Tokina 50-135mm Mark II T2.9 Cinema For E

Tokina 50-135mm Mark II T2.9 Cinema for E – Parfocal Telephoto Zoom with T2.9 Iris

This Tokina 50-135mm T2.9 MK II cinema lens for E mount delivers a compact telephoto range that covers mid to long shots with ease. It preserves focus while zooming and gives filmmakers precise exposure control thanks to its T2.9 iris.

Key features and benefits

• Parfocal design: Maintains focus while you zoom, so you can reframe without pulling focus.
• Reduced breathing and image shift: Tokina engineered the lens to dramatically lower focus breathing and image shift for more consistent framing.
• De-clicked 9-bladed curved iris: Provides smooth, continuous aperture control and rounded blades for pleasing bokeh and refined exposure adjustments.
• Close-focus capability: Focus as close as 3.3 feet, allowing tight close-ups while keeping a comfortable working distance from your subject.
• Compact telephoto coverage: Delivers a versatile mid-to-long telephoto range in a compact housing suitable for run-and-gun or rigged cinema setups.

Mechanical and usability updates (Mark II)

The Mark II is an update to the original 50-135mm T3 telephoto zoom. Tokina redesigned the mechanical components and improved user ergonomics:

• All-new metal mechanical housing for increased durability and consistent handling.
• Industry-standard 0.8 MOD cinema gears for smooth compatibility with follow focus systems.
• 300-degree focus throw for precise manual focusing.
• Updated T2.9 iris for consistent exposure across the zoom range.
• 95mm front diameter to work easily with common cinema accessories and matte boxes.

Optical matching and system compatibility

Tokina designed the 50-135mm T2.9 MK II to match the mechanical and optical properties of the Tokina Cinema 11-20mm T2.9. Consequently, the two lenses share important characteristics:

• Similar optical design features, including parfocal behavior.
• Limited focus breathing for stable framing between lenses in the series.
• Low distortion characteristics to aid in consistent image rendering across focal ranges.

Additionally, the lens series offers interchangeable mounts between PL, EF, Sony E, MFT, and Nikon F, allowing flexible integration into different camera systems.

Technical specifications

Who should consider this lens

Choose the Tokina 50-135mm T2.9 MK II if you need a compact telephoto zoom that holds focus while zooming, reduces breathing, and offers smooth aperture control. It fits productions that require consistent optical characteristics across a lens set, and it integrates with common cinema accessories thanks to its 95mm front diameter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Is the Tokina 50-135mm T2.9 MK II parfocal?

Answer: Yes. The lens is designed as a parfocal zoom, so it maintains focus while you change focal length.

Question: What mounts are available for this lens?

Answer: The lens series features interchangeable mounts, including PL, EF, Sony E, MFT, and Nikon F, allowing it to work with a wide range of camera systems.

Question: How does the Mark II differ from the original 50-135mm T3?

Answer: The Mark II adds an all-new metal mechanical housing, 0.8 MOD cinema gears, a 300-degree focus throw, an updated T2.9 iris, and a 95mm front diameter, improving durability, handling, and accessory compatibility compared to the original T3 model.

Question: Will this lens pair well with the Tokina 11-20mm T2.9?

Answer: Yes. Tokina designed the 50-135mm MK II to match the mechanical and optical properties of the 11-20mm T2.9, offering similar parfocal behavior, limited focus breathing, and low distortion for consistent results across the set.