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High quality Tokina standard zoom lens for Olympus OM manual focus SLR cameras (and adaptable to many digital models with restrictions – see below)

Quality Tokina AT-X lens with 28-85mm zoom range
Macro close focus to 1:4 and multicoated (MC) glass
Fully automatic diaphragm with full aperture metering
Includes depth of field preview & macro lock buttons
Solid, metal construction and very high quality finish
For all Olympus OM manual focus 35mm film SLRs
Suitable for all exposure modes, including program
Fits Olympus AF and PF 35mm SLRs (manual only)
Adaptable to many digital cameras with restrictions
With Tokina case and instructions, plus lens caps

Tokina is one of the top Japanese independent lens manufacturers, and this wide angle to portrait zoom is from the company's premier AT-X series. This designation was reserved for the top-of-the-line lenses in the range. The lens is in Olympus OM manual focusing fitting, and is adaptable to many digital cameras (adapter not included) with manual focusing and other restrictions. This one is in fully working order and very good condition, supplied with original soft case and instructions, generic front and Olympus rear caps. Please read the full description for more important compatibility information.

The focal length range is excellent for general use covering everything from 28mm and 35mm wide angle, through 50mm standard to 70mm and 85mm short telephoto/portrait, plus of course all the focal lengths in between. It's the ideal range to keep on your camera, suitable for a huge range of subjects including landscapes, interiors, group shots, portraits and many more. The lens covers the full frame at the marked focal lengths on cameras such as the Panasonic S or Sony A7 series and other 24x36mm types (adapters not included).

With a suitable adapter (not included) OM manual lenses are usable with restrictions on Olympus, Panasonic and other Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds digital cameras, with effective focal lengths doubled due to the smaller sensors. This makes the field of view equivalent to a 56-170mm zoom with manual focusing and diaphragm, compatible with metered manual and aperture priority auto exposure and stopped down metering. On selected models the IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilizer) system works to reduce camera shake at slow shutter speeds, with the focal length set manually.

The lens focuses down to under 0.9m (35") at all focal lengths, with distances clearly marked in feet and meters plus infrared indexes. The focusing ring is large with a patterned rubber grip, and operates very smoothly. There's a separate close focus mode available beyond 85mm, complete with lock to prevent accidental use. This brings focusing down to slightly greater than 1:4 (one quarter life size) – a reproduction ratio that most suppliers class as macro – filling the frame with a subject as small as 96x144mm (4x6") on film, and even smaller on many digital cameras.

Auto diaphragm and full aperture metering, compatible with all exposure and metering modes on Olympus OM manual focus 35mm SLR cameras (see list below), including program and spot where available. It also works on Olympus Auto Focus and Power Focus SLRs with restrictions (more information in the Compatibility section below). This description is copyright © Heritage Cameras. Maximum aperture is f/3.5-4.5 and the lens stops down to f/22-32 for maximum depth of field (with half stops between f/5.6 and f/16). A depth of field preview button is provided.

Multicoated (MC) glass for reduced flare and light light loss with increased contrast and colour fidelity. Standard 62mm screw thread for filters and other accessories. Optical design comprises 15 elements in 10 groups. The lens is extremely well built (in Japan), with a solid, metal barrel in high gloss black and chrome-plated metal lens mount, smooth controls and a very high standard of fit and finish with clear markings in multiple colours. It's quite compact at only 78mm (3.1") long at its smallest settings on the camera, up to 67mm (2.6") in diameter and a reassuring 470g (16.6oz) without accessories.

Olympus never sold a 28-85mm zoom lens for its OM manual focus SLRs, though a prototype was shown and an AF version was available later (not usable on manual cameras).

An excellent zoom lens for Olympus OM manual focus film cameras, and usable on many others.

Compatibility

This lens is Olympus OM bayonet fitting for the classic Olympus OM-series manual focus 35mm film SLR cameras. It can be used on the company's AF and PF models with some limitations, or adapted to some other film and many digital cameras with restrictions, as follows:

Olympus film SLR compatibility
This lens fits all Olympus OM-series 35mm film SLR cameras including the M-1, OM-1, OM-1 MD, OM-1N, OM-2, OM-2N, OM-2 Spot/Program, OM-3, OM-3ti, OM-4, OM-4ti, OM10, OM10 FC, OM10 QD, OM20, OM30, OM40 Program, OM2000 and any other model with the Olympus OM bayonet fitting. Auto diaphragm, full aperture metering and aperture priority auto exposure with suitable cameras. Program mode works on the OM-2SP and OM40. Spot metering works on the OM-3 and OM-4 models, plus the OM-2SP and OM2000. Electronic focus confirmation on the OM30. It also fits the auto focus/power focus OM707 AF and OM101 PF with manual focus, auto diaphragm, full aperture metering and aperture priority auto exposure, but no viewfinder display.

OM lenses and accessories do not directly fit the Olympus Pen F half frame series (though an adapter was available – not included) screw thread FTL, rangefinder Ace, digital E-series, Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds or any other make of camera, but see below.

Other cameras with extra adapters
Adapters are available (not included) to use OM-fit lenses and accessories on Olympus, Panasonic, Leica and other FourThirds (4/3) or Micro Four Thirds, Canon EOS, EOS M and EOS R, Fujifilm X, Leica CL (2017), M (live view), T, TL and SL, Nikon Z, Panasonic S, Pentax Q, Ricoh GXR Mount A12, Samsung NX, Sigma fp and Sony NEX or E-Mount digital cameras. They work with manual focusing and diaphragm operation, with stopped down metering in manual or aperture priority auto exposure modes. Full frame coverage on 24x36mm cameras, and increased effective focal length on other models (see above).

Please contact us before buying if you have any questions about compatibility with your equipment. E&OE. Text and images are copyright © Heritage Cameras 2024, and may not be used without permission.