Tokina Vista-P 18mm T1.5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista-P 18mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Vintage style with lower contrast and fast T1.5 aperture

Tokina Vista-P 18mm T1.5 Cinema MFT offers a vintage-inspired, lower contrast look that is perfect for modern film production. This lens is designed for filmmakers seeking a combination of style, creativity, and technical precision. With its fast T1.5 aperture and excellent optical quality, this lens is ideal for those who want to create expressive images without compromising performance.

Designed for expressive large-format filmmaking

The Vista-P lenses are specifically created for filmmakers striving to achieve a stylized aesthetic without compromising on technical quality. The lenses combine a classic character with modern build quality, making them an excellent choice for productions that require both creativity and consistent results. They preserve sharpness in the center of the image while offering a more characterful and interesting image quality towards the edges.

Optical characteristics and performance

With a maximum aperture of T1.5, the 18mm Vista-P lens allows for shallow depth of field and flexibility in low light. The 9-blade iris creates a soft and round bokeh that provides an aesthetically pleasing background effect. The optics are carefully designed to deliver increased spherical distortion and a pronounced swirling background while maintaining high resolution in the center of the image and controlling chromatic aberration.

Focus breathing is also minimal, meaning that re-framing during focus pulls remains subtle and professional. The large 46.7 mm image circle covers full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors, making the lens suitable for high-resolution recording, including 8K. Despite its vintage appearance, the Vista-P is compatible with modern large-format film cameras, making it a flexible option for today’s filmmakers.

The Vista-P is available both as a newly produced lens and as a one-time optical modification to existing Vista Primes, allowing productions already using Vista lenses to explore new creative avenues.

Mechanical construction and workflow features

The Vista-P 18mm is constructed with a robust cine housing made of all-metal, making it ideal for production use. The lens features standardized cine gear and dimensions that streamline workflow on set. It offers 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, approximately 300° focus rotation for precise, repeatable focus pulls, making lens changes quicker when using matte boxes and FIZ systems.

With a consistent front diameter of 114 mm and a 112 mm front filter thread across the entire Vista-P series, changing filters becomes easy. Mounting options include PL, EF, MFT, E, and LPL, providing broad compatibility with various film cameras and rental packages.

Main features

• Vintage style: Provides a lower contrast look for a classic impression.
• Fast aperture: T1.5 for excellent performance in low light.
• Optical precision: High resolution with controlled chromatic aberration.
• Minimal focus breathing: For subtle focus transitions.
• Robust construction: All-metal housing for durability and ease of use on set.

Frequently asked questions

What type of aperture does the Tokina Vista-P 18mm T1.5 Cinema MFT have?
It has a fast aperture of T1.5.

What is the maximum image circle for this lens?
The large 46.7 mm image circle covers full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors.

How is the lens construction?
The Vista-P 18mm is constructed with a robust cine housing in all-metal.

What mounting options are available for the Tokina Vista-P 18mm T1.5?
The mounting options include PL, EF, MFT, E, and LPL.