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Who We Are

COKIN Distribution is the division of COKIN France responsible for distributing TOKINA lenses, SLIK tripods, KENKO binoculars, and HOYA optical filters in France and French-speaking countries. Since 2011, COKIN France has been a subsidiary of the KENKO-TOKINA Group.

Since 1981, TOKINA has been developing its “Advanced Technology Extra” (AT-X) concept, delivering uncompromising lenses designed with the most advanced design and manufacturing technologies. TOKINA was the first brand to launch an 80-400 mm autofocus zoom lens on the photography market. Today, TOKINA carries this innovative spirit into the world of cinema.

For more than 50 years, SLIK has been renowned for leadership and innovation in tripod design, combining passion and quality. With its patented, exclusive technology and a wide product range, SLIK enables every photographer to find the right tripod—whether indoors or outdoors, across all terrains and shooting angles. Lightweight yet remarkably stable and durable, SLIK tripods embody decades of expertise and innovation.

KENKO is widely recognized for its expertise in optics and photographic accessories, offering a broad range of products such as binoculars, filters, and converters. Designed for both photography enthusiasts and professionals, KENKO products are reliable, accessible, and versatile.

As the world’s leading manufacturer of optical filters, HOYA delivers high-quality photo filters designed to protect lenses and enhance image quality. With decades of innovation in optical glass manufacturing, HOYA has become an essential brand for photographers and videographers worldwide.

Alongside its distribution activities, COKIN France continues to manufacture products under the Cokin brand. Named after its founder, French photographer Jean Coquin, Cokin created the famous Creative Filter System in the 1970s. This modular system (adapter ring + filter holder + filters) remains one of the most popular worldwide, offering photographers unique creative freedom.