Tokina Vista 105mm T1,5 Cinema Canon EF

Tokina Vista 105mm T1,5 Cinema Canon EF – Fast T1.5 for low-light and shallow depth of field

The Tokina Vista 105 mm T1,5 Cinema lens is a fast, full-frame-capable prime in a Canon EF mount. It offers a T1.5 aperture for low-light shooting and pronounced subject separation. The lens uses an internal focus design and shares physical and operational characteristics with other Tokina Cinema Vista primes to make lens changes and accessory use efficient on set.

Key optical characteristics

This lens delivers a large image circle of 46.7 mm, which exceeds full-frame coverage and supports formats such as VistaVision and Red Dragon. Tokina implements aspherical elements and modern coatings to reduce chromatic aberration and retain sharpness even when capturing high-resolution video up to 8K. A 9-bladed iris creates round, pleasing out-of-focus highlights that contribute to a smooth, cinematic bokeh.

Design and handling

The Vista 105 mm follows the same form factor, lens gear position, focus rotation, and front barrel diameter as other Tokina Cinema Vista primes. This consistency facilitates fast and predictable lens swaps and simplifies the use of follow-focus systems, matte boxes, and other accessories that rely on common gear and dimensions.

Internal focus ensures the lens length remains consistent during focus pulls. In practice, this design yields nearly no breathing and avoids image shift while pulling focus, which helps preserve framing and composition during shots that require precise focus moves.

Practical uses

• Shooting in low light thanks to the fast T1.5 aperture.
• Creating shallow depth of field and strong subject separation with smooth bokeh from the 9-bladed iris.
• Working on full-frame, VistaVision, or Red Dragon sensor formats because of the large 46.7 mm image circle.
• Integrating into multi-lens kits alongside other Tokina Vista primes due to consistent form factor and gear placement.

Features

• Fast T1,5 stop, good for low light filming
• Image circle of 46,7 mm covers full-frame sensor size, VistaVision and Red Dragon
• Very pleasing image character across the iris range and usable wide open
• Consistent length of lens during focus pull
• No image shift during focus pull
• 9 bladed Iris for natural looking bokeh
• Robust construction
• Focus and iris scales on both sides

Technical specifications

FAQ

Question: Does the Tokina Vista 105 mm T1,5 cover full-frame sensors?
Answer: Yes. The lens produces an image circle of 46,7 mm, which covers full-frame sensors and extends to formats like VistaVision and Red Dragon.

Question: Is this lens suitable for high-resolution video, such as 8K?
Answer: Yes. Tokina uses aspherical elements and modern coatings to reduce chromatic aberrations and maintain sharpness, making the lens suitable for recording at 8K resolutions.

Question: How does the lens behave during focus pulls and when changing focus?
Answer: The lens uses an internal focus design, which keeps its length consistent during focus pulls and results in nearly no breathing. It also avoids image shift during focus moves, aiding stable framing.

Question: Will this lens match other Tokina Vista primes in a multi-lens kit?
Answer: Yes. It shares the same form factor, lens gear position, focus rotation, and front barrel diameter as other Tokina Cinema Vista primes, which simplifies lens swaps and accessory use.