Tokina 17mm f/3.5 RMC

Tokina 17mm f/3.5 RMC | S/N: 8301124

Tokina 17mm f/3.5 RMC - Good Condition | Ultra-Wide Angle Prime Lens for Canon FD Mount

Introductory Paragraph The Tokina 17mm f/3.5 RMC is the definitive choice for the enthusiast who values an immersive ultra-wide perspective and rigid mechanical build. Engineered with Tokina's advanced Rainbow Multi-Coating (RMC), this compact lens excels at managing flare while delivering impressive edge-to-edge contrast. Its expansive 17mm focal length makes it an incredibly capable tool for sweeping landscapes, tight architectural interiors, and dramatic street photography. Tailored with a native Canon FD mount, it provides the tactical feedback and vintage optical character required to push the boundaries of classic film photography.

Key Features

• Dramatic 17mm ultra-wide focal length, capturing a sprawling 104-degree field of view for dramatic geometric perspectives.

• Advanced Tokina RMC (Rainbow Multi-Coating), designed to eliminate ghosting and maximize transmission for deep vintage contrast.

• Reliable f/3.5 manual aperture design, balancing a relatively bright image template with a highly compact front chassis.

• Heavy-duty all-metal barrel construction, offering robust structural integrity built to survive heavy field use.

• Precise scalloped focus ring helicoid, delivering exceptionally smooth, tactile, and well-dampened manual focus control.

• Native Canon FD mount coupling, attaching perfectly to iconic vintage SLR bodies like the AE-1, A-1, and F-1.

• Built-in internal metal filter threading, allowing the attachment of creative elements without vignette issues.

Condition Report Good condition. Body/Barrel: Shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic paint finish wear consistent with standard handling. Sensor/Optics: Lens elements are clean and clear; free from fungus, internal separation, or heavy scratches. Minimal internal micro-dust is visible under inspection, which does not alter image resolution. Mechanics/Electronics: Manual focus helicoid glides smoothly across the entire range. The aperture selection ring clicks definitively, and the internal blades are dry, oil-free, and highly responsive.

Specialist Note "An absolute gem in the vintage wide-angle world. While finding native ultra-wides can be rare and costly, this Tokina 17mm f/3.5 punches way above its price point. What I love about it is the structural honesty—it's heavy, built entirely of glass and metal, and handles straight lines beautifully with minimal barrel distortion for a lens this wide. On a Canon film body, it completely alters how you frame a scene, opening up dramatic leading lines that draw you right into the shot. For anyone wanting an indestructible, character-rich ultra-wide prime, this Tokina is a top-tier choice."

What's Included

• Tokina 17mm f/3.5 RMC Prime Lens (S/N: 8301124)

• Front Lens Cap

• Rear Lens Cap
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Tokina

• Model: 17mm f/3.5 RMC

• Lens Type: Wide-Angle Lens

• Focal Length: 17mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5

• Lens Mount: Canon FD

• Filter Size: 67mm

• Category: 2. Lenses ▸ Wide-Angle Lens

• Battery Type: None