Tokina RMC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 - Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, Minolta SR, Olympus OM Mount

The Tokina RMC 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a classic manual focus standard zoom lens from the film era, featuring the Rainbow Multi-Coating (RMC) to reduce flare and ghosting. Built with a robust metal barrel, it was a popular third-party alternative for various SLR systems. It offers a useful wide-to-portrait range in a compact size, making it a practical choice for film enthusiasts or for use on modern mirrorless cameras via simple mechanical adapters. On the used market, these lenses are prone to internal haze and fungal growth, so a thorough inspection of the internal glass is essential. The zoom and focus mechanisms should be checked for 'dry' or gritty movement, which often indicates the original grease has degraded. SDS ensures the aperture blades are free from oil and snap shut quickly at all settings. Also, check for any wobble in the lens barrel when extended, which can indicate wear in the internal guide pins.