm - F/6.9 @ 35mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	70.5° @ 20mm - 44° @ 35mm
On Nikon D APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	30.6mm - 53.6mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/5.4 @ 20mm - F/6.9 @ 35mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	70.5° @ 20mm - 44° @ 35mm
On Pentax K APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	30.6mm - 53.6mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/5.4 @ 20mm - F/6.9 @ 35mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	70.5° @ 20mm - 44° @ 35mm
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera (Canon EF, Minolta/Sony A)
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting) (Nikon F, Pentax K)
Number of blades:	6 (six)
Zooming:
Zoom mechanism:	Manual
Zoom control:	Zoom ring
Zoom type:	Rotary
Zooming method:	Extends while zooming
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.40m
Magnification ratio:	<No data>
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (M)
Autofocus motor:	Micromotor (Canon EF)
Autofocus motor:	In-camera motor (Nikon F, Pentax K, Minolta/Sony A)
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	AF - M (Canon EF)
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera (Nikon F, Pentax K, Minolta/Sony A)
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	-
Vibration Correction Module (VCM):
Built-in VCM:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	500g (Nikon F)
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀82.2×74.5mm (Nikon F)
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 77mm
Lens hood:	BH-771 - Bayonet-type petal-shaped
Teleconverters:	<No data>

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Notes

The autofocus will not be available with Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 digital SLR cameras.

Lenses with similar focal length range

■Canon EF mount (21)
Canon EF 17-40mm F/4L USM • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	9	1
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 40mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Larger (97mm vs 74.5mm) · Weather-sealed NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Canon EF 20-35mm F/3.5-4.5 USM • ⌀77		1993 ●	compare	4	0
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1993) · Internal zooming · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.34m vs 0.40m) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (340g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Canon EF 20-35mm F/2.8L • ⌀72	Pro	1989 ●	compare	4	0
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1989) · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Arc-Form Drive instead of Micromotor · Slightly heavier (570g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (89mm vs 74.5mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Canon EF 17-35mm F/2.8L USM • ⌀77	Pro	1996 ●	compare	7	1
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 1 · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.42m vs 0.40m) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Larger (95.7mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC • ⌀77 akaPhoenix AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaSoligor AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVivitar Series 1 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVoigtlander Ultragon AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 VMC		●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (300g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC Digital • ⌀77		2004 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (300g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	6	0
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.40m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (560g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (86.2mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 20-40mm F/2.8 EX DG Aspherical IF • ⌀82	Pro	2001 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2001) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 40mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly heavier (595g vs 500g) · Much larger (107.8mm vs 74.5mm) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀82 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5		1994 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Aspherical design · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (280g vs 500g) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 21-35mm F/3.5-4.2 ZEN • ⌀77		1988 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1988) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much larger (104.5mm vs 74.5mm) · Built-in lens hood NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX Aspherical [HSM] • ⌀82	Pro	1999 ●	compare	5	0
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (1999) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (400g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (86mm vs 74.5mm) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] A05 • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Slightly lighter (440g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (86.5mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 20-40mm F/2.7-3.5 Aspherical [IF] 166D • ⌀77		1994 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Slightly faster @ 40mm · Aspherical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 20-40mm F/2.7-3.5 Aspherical [IF] 266D • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2000) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Slightly faster @ 40mm · Aspherical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) HIDE
Tamron AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 A10 • ⌀77		2002 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2002) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Lighter (317g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD A037 • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	7	1
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2018) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Optimized Silent Drive instead of Micromotor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Larger (92.5mm vs 74.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀77 akaQuantaray AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5		2000 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Lighter (400g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF 20-35mm F/2.8 • ⌀77	Pro	1998 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly heavier (585g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (85.5mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF SD 17-35mm F/4 [IF] • ⌀82	Pro	2011 ●	compare	7	2
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2011) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (600g vs 500g) · Larger (94.5mm vs 74.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AF 20-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀72		1990 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1990) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) HIDE
Tokina atx-i 17-35mm F/4 FF • ⌀82	Pro	2020 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2020) · In production · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Silent Drive Module instead of Micromotor · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (609g vs 500g) · Larger (97mm vs 74.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Canon EF mount (1) · APS-C
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM \| A • ⌀72		2013 ●	compare	9	2
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Internal zooming · Constant F/1.8 speed across the focal length range · Much faster @ 18mm · Much faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (810g vs 500g) · Much larger (121mm vs 74.5mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Minolta/Sony A mount (17)
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC • ⌀77 akaPhoenix AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaSoligor AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVivitar Series 1 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVoigtlander Ultragon AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 VMC		●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (300g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC Digital • ⌀77		2004 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (300g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Konica Minolta AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 D • ⌀77	Pro	2004 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2004) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly lighter (430g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (88mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 17-35mm F/3.5 G • ⌀77	Pro	1997 ●	compare	5	2
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/3.5 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Heavier (600g vs 500g) · Larger (90.5mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 20-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀72		1998 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (325g vs 500g) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	4	0
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.40m) · Slightly heavier (560g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (86.2mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 20-40mm F/2.8 EX DG Aspherical IF • ⌀82	Pro	2001 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2001) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 40mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly heavier (595g vs 500g) · Much larger (107.8mm vs 74.5mm) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀82 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5		1994 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Aspherical design · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (280g vs 500g) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 21-35mm F/3.5-4.2 ZEN • ⌀77		1988 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1988) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much larger (104.5mm vs 74.5mm) · Built-in lens hood NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX Aspherical [HSM] • ⌀82	Pro	1999 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (1999) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Lighter (400g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (83.5mm vs 74.5mm) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] A05 • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Slightly lighter (440g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (86.5mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 20-40mm F/2.7-3.5 Aspherical [IF] 166D • ⌀77		1994 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Slightly faster @ 40mm · Aspherical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 20-40mm F/2.7-3.5 Aspherical [IF] 266D • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2000) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Slightly faster @ 40mm · Aspherical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) HIDE
Tamron AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 A10 • ⌀77		2002 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2002) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Lighter (317g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀77 akaQuantaray AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5		2000 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Lighter (400g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF 20-35mm F/2.8 • ⌀77	Pro	1998 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly heavier (585g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (85.5mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AF 20-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀72		1990 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1990) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) HIDE

■Minolta/Sony A mount (1) · APS-C
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM \| A • ⌀72		2013 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2013) · APS-C · Internal zooming · Constant F/1.8 speed across the focal length range · Much faster @ 18mm · Much faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (810g vs 500g) · Much larger (121mm vs 74.5mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Nikon F mount (21)
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC • ⌀77 akaPhoenix AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaSoligor AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVivitar Series 1 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVoigtlander Ultragon AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 VMC		●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (300g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC Digital • ⌀77		2004 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (300g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5D IF-ED • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2000) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.33m vs 0.40m) · Lighter (370g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (82.5mm vs 74.5mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm F/2.8D IF-ED • ⌀77	Pro	1999 ●	compare	9	2
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (1999) · In production · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (745g vs 500g) · Much larger (106mm vs 74.5mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 20-35mm F/2.8D IF • ⌀77	Pro	1993 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1993) · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Has focus mode selector (A - M) · Heavier (640g vs 500g) · Larger (94mm vs 74.5mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5G ED • ⌀77		2013 ●	compare	7	1
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2013) · In production · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (385g vs 500g) · Larger (95mm vs 74.5mm) HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	6	0
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.40m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (560g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (86.2mm vs 74.5mm) HIDE
Sigma 20-40mm F/2.8 EX DG Aspherical IF • ⌀82	Pro	2001 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2001) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 40mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly heavier (595g vs 500g) · Much larger (107.8mm vs 74.5mm) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀82 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5		1994 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Aspherical design · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (280g vs 500g) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) HIDE
Sigma 21-35mm F/3.5-4.2 ZEN • ⌀77		1988 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1988) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much larger (104.5mm vs 74.5mm) · Built-in lens hood HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX Aspherical [HSM] • ⌀82	Pro	1999 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (1999) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Lighter (400g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (83.5mm vs 74.5mm) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] A05 • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Slightly lighter (440g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (86.5mm vs 74.5mm) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 20-40mm F/2.7-3.5 Aspherical [IF] 166D • ⌀77		1994 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Slightly faster @ 40mm · Aspherical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) HIDE
Tamron SP AF 20-40mm F/2.7-3.5 Aspherical [IF] 266D • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2000) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Slightly faster @ 40mm · Aspherical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) HIDE
Tamron AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 A10 • ⌀77		2002 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2002) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Lighter (317g vs 500g) HIDE
Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD A037 • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	8	1
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2018) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Optimized Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Larger (90mm vs 74.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating HIDE
Tokina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀77 akaQuantaray AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5		2000 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Lighter (400g vs 500g) HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF 20-35mm F/2.8 • ⌀77	Pro	1998 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly heavier (585g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (85.5mm vs 74.5mm) HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF SD 17-35mm F/4 [IF] • ⌀82	Pro	2011 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2011) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Micromotor · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Heavier (600g vs 500g) · Larger (94.5mm vs 74.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) HIDE
Tokina AF 20-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀72		1990 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1990) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) HIDE
Tokina atx-i 17-35mm F/4 FF • ⌀82	Pro	2020 ●	compare	9	1
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2020) · In production · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Silent Drive Module · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly heavier (569g vs 500g) · Larger (95mm vs 74.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) HIDE

■Nikon F mount (1) · APS-C
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM \| A • ⌀72		2013 ●	compare	9	2
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Internal zooming · Constant F/1.8 speed across the focal length range · Much faster @ 18mm · Much faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (810g vs 500g) · Much larger (121mm vs 74.5mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Pentax K mount (12)
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC • ⌀77 akaPhoenix AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 akaPromaster Spectrum 7 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaSoligor AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVivitar Series 1 AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC akaVoigtlander Ultragon AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 VMC		●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (300g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 MC Digital • ⌀77		2004 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2004) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (300g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
smc Pentax-FA 20-35mm F/4 AL • ⌀58		1998 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 20mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (245g vs 500g) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
smc Pentax-FA J 18-35mm F/4-5.6 AL • ⌀67		2003 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly slower @ 18mm · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Aspherical design · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (203g vs 500g) · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	4	0
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.27m vs 0.40m) · Slightly heavier (560g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (86.2mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 20-40mm F/2.8 EX DG Aspherical IF • ⌀82	Pro	2001 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2001) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 40mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly heavier (595g vs 500g) · Much larger (107.8mm vs 74.5mm) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀82 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5		1994 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Aspherical design · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Much lighter (280g vs 500g) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4 EX Aspherical [HSM] • ⌀82	Pro	1999 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (1999) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Lighter (400g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (83.5mm vs 74.5mm) · Larger filter size (82mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical [IF] A05 • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly faster @ 17mm · Slightly faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (7 vs 6) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.40m) · Slightly lighter (440g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (86.5mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀77 akaQuantaray AF 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5		2000 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Internal zooming · Lighter (400g vs 500g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF 20-35mm F/2.8 • ⌀77	Pro	1998 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Internal zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Faster @ 35mm · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.50m vs 0.40m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Slightly heavier (585g vs 500g) · Slightly larger (85.5mm vs 74.5mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AF 20-35mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀72		1990 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1990) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) HIDE

■Pentax K mount (2) · APS-C
HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm F/2.8-4 ED DC WR Limited • ⌀55		2013 ●	compare	9	0
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Slightly faster @ 20mm · Slightly faster @ 40mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Micromotor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (283g vs 500g) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM \| A • ⌀72		2013 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2013) · APS-C · Internal zooming · Constant F/1.8 speed across the focal length range · Much faster @ 18mm · Much faster @ 35mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 6) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.40m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (810g vs 500g) · Much larger (121mm vs 74.5mm) · Smaller filter size (72mm vs 77mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE