Overview

The Tokina Tele-Auto 135mm f/2.8 is a compact, all-metal manual-focus lens with a built-in hood (mycameracabinet). Optically, it is soft wide open at f/2.8 but sharpens dramatically by f/4, holding well until f/11 where diffraction sets in (mycameracabinet). Flare and contrast are weak, though less problematic at telephoto lengths (makingnottaking). Build quality is solid, with smooth focus and aperture rings. It suits budget-conscious photographers seeking a tactile vintage lens for portraits or detail shots on mirrorless cameras.