Tokina 50-135mm Cinema ATX Instruction Manual

Following symbols represent danger and are for your safety.
where there is a risk causing death or severe
injury to all those who use this equipment by
not conforming to these instructons.
Warning
For Your Safety
Warning
Do not look at the sun through the lens or
through the lens mounted on a camera.
Retinal damage and/or blindness may occur.
Keep out of the reach of children. The lens is
heavy and could cause injury if it falls on a
small child. Also, the lens strap is also a
choking hazard. If the strap becomes wrapped
around the neck suffocation may occur.
Caution
Be sure to mount the lens securely to the
camera and confirm that the lens is locked into
place before use. If not the lens could fall off
the camera causing damage or injury.
Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight where it
may condense the light and start a fire.
Do not look at the sun or other intense light
sources through the lens or through the lens
mounted on a camera. Retinal damage and/or
blindness may occur.
Technical Data of Tokina 50-135 Cinema Lens
Lens structure
Performance Table
50-135mm
Focal Distance
Zoom Ratio 2.7
Optical Structure 14 groups /18 elements
Mount PL or EF Mount
Super 35mm
Sensor Size
Minimum Focus Distance 1m ( 3.28 ft)
Maximum Macro Magnification 1 5.89
Rotary Zoom
Zoom Mode
9
Number of Aperture Diaphragms
Depth of Field T3.0 – T22 (F2.8 – F22)
Filter Size 112mm
PL Mount 159mm (from 142mm mount surface)
Overall Length
EF Mount
155.5mm (from 150mm mount surface)
Diameter of Front Head 114mm
Maximum Diameter 123mm
1.53 kg
Weight
1/4" threaded hole for lens support which helps mounting camera rigs
where there is a risk causing injury or property
damage to all those who use this equipment
by not conforming to these instructons.
Caution
For safety of lens handling
Caution
When the lens is mounted on your camera, please be
sure to set it properly and confirm it is firmly locked in
place. If not, the lens could fall off the camera causing
damage or injury.
The lens is a precision instrument. Handle with care
and do not drop, hit against a hard object, shake
violently or apply pressure. Otherwise, it may cause the
precision parts to malfunction.
Be sure not to apply too much weight on the lens when
mounted on your camera. The extra weight may cause
damage to both the camera and the lens mount.
When using a large or heavy lens, be sure to properly
support the lens and camera to avoid damaging the
mounts.
Be sure to inspect the lens and/or take test shots with
the lens in advance of any actual shooting. This is
recommended for when the lens is new and if the lens
has been in storage for a long time.
Do not remodel or convert the lens. This may cause
malfunction for both the camera and lens . Repair for the
altered lens may void manufacturer's warranted service.
Remove all dust, dirt, sand, water, harmful gas and
saline matter from the lens. Be sure not to use organic
solvents such as paint thinner or benzin for cleaning.
SD Glass FK01
MTF GRAPH S : Radiation direction
M : Concentric direction
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.00 5 10 (mm)
Distance from Image Center
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.00 5 10 (mm)
Distance from Image Center
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Caution Prohibition
To prevent damage to your lens, injury to yourself and to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirely
before using this equipment. Keep this safety instruction available where all those who use the product will read them.
Caution
THE LENS IS NOT WATERPROOF! Do not submerge or spray
the lens with water. Water damaged lens will be impossible to
repair.
Wipe off water droplet by using a clean dry cloth. Use the
blower to remove dirt and sand. Clean thoroughly when used
near and around the ocean. Salt water is highly corrosive.
Any water that seeps into the lens could cause it to
malfunction.
Refrain from using the lens in high humidity or take extra
precautions in these types of climates. In order to keep the
damage minimal and to keep the repair cost down, follow these
precautions, when shooting in such climate. Keep the lens in a
bag or a case and remove only after moving to a place of more
mild temperature. If the lens is left at temeratures over +40C or
under -10C for an extended period of time the lens body could
become deformed or the lens may malfunction.
When the lens is attached or detached from your camera, turn
the lens to face up for better handling.
To prevent scratches on the front and rear elements, use the
lens caps at all time when the lens is not in use.
Avoid touching the front or rear elements with your hand to
prevent smudges and fingerprints.
Remove fingerprints and smudges by using a lens cleaner and
disposable lens tissues. Use gentle, circular motion from the
center of the lens toward the outer edge of the lens.
Description of Parts
How to Attach/Detach the lens
Attach/Detach the lens to/from your camera according to
the instruction in the Manual provided with your camera.
*When attaching/detaching the lens, be careful not to drop the lens to
avoid impact damage.
Exposure Modes
For the exposure mode settings, follow the instructions in
the manual provided with your camera.
*Specifications of the lens mount cannot be modified.
*The external appearance, specifications shown in this catalog and
accessories may be changed without any advance notice.
1/4" threaded hole
For more secure and safe use, this lens has a 1/4" threaded
hole for lens support which helps mounting camera rigs.
Follow the instruction manual of your camera rigs.
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50-135mm
Instructions
Manual Focusing Ring
Focus Distance Scale (f or m)
Focus Distance Index
Zoom Ring
Focal Length Scale
Zoom/Diaphragm Index
Diaphragm Scale
Diaphragm Ring
PL or EF Mount
Insert Holes for Focus /Zoom Pins
Focus Ring – 6 holes
Zoom Ring – 6 holes
1/4" threaded hole
Focusing
This is a manual focus lens only. Focus by turning the
focus ring until the image is in focus or set the desired
focus distance on the distance scale.
How to use Focus/Zoom Pins
Screw on the supplied blue focus/zoom pin into any hole
(6 each in focus/zoom ring), and you can operate
focusing and zooming easily.
Use care when screwing on the
focus/zoom pin. The pin must be
aligned straight with the
corresponding holes. If not, the
threaded hole could get stripped
or damaged.