Tokina Co., Ltd. (株式会社トキナー) is a Japanese manufacturer of photographic lenses and CCTV security equipment. Established in 1950, the company has developed a reputation for producing high-quality optical products compatible with various camera brands.[1][2]
History
Tokina was founded in May 1950 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, as Tokyo Optical Equipment Manufacturing (Tokyo Koki Seisakusho) by Kawaguchi Denkichi.[3]
In 1960, Tokina began producing its own lenses under the Tokina brand, establishing itself as a manufacturer of optical lenses for SLR cameras.The company’s first zoom lens, the 90–230mm f/4.5, was introduced in 1967.[4]
In 1994, Tokina was absorbed by Kenko Co., Ltd., becoming a subsidiary and adopting the name Tokina Co., Ltd.[5]