Tokina's manual focus 24mm wide-angle prime in Olympus OM mount, a solid vintage wide-angle option.
The Tokina 24mm f/2.8 is a manual focus wide-angle prime produced for the Olympus OM mount system. As a third-party lens from the film era, it offered an affordable alternative to Olympus's own Zuiko 24mm lenses. It provides a classic wide-angle field of view popular for landscape, architecture, and street photography.
Optical performance is respectable for a vintage third-party lens. Sharpness is good in the centre when stopped down to f/5.6 or beyond, though wide-open performance and corner sharpness lag behind the native Zuiko equivalents. Distortion is moderate barrel-type, typical for 24mm lenses of this era. Flare resistance is adequate with the included hood.
Olympus OM mount, manual focus only. Filter thread is 49mm. Build quality is solid metal construction typical of the era. Weight is approximately 200 grams. No coatings markings suggest multi-coating. The lens was also available in other mounts including Nikon F, Canon FD, and Pentax K under Tokina's own brand.
Inexpensive on the used market, often well under £50. Check for fungus, haze, and smooth focus ring operation. A decent budget wide-angle for OM system shooters or mirrorless adapters, though the native Zuiko 24mm f/2.8 is preferable if budget allows. Adapts well to Sony E-mount via simple OM adapters.