Tokina Vista 25mm T1,5 Cinema Canon EF

Tokina Vista 25mm T1,5 Cinema Canon EF – Fast T1,5 for Low-Light Shooting and 8K-Capable Full-Frame Coverage

The Tokina Vista 25 mm T1,5 Cinema Lens for Canon EF offers a fast T-stop and full-frame coverage designed for modern filmmaking. It features an internal focus design and shares the same physical form factor and gear positions as other Tokina Cinema Vista primes, which helps you change lenses and mount accessories quickly on set.

Design and optical character

The lens delivers a T1,5 aperture that supports low-light capture and shallow depth of field. Moreover, Tokina has included aspherical elements and modern coatings to reduce chromatic aberration and maintain sharpness. Because the lens covers an image circle of 46,7 mm, it exceeds standard full-frame size and is suitable for workflows up to 8K video capture.

Additionally, the lens produces pleasing out-of-focus highlights thanks to its 9-bladed iris, which renders a rounded bokeh. The optical design also minimizes breathing during focus pulls, so you can maintain consistent framing when changing focus.

Practical features for filmmaking

Tokina designed this 25 mm Vista prime to be practical on professional rigs. You get clearly marked focus and iris scales on both sides of the barrel for fast, repeatable adjustments. The lens also maintains a consistent physical length during focus pulls and does not shift the image while racking focus, which simplifies follow-focus operation and lens swaps.

Finally, the build emphasizes robustness to withstand regular use on set while keeping lens gear positions and front barrel diameter consistent across the Vista series for accessory compatibility.

Key features

• Fast 1,5 T 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Does this lens cover full-frame sensors and larger formats?
Answer: Yes. The Tokina Vista 25 mm T1,5 covers an image circle of 46,7 mm, which covers full-frame sensor sizes and formats such as VistaVision and Red Dragon.

Question: Is this lens suitable for low-light filming and shallow depth of field?
Answer: Yes. The lens has a fast T1,5 aperture that helps in low-light situations and enables shallow depth of field when desired.

Question: Will I see breathing during focus pulls with this lens?
Answer: The lens is designed with nearly no breathing during focus pulls, making it suitable for cinematic focus transitions.

Question: Are focus and iris markings available for follow-focus work?
Answer: Yes. The lens features clearly marked focus and iris scales on both sides of the barrel for repeatable adjustments and easier crew operation.

Question: Can I swap this lens quickly with other Tokina Vista primes and use the same accessories?
Answer: Yes. The Tokina Vista 25 mm shares the same form factor, lens gear position, focus rotation, and front barrel diameter as other Tokina Cinema Vista primes, which facilitates fast lens changes and accessory use.