Tokina 35-200mm AF

My dad has a moldy copy of the 35-200mm. I've used it with a Maxxum 7000 a couple of times. Since the copy I have was moldy, I cannot comment about any optical qualities of the lens. The AF did seem a little slow, but that was on the 7000, so I'm not sure how that translates to the digital bodies. Also, the minimum focus distance is a little long. I did enjoy the build quality of lens, as it is all metal, much like the beercan. I don't know what else you would like to know, but the length changes with zooming and focusing, and the filter rotates with focus.

Don't worry Gary, the lens has never been mounted to the a700. For the most part, I have only heard good things about Tokina lenses, especially about the build quality. The only concern, is that 35mm is not very wide on a cropped sensor. I find that even the 28mm on my 28-75 is sometimes not wide enough.

I bought this lens in new condition from a local camera store a year and a half ago for $75. It is heavy metal constuction but very noisey. All in all it's not bad. I rarely use it since it really can't compare to the beercan. I should put it in my film camera bag since the focal lenghth would be better for full frame.