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Japan, 〒164-0001 Tokyo, Nakano City, Nakano, 5-chōme−68−１０ Kt中野ビル 2F
+81 3-6840-3229
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Overview
- Summary
- Kenko Tokina is a comprehensive optical manufacturer with a tradition of optical manufacturing dating back to the 1950s, specializing in high-quality interchangeable lenses for digital DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The company possesses the capability to produce a wide range of products, including binoculars, microscopes, filters, and various photographic and optical accessories. It holds a high market share in camera products and telescopes in Japan and many countries worldwide. This enterprise also serves as one of the largest OEM specialty binocular manufacturers, supplying products to leading global brands.Kenko Tokina is a comprehensive optical manufacturer with a tradition of optical manufacturing dating back to the 1950s, specializing in high-quality interchangeable lenses for digital DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The company possesses the capability to produce a wide range of products, including binoculars, microscopes, filters, and various photographic and optical accessories. It holds a high market share in camera products and telescopes in Japan and many countries worldwide. This enterprise also serves as one of the largest OEM specialty binocular manufacturers, supplying products to leading global brands.
- Key Products/Technologies
- The Tokina brand primarily focuses on interchangeable lenses for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering a diverse range of wide-angle, standard, telephoto zoom, and prime lenses for full-frame and APS-C sensors through series such as AT-X PRO FX, Opera, atx-i, atx-m, SZ PRO, and FíRIN. In the cinema lens sector, it introduces high-performance lenses covering Super 35 and large format sensors with its Vista Prime, Vista-C, and Cinema ATX Zoom series, featuring fast T1.5 apertures, 8K+ resolution support, and minimal focus breathing technology.The Tokina brand primarily focuses on interchangeable lenses for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering a diverse range of wide-angle, standard, telephoto zoom, and prime lenses for full-frame and APS-C sensors through series such as AT-X PRO FX, Opera, atx-i, atx-m, SZ PRO, and FíRIN. In the cinema lens sector, it introduces high-performance lenses covering Super 35 and large format sensors with its Vista Prime, Vista-C, and Cinema ATX Zoom series, featuring fast T1.5 apertures, 8K+ resolution support, and minimal focus breathing technology.
- The Kenko brand provides various types of photographic filters, including UV filters, circular polarizers, color correction filters, variable ND filters, and special effect filters. Notably, its PRO IRND filters, incorporating Accu-ND Technology, demonstrate innovative capability in precisely controlling light without affecting color. Additionally, it maintains a broad optical product portfolio, including binoculars (Avantar, VcSmart series), microscopes (STV-120M, STV-240 WSA), telescopes, and optical accessories for smartphones (EXAPRO Clip Lens).The Kenko brand provides various types of photographic filters, including UV filters, circular polarizers, color correction filters, variable ND filters, and special effect filters. Notably, its PRO IRND filters, incorporating Accu-ND Technology, demonstrate innovative capability in precisely controlling light without affecting color. Additionally, it maintains a broad optical product portfolio, including binoculars (Avantar, VcSmart series), microscopes (STV-120M, STV-240 WSA), telescopes, and optical accessories for smartphones (EXAPRO Clip Lens).
- For industrial and medical product lines, the company offers CCTV lenses, industrial optical filters, FA (Factory Automation) products, scanner lenses, glass aspherical lenses, and metal thin-film coating technology. Specifically, machine vision lenses act as the 'eyes' in factory production and inspection equipment, contributing to the acceleration of automation processes, and it also develops and manufactures advanced diagnostic imaging technologies like SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) lenses and X-ray imaging devices.For industrial and medical product lines, the company offers CCTV lenses, industrial optical filters, FA (Factory Automation) products, scanner lenses, glass aspherical lenses, and metal thin-film coating technology. Specifically, machine vision lenses act as the 'eyes' in factory production and inspection equipment, contributing to the acceleration of automation processes, and it also develops and manufactures advanced diagnostic imaging technologies like SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) lenses and X-ray imaging devices.
- Lens design and manufacturing technologies encompass aspherical lens elements, super-low dispersion (SD) glass, and multi-layer coating techniques to minimize flare, ghosting, and chromatic aberration, achieving sharp, high-contrast images. Particularly for cinema lenses, a parfocal design maintains focus during zooming, and standardized focus and iris ring positions enhance lens interchangeability.Lens design and manufacturing technologies encompass aspherical lens elements, super-low dispersion (SD) glass, and multi-layer coating techniques to minimize flare, ghosting, and chromatic aberration, achieving sharp, high-contrast images. Particularly for cinema lenses, a parfocal design maintains focus during zooming, and standardized focus and iris ring positions enhance lens interchangeability.
- Since introducing its first zoom lens in 1967, Kenko Tokina has consistently dedicated efforts to optical technology development, accumulating precise optical design and production/assembly expertise based on its know-how in raw lens material manufacturing and processing. This technological prowess forms the foundation for maintaining high-quality standards across photographic, cinema, broadcast, and industrial products.Since introducing its first zoom lens in 1967, Kenko Tokina has consistently dedicated efforts to optical technology development, accumulating precise optical design and production/assembly expertise based on its know-how in raw lens material manufacturing and processing. This technological prowess forms the foundation for maintaining high-quality standards across photographic, cinema, broadcast, and industrial products.
- Core Advantages
- Kenko Tokina possesses deep understanding and technical expertise in producing high-quality lenses and optical products, built upon a long-standing tradition and know-how in optical manufacturing dating back to the 1950s. This translates into specialized skills in precise optical design, glass molding and polishing, and advanced coating technologies.Kenko Tokina possesses deep understanding and technical expertise in producing high-quality lenses and optical products, built upon a long-standing tradition and know-how in optical manufacturing dating back to the 1950s. This translates into specialized skills in precise optical design, glass molding and polishing, and advanced coating technologies.
- The company offers a comprehensive range of optical products, including photographic, cinema, and industrial lenses, as well as filters, binoculars, microscopes, and telescopes, thereby providing integrated solutions that meet diverse market and customer demands. It boasts a high market share in camera products and telescopes in Japan and globally.The company offers a comprehensive range of optical products, including photographic, cinema, and industrial lenses, as well as filters, binoculars, microscopes, and telescopes, thereby providing integrated solutions that meet diverse market and customer demands. It boasts a high market share in camera products and telescopes in Japan and globally.
- As a specialized OEM binocular manufacturer, it supplies products to leading global brands, and in the industrial sector, it flexibly provides vision lenses, CCTV lenses, and industrial filters for factory automation, robotics, and security equipment through OEM production. This OEM capability offers relatively low minimum order quantities (MOQ) and high levels of customization.As a specialized OEM binocular manufacturer, it supplies products to leading global brands, and in the industrial sector, it flexibly provides vision lenses, CCTV lenses, and industrial filters for factory automation, robotics, and security equipment through OEM production. This OEM capability offers relatively low minimum order quantities (MOQ) and high levels of customization.
- The application of advanced optical technologies maximizes product performance. For instance, the parfocal design of cinema lenses maintains focus during zoom operations, and filters with Accu-ND Technology enable precise light control without color shifts. Furthermore, it possesses the capability to develop high-resolution imaging solutions, such as 8K+ resolution-supporting cinema lenses.The application of advanced optical technologies maximizes product performance. For instance, the parfocal design of cinema lenses maintains focus during zoom operations, and filters with Accu-ND Technology enable precise light control without color shifts. Furthermore, it possesses the capability to develop high-resolution imaging solutions, such as 8K+ resolution-supporting cinema lenses.
- The company has established strong brand recognition, evidenced by its number one sales performance in camera filters and binoculars in the Japanese domestic market, and a significant global presence. This reflects the market's positive evaluation of its product reliability and quality.The company has established strong brand recognition, evidenced by its number one sales performance in camera filters and binoculars in the Japanese domestic market, and a significant global presence. This reflects the market's positive evaluation of its product reliability and quality.
- Kenko Tokina adheres to a manufacturing philosophy rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and perfectionism, pursuing high levels of precision throughout the entire process from design, grinding, and assembly to quality control and inspection. This commitment is a core driver of its high-quality optical product manufacturing.Kenko Tokina adheres to a manufacturing philosophy rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and perfectionism, pursuing high levels of precision throughout the entire process from design, grinding, and assembly to quality control and inspection. This commitment is a core driver of its high-quality optical product manufacturing.
- Target Industries
- Photography and Videography Industry: Providing optical solutions to professional photographers, filmmakers, and broadcasters with interchangeable lenses for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, high-performance cinema lenses, and various photographic filters.Photography and Videography Industry: Providing optical solutions to professional photographers, filmmakers, and broadcasters with interchangeable lenses for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, high-performance cinema lenses, and various photographic filters.
- Industrial Automation and Machine Vision Industry: Supplying machine vision lenses, FA (Factory Automation) products, and scanner lenses that serve as the 'eyes' for inspection equipment in factory production lines and robotic systems, contributing to improved production efficiency and quality control.Industrial Automation and Machine Vision Industry: Supplying machine vision lenses, FA (Factory Automation) products, and scanner lenses that serve as the 'eyes' for inspection equipment in factory production lines and robotic systems, contributing to improved production efficiency and quality control.
- Security and Surveillance Industry: Developing and manufacturing various surveillance equipment, including CCTV lenses, security camera housings, and high-speed rotating cameras, to provide security solutions for critical infrastructure and public safety.Security and Surveillance Industry: Developing and manufacturing various surveillance equipment, including CCTV lenses, security camera housings, and high-speed rotating cameras, to provide security solutions for critical infrastructure and public safety.
- Medical Diagnostics Industry: Contributing to the advancement of precision diagnostic technology in the medical field through cutting-edge diagnostic imaging products such as X-ray imaging devices.Medical Diagnostics Industry: Contributing to the advancement of precision diagnostic technology in the medical field through cutting-edge diagnostic imaging products such as X-ray imaging devices.
- Astronomy and Observation Industry: Offering optical equipment for astronomical observation and outdoor activities, including telescopes, binoculars, and special filters for astrophotography.Astronomy and Observation Industry: Offering optical equipment for astronomical observation and outdoor activities, including telescopes, binoculars, and special filters for astrophotography.
- Education and Research Sector: Providing microscopic products for observing the micro-world and educational solutions.Education and Research Sector: Providing microscopic products for observing the micro-world and educational solutions.
- Major Markets
- Japan, Philippines (OEM factory), South Korea (A/S)Japan, Philippines (OEM factory), South Korea (A/S)
- United States (distribution via Formatt KT America), CanadaUnited States (distribution via Formatt KT America), Canada
- Certifications/Patents
- Kenko Tokina holds extensive technical expertise in high-quality lens design and production, built upon its optical manufacturing tradition and know-how accumulated since the 1950s. It integrates advanced optical technologies such as aspherical lenses, super-low dispersion glass, and multi-layer coatings into its products to achieve superior image quality.Kenko Tokina holds extensive technical expertise in high-quality lens design and production, built upon its optical manufacturing tradition and know-how accumulated since the 1950s. It integrates advanced optical technologies such as aspherical lenses, super-low dispersion glass, and multi-layer coatings into its products to achieve superior image quality.
- The parfocal design and minimal focus breathing technology in its cinema lenses are essential for professional videographers, demonstrating the company's precise optical engineering capabilities. Furthermore, the Accu-ND Technology in its IRND filters is a result of proprietary expertise, enabling accurate light control without color shifts.The parfocal design and minimal focus breathing technology in its cinema lenses are essential for professional videographers, demonstrating the company's precise optical engineering capabilities. Furthermore, the Accu-ND Technology in its IRND filters is a result of proprietary expertise, enabling accurate light control without color shifts.
- In the industrial sector, the company provides optimized optical solutions for specific industrial environments, including machine vision lenses, CCTV lenses, and SWIR lenses, showcasing its technical flexibility in responding to diverse industrial requirements. Its number one market share in camera products and telescopes in Japan reflects market confidence in its technology and quality.In the industrial sector, the company provides optimized optical solutions for specific industrial environments, including machine vision lenses, CCTV lenses, and SWIR lenses, showcasing its technical flexibility in responding to diverse industrial requirements. Its number one market share in camera products and telescopes in Japan reflects market confidence in its technology and quality.
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Japan, 〒164-0001 Tokyo, Nakano City, Nakano, 5-chōme−68−１０ Kt中野ビル 2F
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