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Tokina SZ10 RMC ( Hoya ) Close-Focusing zoom 100-300mm F5.0
I bought two Tokina 100-300 lenses (f5.6 & f5) and have decided to keep this one because of its versatility. Besides being 100-300mm f5 telephoto zoom lens, I didn't realise it until I got it home that can 'Close Focus' down to 20cm from front of the lens. @ $30, I reckon I got a bargain. Although it need to be stripped and fungus spots removed from most of the elements (I'm glad the science lab and school is well equipped) These are a couple of shoots in 'Close Focus' mode #1 Close focus @f5
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/42527-bdparker/albums/4892-tokina-100-300-f5-test-photos/picture41056.jpg
#2 Close Focus @f22 (the white line are cobwebs)
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/42527-bdparker/albums/4892-tokina-100-300-f5-test-photos/picture41057.jpg
I found it nice and sharp and good IQ, however it is difficult to focus handheld because of it weight (almost 900g) and a very narrow focusing range in the mode. As I have just said it is very heavy @ almost 900g's and with no tripod mount it puts a lot of strain on the camera (and/or battery grip's) tripod mount. And @200mm long it could do with one, but with 3 rotation rings and the whole front end rotation this will prove to be difficult (I will find a way). The focus system is external which rotate the whole front end, therefore if you were setting up it a gradual filter of a Circular Polarised, you have to readjust the filer position after focusing. The zoom system is also rotational and both ring are smooth with a little bit of resistance (meaning they...
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