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    Tokina RMC 100-300 mm f/ 5
    Tokina RMC 100-300 mm f/ 5

    Tokina RMC 100-300 mm f/ 5

    100–300mm · f/5

    Overview

    The Tokina RMC 100-300mm f/5 is a manual focus zoom lens with a variable aperture. Optically, it shows pincushion distortion at longer focal lengths and is soft at the long end wide open, sharpening by f/8-11. Build is all-metal with some mechanical play, and it balances well on larger cameras. It suits photographers seeking an affordable telephoto zoom for film or digital, but those needing consistent sharpness may prefer alternatives like the Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6.