| Latest Review Posted | Tokina RMC / SMZ105 35-105mm F3.5-4.3
It's an average performer.
The lens has a good zoom range, it's not too slow, and not too heavy, in that respect it's almost perfect walkaround lens.
The resolution is slightly better than average, on the level of 35-70/3.5. The contrast is average. CA is average. Bokeh is below average with some harshness, which may stand out in some situations. Lens is prone to glowing fully open. It really needs to be closed down by 1-2 stops to achieve best optical performance.
Zoom feels tight on my mint sample, it might get looser with use. The close focusing is achieved by an additional macro ring, which unlike focusing ring shifts internal elements and probably affects image quality, otherwise this macro mode is convenient as it doesn't extend the lens and works well overall. There are used and new (old stock) lenses available on ebay and they cost very little, so you may get one just for fun. |
