Tokina Vista-C 25mm T1.5 Cinema PL

Tokina Vista-C 25mm T1.5 Cinema PL – Fast T1.5 Aperture for Vintage-Inspired Images in Large Format

Tokina Vista-C 25mm T1.5 Cinema PL is a premium prime lens that belongs to the Vista-C series, specifically designed for filmmakers and video producers who want to achieve a unique and nostalgic aesthetic. With a large T1.5 aperture and PL mount, this lens offers both flexibility and high-quality image reproduction. It is perfect for professional filmmakers striving to create visually impressive works with a vintage feel.

Optical Character and Reproduction

Vista-C prime lenses are carefully optically tuned to achieve a refined vintage aesthetic. They create a soft field distortion that contributes to a natural vignetting, giving a unique character to each image. With softer edges and an appealing bokeh, the transitions between focus and blur are smooth. The contrast is intentionally lowered, resulting in expressive blue and red flare tones, perfect for giving images a nostalgic touch. The warmer reproduction, with a reduced green tone compared to previous models, makes the lens perfectly suited for modern digital large-format film cameras while maintaining high central resolution.

Coverage and Aperture

Tokina Vista-C 25mm has a large image circle that exceeds 46.7 mm, making it compatible with both full-frame and large-format sensors. It handles sensors up to 65 mm, including ARRI ALEXA 65 Open Gate, making it an excellent choice for a variety of film production needs. The fast T1.5 aperture allows for working with shallow depth of field, and with minimal focus breathing, filmmakers can perform smooth focus pulls without distracting changes in the image angle. The minimum aperture is T22, providing additional control in bright environments.

Mechanical Design and Consistency

The mechanical design of Vista-C lenses is robust and entirely metal, ensuring durability and reliability during intensive shoots. This model is equipped with an ARRI PL mount and features a 0.8 MOD cine gear as well as approximately 300° focus rotation for precise manual control. Each lens in the Vista-C series has the same outer form factor, including a front outer diameter of 114 mm and consistent gear positions, making lens changes quick and smooth when using matte boxes and FIZ systems. A 9-blade curved iris ensures that out-of-focus highlights remain soft and rounded, even when stopping down the aperture.

Specifications

• Focal Length: 25 mm
• Maximum Aperture: T1.5
• Minimum Aperture: T22
• Image Circle: >46.7 mm
• Sensor Support: Full-frame and large-format up to 65 mm, including ALEXA 65 Open Gate
• Focus Rotation: Approximately 300°
• Mount: ARRI PL
• Gear: 0.8 MOD cine gear

Frequently asked questions

What type of mount does the Tokina Vista-C 25mm T1.5 Cinema PL have?
It has an ARRI PL mount.

What is the maximum aperture of this lens?
The maximum aperture is T1.5.

What type of sensors is the Tokina Vista-C 25mm T1.5 Cinema PL compatible with?
It is compatible with full-frame and large-format sensors up to 65 mm, including ALEXA 65 Open Gate.

How much focus rotation does the lens have?
The lens has approximately 300° of focus rotation for precise manual control.