I would warn those who own tokina at-x macro 90mm f2.5 lenses in pentax k mount that the sticky aperture problem I had occurred on a like new sample of the lens and there was no visible oil on the blades. my lens went from mint condition to unusable instantly.
you might want to get rid of those lenses while they work.
jco



On Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:47:18 -0400, Darren Addy <pixelsmi...@gmail.com> wrote:

http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_356.html

This lens is available under a wide variety of brands. I had the Panagor
version.
Didn’t like the long throw and the lens would get so long it would scare
off the critter you were trying to focus on. (Obviously not an issue for
subjects that don’t fly or jump away.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5999733753

Upgraded from it to a Vivitar Series 1 Bokina and then to the Tokina
version. If it is prone to mechanical issues, maybe I should sell it while
it is still in mint condition.
:/

Darren Addy
Kearney, NE


On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 12:28 AM J.C. O'Connell <hifis...@gate.net> wrote:

Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by Komine.
Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as the
Tokina was.
Whats better than the tokina, is this goes directly from infinity to 1:1,
whereas the tokina
required adding an adapter to go from 1:2 to 1:1.

Heres a sample at f9 full size and a crop of full size.

jco

https://www.jchriso.com/temp/cases.jpg

https://www.jchriso.com/temp/casescrop.jpg



P.s. I got the lens off an ebay auction for #113 shipped. I call it a
poor
mans
SMCA 100mm F2.8

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