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    Tokina AF 100-300 mm f/ 5.6-6.7 EMZ
    Tokina AF 100-300 mm f/ 5.6-6.7 EMZ

    Tokina AF 100-300 mm f/ 5.6-6.7 EMZ

    100–300mm · f/5.6–6.7

    Overview

    The Tokina AF 100-300mm f/5.6-6.7 EMZ is a lightweight, budget telephoto zoom with mixed reviews. Optically, it suffers from poor sharpness and definition, especially at the long end, with softness wide open that improves only slightly when stopped down. Distortion is minimal at shorter focal lengths but pincushion appears at longer ones. Build quality feels cheap and plasticky, though operation is smooth. It suits users who prioritize low weight and cost over image quality, but reviewers advise against it if sharpness is critical.