Tokina 100mm Macro T2,9 Cinema F Mount

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

The Tokina Cinema AT-X 100mm T2.9 macro is a full-frame, 1:1 macro lens built for cinematic use. It delivers true 1:1 reproduction and a T2.9 maximum aperture in a cine-style, all-metal housing. The lens balances close-up capability with practical working distance to let lighting, camera operators, and subjects coexist comfortably.

Key features at a glance

• True 1:1 close-focus reproduction at a working distance of 11.8 inches (0.3 meters)
• Fast T2.9 aperture with a wide range to T32 for depth-of-field and exposure control
• Full-frame 35mm format optical design
• De-clicked, 9-bladed, curved iris for smooth out-of-focus areas and precise exposure control
• Minimized focus breathing for consistent framing during focus pulls
• 4K-ready optical performance with high sharpness, high contrast, and very low distortion and chromatic aberrations
• Durable, all-metal cine-style housing with geared focus and aperture rings designed for follow-focus systems
• Available in PL, Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, and MFT mounts

Optical performance

The lens features an optical design described as 4K ready. It produces sharp, high-contrast images while keeping distortion and chromatic aberrations very low. As a result, the lens suits close-up filming where detail and accurate reproduction matter.

Macro capability and working distance

This Tokina reaches true 1:1 macro magnification and does so at a working distance of 11.8 inches (0.3 meters). Therefore, you gain enough space around the subject for lighting and operator access while maintaining a true macro image scale.

Control and handling for filmmakers

The lens uses a de-clicked iris with nine curved blades. This design provides smooth aperture transitions and pleasing bokeh. Additionally, the wide T-stop range from T2.9 to T32 allows fine control of exposure and depth of field, which is important when shooting very close to subjects. The cine-style, all-metal housing includes geared focus and aperture rings, enabling use with follow-focus systems in professional workflows.

Mounts and compatibility

The Tokina 100mm Macro T2.9 is available in multiple mounts to fit a variety of camera systems. You can choose from PL, Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, and MFT mounts, depending on your camera and workflow.

Specifications

FAQ

Question: Is the Tokina 100mm Macro a true 1:1 macro lens?
Answer: Yes. The lens achieves true 1:1 reproduction at a working distance of 11.8 inches (0.3 meters).

Question: What aperture control does the lens provide?
Answer: It offers a fast T2.9 maximum aperture and a wide range down to T32. The iris is de-clicked and features nine curved blades for smooth bokeh and precise exposure control.

Question: Will this lens work for full-frame cinematic shooting and 4K capture?
Answer: The Tokina 100mm Macro is a full-frame 35mm format lens with an optical design described as 4K ready, providing high sharpness, high contrast, and very low distortion and chromatic aberrations.

Question: How does the lens handle focus breathing and follow-focus use?
Answer: Focus breathing is described as incredibly well controlled and minimized. The lens has an all-metal cine-style housing with geared focus and aperture rings designed for use with follow-focus systems.

Question: Which mounts are available for this lens?
Answer: The lens is available in PL, Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, and MFT mounts.