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RMC Tokina 2.8/35mm
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:37 pm    Post subject: RMC Tokina 2.8/35mm Reply with quote
I purchased this lens recently, here are some samples.
For #21-24 I used a short macro tube to get a little closer.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
As much as i love my RMC 2.8/28, i once had a (non RMC) Tokina 35mm and i was quite disappointed because it had almost no contrast. Mine must have been an early version, yours is an RMC as well and your samples look a lot better!!


PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
TrueLoveOne wrote:
As much as i love my RMC 2.8/28, i once had a (non RMC) Tokina 35mm and i was quite disappointed because it had almost no contrast. Mine must have been an early version, yours is an RMC as well and your samples look a lot better!!


Thank you, glad to hear it. I bought this as a consolation when I missed out on a Tokina RMC 2.8/28mm.
When I visit the US I will try to buy one. Here the shipping is too high.
I am happy with this lens, it is nicely built and gives good results. It does not focus very close however.
It seems like an earlier version of the RMC due to the lettering.



PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, you have an early design. RMC doesn't help much, contrast still quite low. I find later version much improved in that sense.
Here, i grabbed first photo Google found:


PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
uddhava wrote:
TrueLoveOne wrote:
As much as i love my RMC 2.8/28, i once had a (non RMC) Tokina 35mm and i was quite disappointed because it had almost no contrast. Mine must have been an early version, yours is an RMC as well and your samples look a lot better!!


Thank you, glad to hear it. I bought this as a consolation when I missed out on a Tokina RMC 2.8/28mm.
When I visit the US I will try to buy one. Here the shipping is too high.
I am happy with this lens, it is nicely built and gives good results. It does not focus very close however.
It seems like an earlier version of the RMC due to the lettering.



This looks similar to the Vivitar 35mm f/2.8, made by Tokina. 8-bladed iris? Had two of these and they are excellent.

I picked up a late model RMC 35 f/2.8 for the multi-coating. But discovered a previous owner had epoxied the focus ring at infinity! Seller didn't have a clue, fortunately, I got a refund, but disappointing.
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