Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 Cinema Sony E

Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 Cinema Sony E – Midrange Zoom with Fast T2.9 Aperture and Minimal Focus Breathing

Designed from the ground up for cinema cameras, the Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 Cinema lens delivers a versatile midrange zoom that balances sharp resolution with pleasing flare character and nearly zero focus breathing. Its focal range and optical traits make it suitable as a single lens to live on a camera for many types of productions.

Compact design and practical use

The lens features a relatively small size while offering a wide range of focal lengths. As a result, you can use it as a go-to lens on set and in the field. Furthermore, it keeps the same front diameter and gear positions as Tokina's matching 11-20mm and 50-135mm MKII lenses, which simplifies lens swaps and accessory alignment across your kit.

Optical performance and image coverage

The 25-75mm maintains sharp resolution through the zoom range while preserving beautiful flares. Additionally, it exhibits controlled distortion and a lack of focus breathing—traits usually found in lenses at much higher price points. Because of this, you gain more control when executing focus and zoom racks with minimal distortion, helping you reproduce your creative intent in-camera.

The lens projects a 36mm image circle that covers all current Super35+ digital formats. It also supports 4K DCI capture on all full frame digital cameras. For precise camera compatibility, see our camera compatibility chart below for more information.

Key features

• Lens mount is interchangeable with separately available Canon EF, MFT, and Sony E mounts.
• Super 35+ coverage.
• Fast T2.9 aperture.
• 0.8 MOD geared focus, aperture, and zoom rings for smooth follow-focus and iris control.
• 95mm front diameter, matching Tokina MKII lenses for consistent accessory alignment.
• 86mm filter thread for standard filter use.

Who should consider this lens

Because it combines a broad focal range with cinema-oriented features—such as 0.8 MOD gearing and minimal focus breathing—the Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 is well suited for indie filmmakers, documentary crews, and productions that benefit from a single, flexible zoom. In short, it serves as a practical utility lens for nearly every kind of production where speed, consistency, and image control matter.

Technical specifications

FAQ

Question: Is the lens compatible with mounts other than Sony E?
Answer: Yes. The lens mount is interchangeable and can be fitted with separately available Canon EF and MFT mounts in addition to Sony E, allowing you to adapt the lens to different camera systems when you purchase the appropriate mount.

Question: Will this lens cover my camera’s sensor size?
Answer: The Tokina 25-75mm projects a 36mm image circle that covers all current Super35+ digital formats and supports 4K DCI capture on full frame digital cameras. For exact compatibility with your camera model, check the camera compatibility chart provided with the product.

Question: How does the lens handle focus breathing and distortion on zooms and focus pulls?
Answer: The lens is designed to exhibit nearly zero focus breathing and controlled distortion. Therefore, it allows smoother focus and zoom racks with minimal image shift or geometric distortion compared to many standard zooms.

Question: Can I share accessories between this and other Tokina MKII lenses?
Answer: Yes. The 25-75mm maintains the same front diameter and gear positions as the 11-20mm and 50-135mm MKII, which makes it easier to share matte boxes, follow focus setups, and other front-mounted accessories across these lenses.

Question: What makes this lens a practical choice for productions?
Answer: Its combination of compact size, wide focal range, T2.9 aperture, cinema-style 0.8 MOD gearing, and minimal focus breathing make the Tokina 25-75mm a versatile utility lens suitable for many production types where flexibility and consistent image control are important.