Tokina Vista-C 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista-C 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Fast T1.5 prime with vintage-inspired, cinematic rendering

Tokina Vista-C 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT is an exceptional prime lens that combines a fast aperture of T1.5 with a distinct vintage-inspired aesthetic. This lens is designed for professional filmmakers seeking a perfect balance between modern performance and classic cinematic character. Whether you are working on short films, documentaries, or feature films, this lens offers outstanding image quality and flexibility to meet your creative needs.

Characterful optics with modern reliability

Tokina Vista-C 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT delivers a unique vintage aesthetic that is refined to maintain modern performance and durability. With redesigned optics and coatings compared to previous Vista series, this lens offers soft field distortion and natural vignetting. The edges become softer and the bokeh is smooth and pleasing. The contrast is slightly lower, providing a warmer rendition and highlighting expressive blue and red lens flare tones, while reducing the green tint that was previously present in Vista designs.

Large format heritage, applied to MFT mount

Vista-C primes are built to work in large format workflows and cover full-frame and large format sensors with an image circle exceeding 46.7 mm. This lens is designed to be compatible with sensors up to 65 mm, including ARRI ALEXA 65 Open Gate. The 65mm T1.5 variant is specifically tailored for Micro Four Thirds systems, allowing it to retain the optical character of large format while being easy to use in smaller cameras.

Designed for professional cine mechanics

Vista-C lenses are constructed with robust metal housings that provide both durability and professional cine ergonomics. The series includes lenses with standardized external form factors, making workflow on set easier. With a common 114 mm outer front diameter and consistent gear positions, you can quickly swap lenses without hassle. The approximately 300° focus rotation allows for precise manual control, and cine-standard 0.8 MOD focus/iris gears ensure compatibility with follow-focus and FIZ systems. The 9-blade curved iris creates soft, rounded out-of-focus highlights when stopped down, resulting in beautiful bokeh.

Key Features

• Fast T1.5 maximum aperture with T22 minimum aperture across the series
• Full-frame and large format coverage with image circle >46.7 mm, suitable for sensors up to 65 mm and ALEXA 65 Open Gate
• Vintage-inspired rendering with softer edges, reduced contrast, natural vignetting, and subtle field distortion
• Warm red and blue lens flare tones with redesigned coatings to minimize green bias and enhance color rendition
• Almost no focus breathing and high central resolution for modern film production
• ARRI PL mount with 0.8 MOD focus/iris gears and approximately 300° focus rotation
• Common 114 mm outer front diameter and consistent gear positions for quick lens changes on set
• 9-blade curved iris for soft, round bokeh

Technical Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum aperture on the Tokina Vista-C 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT?
The maximum aperture is T1.5.

What type of lens is the Tokina Vista-C 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT?
It is a fast prime lens with vintage-inspired, cinematic rendering.

What mount does the Tokina Vista-C 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT have?
The lens has an ARRI PL mount.

What types of projects is the Tokina Vista-C 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT suitable for?
It is suitable for short films, documentaries, and feature films.