Tokina 100mm Macro T2,9 Cinema E Mount

Tokina 100mm Macro T2.9 Cinema E Mount – True 1:1 Macro with Professional Cine Build

The Tokina Cinema AT-X 100mm T/2.9 macro delivers true 1:1 macro reproduction in a cinema-style lens. It combines a full-frame 35mm optical design with a professional, all-metal housing and geared rings for cine use. The lens gives you close-up capability while leaving space to light and position your subject.

Key benefits at a glance

Use this lens when you need genuine 1:1 magnification and precise control over focus and exposure. It works well for close-up filmmaking where minimized breathing, smooth iris control and strong optical performance matter.

Optical performance

The lens offers a 4K-ready optical design that produces high contrast and sharp imagery. It shows very low distortion and limited chromatic aberration. In addition, Tokina has controlled focus breathing to keep framing stable during focus pulls.

Iris, exposure and depth of field

Tokina equips the 100mm macro with a de-clicked, 9-bladed curved iris. This design creates attractive out-of-focus areas and allows precise, smooth exposure adjustments. The T-stop range spans from T2.9 to T32, giving you a wide span of exposure and depth-of-field control for close-up work.

Close-focus capability and working distance

The lens achieves true 1:1 reproduction at a close-focus distance. It reaches maximum magnification at a working distance of 11.8 inches (0.3 meters), which leaves room for lighting and operator access when shooting tight subjects.

Build and handling

Tokina builds the lens in a durable, all-metal cine-style housing. It features geared focus and aperture rings designed for use with follow-focus systems. The robust construction suits repeated on-set use and rigging in professional workflows.

Features

• Available in PL, Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, and MFT mounts
• Close focus 1:1 reproduction at 11.8 inches
• Fast T2.9 aperture
• Full frame 35mm format lens
• Minimized breathing
• Smooth, de-clicked, 9-bladed, curved iris for beautiful out-of-focus areas
• 4K image ready
• Durable, all-metal cine-style housing with geared focus, and aperture rings for use in follow-focus systems

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Is this Tokina 100mm available for mounts other than Sony E?
Answer: Yes. The lens is listed as available in PL, Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F and MFT mounts, so you can choose the mount that matches your camera system.

Question: What does true 1:1 reproduction mean for my shots?
Answer: True 1:1 reproduction means the lens can capture a subject at life-size on the sensor, allowing detailed close-up images. The Tokina reaches that 1:1 magnification at a working distance of 11.8 inches (0.3 meters), providing space for lighting and handling the subject.

Question: How does the iris behave for smooth exposure control and bokeh?
Answer: The lens has a de-clicked, 9-bladed curved iris. This configuration enables smooth, continuous adjustment of exposure and produces pleasing out-of-focus areas, which helps when you need controlled transitions in depth of field.

Question: Is this lens suitable for high-resolution capture and controlled focus pulls?
Answer: The optical design is described as 4K ready and the lens features minimized focus breathing and geared focus and aperture rings, supporting precise focus pulls and high-resolution workflows.

Question: Does the build suit professional cine rigs?
Answer: Yes. Tokina uses a durable, all-metal cine-style housing and includes geared rings for focus and aperture specifically for use with follow-focus systems, making the lens appropriate for rigged and repeatable setups.