Tokina 11-20mm T2,9 Cinema Sony E

Tokina 11-20mm T2,9 Cinema Sony E – Compact super-wide cinema lens with interchangeable mounts

This cinema-style lens is built for modern digital cinema production. It delivers a super wide field of view in a compact, fully featured all-metal build. The design targets filmmakers who need a durable, versatile wide-angle option for Super35 cameras.

Key features

• Cinema-style focus throw for smooth, repeatable focus pulls.
• 0.8 Mod cinema gears on the focus, zoom and iris rings for straightforward engagement with follow focus systems.
• Industry-standard 95mm front ring for secure matte box clamping.
• 86mm filter thread to support low-profile filter solutions.
• Tokina Cinema Vista Lens Mount that can be exchanged to PL, EF, Sony E, MFT and Nikon F in minutes for maximum versatility.
• Parfocal optical design that allows zoom racking without losing focus.
• Well-controlled distortion and limited chromatic aberration when shooting wide open.
• Optical coverage suitable for Super35 sensors.

Mount interchangeability and workflow

The lens uses the Tokina Cinema Vista Lens Mount system. You can swap mounts between PL, EF, Sony E, MFT and Nikon F in minutes. This makes the lens suitable for common cinema cameras and still/cinema hybrid bodies and helps simplify cross-platform productions.

Optical design and performance

The 11-20mm parfocal design preserves focus during zooming, enabling reliable zoom racks without the need to refocus. The optical layout keeps distortion well controlled and minimizes chromatic aberration even when shooting at the maximum wide-open aperture.

Build, filtration and rigging

The lens features an all-metal construction and a compact form factor suited to handheld and rigged setups. It includes a 95mm front ring that accepts a matte box clamp and an 86mm filter thread for low-profile filter mounting. The 0.8 Mod gears on focus, zoom and iris facilitate integration with standard cinema accessories.

Who this lens is for

• Filmmakers needing a compact, reliable super-wide lens for Super35 cameras.
• Productions that require parfocal performance for zoom racking.
• Users who rely on follow focus and matte box systems thanks to 0.8 Mod gears and a 95mm front ring.
• Hybrid shooters who may change lens mounts between camera systems.

FAQ

Question: Is this lens compatible with my camera?
Answer: This product is the Sony E version, and the Tokina Cinema Vista Lens Mount can be swapped to PL, EF, MFT and Nikon F in minutes to fit other camera systems.

Question: Can I use a matte box or filters with this lens?
Answer: Yes. The lens has an industry-standard 95mm front ring for matte box clamping and an 86mm filter thread for low-profile filter mounting.

Question: What does parfocal mean for practical shooting?
Answer: Parfocal design means the lens maintains focus when you change focal length, which allows reliable zoom racking without refocusing during a take.

Question: Will I need special gears for follow focus units?
Answer: The lens uses 0.8 Mod cinema gears on the focus, zoom and iris rings, which match standard follow focus and lens motor systems.

Question: How does the lens perform wide open?
Answer: The description notes controlled distortion and limited chromatic aberration when shooting at the maximum wide-open aperture, supporting clean wide-angle imagery in challenging lighting and compositions.

The Tokina 11-20mm T2,9 Cinema Sony E offers a compact, metal-built super-wide solution with cine-style controls and flexible mount options, designed to meet the needs of modern digital cinema production.