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

Tokina 50-135mm Mark II T2.9 Cinema – Compact parfocal telephoto with reduced breathing

The Tokina 50-135mm T2.9 MK II delivers a versatile telephoto zoom range in a compact package. It covers mid to long range shots with ease, while preserving focus when you zoom. The lens targets filmmakers who need reliable focus, controlled breathing, and cinematic iris performance.

Key features

• Parfocal design that retains focus while zooming.
• Significantly reduced breathing and image shift for cleaner shots when changing focus.
• De-clicked, 9-bladed curved iris for smooth, pleasing bokeh and accurate exposure control.
• Close-focus capability down to 3.3 feet to capture tighter close-ups without crowding your subject.
• Compact telephoto form factor for easier handling on rigs and smaller setups.

Mechanical and optical updates in the Mark II

The MK II updates the original 50-135mm T3 design with several mechanical and optical improvements. Tokina has rebuilt the housing and gearing to match current cinema standards.

• All-new metal mechanical housing for improved durability and consistent handling.
• Industry-standard 0.8 MOD cinema gears for smooth integration with follow focus systems and accessories.
• Extended 300° focus throw for finer focus pulling control.
• Updated T2.9 iris compared to the previous T3 version for brighter maximum aperture.
• 95mm front diameter to fit common cinema accessories and matte boxes.

Designed to match Tokina Cinema series lenses

The lens is optically and mechanically designed to pair with the Tokina Cinema 11-20mm T2.9. As a result, the 50-135mm MK II shares several design goals with the wide-angle in the series. These shared properties help create a consistent look and workflow across a shoot.

• Optical design elements similar to the Tokina Cinema 11-20mm T2.9.
• Parfocal behavior to keep focus consistent during zooms, matching workflows between lenses.
• Low distortion and limited focus breathing to maintain visual continuity between focal lengths.
• Interchangeable mount options for flexible camera compatibility.

Mount and compatibility

The 50-135mm T2.9 MK II offers interchangeable mounts to suit a range of cinema and hybrid cameras. You can choose between PL, EF, Sony E, MFT, and Nikon F mounts to match your camera system and lens fleet.

Technical specifications

Smart FAQ

Question: Which mounts are available for the Tokina 50-135mm T2.9 MK II?
Answer: The lens offers interchangeable mounts including PL, EF, Sony E, MFT, and Nikon F so you can match it to a wide range of cinema and hybrid cameras.

Question: How close can I focus with this lens for tight shots?
Answer: You can focus down to 3.3 feet, allowing you to capture tight close-ups while keeping a comfortable distance from your subject.

Question: Does the lens maintain focus when zooming?
Answer: Yes. The MK II features a parfocal design that retains focus during zooms, which supports reliable focus pulls and consistent framing.

Question: How does the lens handle focus breathing and image shift?
Answer: Tokina engineered the lens to dramatically reduce breathing and image shift. In practice, this yields more stable framing and fewer visual artifacts when you change focus.

Question: What mechanical updates does the Mark II include compared to the original model?
Answer: The MK II upgrades to an all-new metal mechanical housing, adds industry-standard 0.8 MOD cinema gears, extends the focus throw to 300°, updates the iris to T2.9, and uses a 95mm front diameter for accessory compatibility.