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    Tokina AT-X 300 mm f/ 2.8
    Tokina AT-X 300 mm f/ 2.8

    Tokina AT-X 300 mm f/ 2.8

    300mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Tokina AT-X 300mm f/2.8 is a fast, professional-grade manual-focus super-telephoto lens from the 1990s, praised for its sharpness even wide open and smooth bokeh. It features a feather-light, fluid focus ring that makes manual focusing a pleasure. Build quality is tank-like, though it lacks autofocus and instant manual override. It shows significant lateral CA wide open in high-contrast scenes (David via Ken Rockwell). Best suited for budget-conscious photographers wanting a fast telephoto for portraits or wildlife, especially on mirrorless systems with adapters.