Tokina Vista 135mm T1,5 Cinema Sony E

Tokina Vista 135mm T1.5 Cinema Sony E – Fast T1.5 for Low Light and Shallow Depth of Field

The Tokina Vista 135 mm T1.5 Cinema lens for Sony E is an exceptional piece of equipment that combines a bright T-stop with a design tailored for film production. This lens is perfect for filmmakers working with high-resolution recordings and requiring reliable performance even under challenging lighting conditions. With its ability to handle 8K recordings, it offers professional results for both film and video production.

Key Design and Compatibility

The Tokina Vista 135 mm has a form factor identical to other lenses in the Tokina Cinema Vista series. This means that the lens's gear positions, focus rotation, and front barrel diameter are fully compatible with the rest of the Vista series. This design makes it easy to quickly swap lenses during shoots and use the same accessories throughout the set, saving time and increasing efficiency on location.

The lens features an internal focus design, meaning that the physical length of the lens remains constant during focusing. This eliminates the risk of image shift and ensures that your framing remains stable and reliable, even during focus pulls. Additionally, Tokina has worked to minimize focus breathing, providing smooth and controlled focusing without unwanted movements in the image.

Optical Performance

With an impressive T-stop of T1.5, the Tokina Vista 135 mm offers fantastic brightness that is invaluable when shooting in low light and when a shallow depth of field is desired. The optical construction includes carefully selected aspherical elements and modern coatings that together minimize chromatic aberration. The result is sharp and clear images that are perfectly suited for high-resolution video, including 8K recordings.

The 9-blade aperture provides round, natural out-of-focus highlights, creating a pleasing bokeh effect that is aesthetically appealing. The lens maintains its image character even at full aperture, making it a versatile choice for various shooting scenarios.

Practical Features

• Fast T1.5-stop: Useful for shooting in low light and shallow depth of field.
• Image circle: 46.7 mm, covering full-frame sensors and VistaVision as well as Red Dragon formats.
• Pleasing image character: Performance usable at full aperture.
• Constant lens length: During focus pulls thanks to internal focus design.
• No image shift: During focus pulls supports stable framing.
• 9-blade aperture: For natural bokeh and round out-of-focus highlights.
• Robust construction: Matches the rest of the Vista prime series for consistent handling.
• Clearly marked: Focus and iris markings on both sides of the lens for easy reading and use on set.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Does the product require phantom power?
No, the lens has no specific information regarding the need for phantom power.

What type of aperture does the lens have?
The lens has a 9-blade aperture that provides round, natural out-of-focus highlights.

Which formats does the image circle cover?
The image circle is 46.7 mm and covers full-frame sensors as well as VistaVision and Red Dragon formats.

How does the lens handle focus shifts?
The lens has an internal focus design that keeps the physical length constant during focusing, eliminating the risk of image shift.