Overview

The Tokina 135mm f/2.8 RMC is a compact manual-focus telephoto lens from the 1970s-80s, built with solid quality comparable to OEM lenses of its era. Optically, it is soft at f/2.8 but sharpens dramatically at f/4, holding steady until f/11, with diffraction at f/22. It has a 52mm filter thread, weighs 400g, and focuses to 1.5m. It suits budget-conscious photographers seeking a lightweight telephoto for film or adapted digital use, provided they stop down for sharpness.