Tokina Vista-P 21mm T1.5 Cinema PL

Tokina Vista-P 21mm T1.5 Cinema PL – Fast T1.5 with vintage-style swirling Petzval bokeh

Tokina Vista-P 21mm T1.5 Cinema PL is an exceptional large-format cine-prime lens that combines a vintage-inspired design with modern optical precision. This lens is specifically designed for filmmakers seeking a unique image aesthetic combined with reliable performance. With its fast aperture of T1.5 and ability to create beautiful swirling bokeh, this lens is an ideal companion for both professional and enthusiastic filmmakers.

Main Features

Tokina Vista-P offers a range of impressive features. The vintage-style, lower contrast rendering provides strong spherical distortion and a characteristic swirling bokeh, creating a distinct and stylized image texture. The fast maximum aperture of T1.5 allows for shallow depth of field and provides flexibility in low light, which is crucial for creative shooting. The lens has an image circle of 46.7 mm, making it suitable for use with full-frame, VistaVision, and 65 mm digital sensors. Additionally, it offers high resolution in the image center and controlled chromatic aberration for a sharp and clear image. Minimal focus breathing and approximately 300° focus rotation allow filmmakers to execute precise and repeatable focus pulls.

Optical Character and Performance

The Vista-P lenses have an optical character that emphasizes spherical distortion and swirling background rendering, providing unique and creative control over image composition. The design has been optimized to maintain high resolution in the image center and minimize chromatic aberration, ensuring that images remain sharp and clear even at the edges. Focus breathing is nearly nonexistent, meaning that recomposing during focus pulls feels discreet and natural. The fast T1.5 aperture also allows filmmakers to play with depth of field and focus placement, which is essential for creating mood in each scene.

Mechanical Design and Handling

The mechanical design of the Tokina Vista-P 21mm T1.5 is robust and constructed from all-metal to ensure long-lasting durability and performance. The lens is equipped with 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears and offers a focus rotation of approximately 300°, which is perfect for precise and repeatable pulls. The consistent 114 mm front diameter and 112 mm front filter thread across the series make it easy to swap lenses, especially when using matte boxes or FIZ systems. It is a design that allows for quick and efficient handling on set.

Compatibility and Options

Tokina Vista-P 21mm T1.5 covers a generous image circle of 46.7 mm, making it suitable for high-resolution recording up to 8K. It is compatible with several mount options including PL, EF, MFT, E, and LPL, providing filmmakers with great flexibility in camera choices. Additionally, Vista-P optics are available both as new lenses and as a one-way modification of existing Vista Primes, offering a customizable solution for various filmmaking needs.

Specifications

• Maximum Aperture: T1.5
• Minimum Aperture: T22
• Number of Blades in Iris: 9
• Image Circle: 46.7 mm
• Focus Rotation: Approximately 300°
• Filter Thread: 112 mm
• Mount Options: PL, EF, MFT, E, LPL
• Optical Design: Updated Vista Prime design

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum aperture for the Tokina Vista-P 21mm T1.5 Cinema PL?
The maximum aperture is T1.5.

What type of bokeh can be expected from this lens?
The lens creates a vintage-style swirling bokeh.

How is the focus rotation on the Tokina Vista-P 21mm T1.5?
The lens has approximately 300° of focus rotation.

What type of material is the lens made of?
The lens is constructed from all-metal to ensure long-lasting durability.