Steve, I have a tokina 28-70 2.8 (i love this lens)
1. I think the way the lens works is that it only pulls back after a slight twist at any focal length. Originally I thought like you that it would only pull back at infinity, but then I noticed that without the twist even at infinity it doesnt pull back. Of course your lens could be different. 2. Yes, when on AF, the focus ring spins quite easily. arnie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Desjardins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 9:15 AM Subject: questions about Tokina lenses > I just picked up a used Tokina 80-200 f2.8 zoom. (Big tank of a thing. > Now I know why so few complain about Tokina build quality. I still > want the Pentax one, however.) Anyway, it has everything except > instructions, so: > > 1. The focus ring seems to pull back (between AF and MF) only when the > focus is at infinity. It this how its supposed to work? > > 2. The focus ring seems to turn quite easily even when its on AF. I > try not to do this deliberately, but I get fooled by the lack of > resistance. Is this normal? > > > Steven Desjardins > Department of Chemistry > Washington and Lee University > Lexington, VA 24450 > (540) 458-8873 > FAX: (540) 458-8878 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
