Tokina Vista 35mm T1,5 Cinema PL

Tokina Vista 35mm T1,5 Cinema PL – Fast T1.5 for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field

The Tokina Vista 35mm T1,5 Cinema PL is a fast cinema prime designed for filmmakers who need a compact, consistent lens that covers full-frame sensors and supports high-resolution capture. It uses an internal focus design and shares the same form factor as other Tokina Cinema Vista primes, which simplifies lens changes and the use of accessories on set.

Key design and handling characteristics

This lens maintains the same lens gear position, focus rotation, and front barrel diameter as the rest of the Tokina Vista prime series. As a result, you can change lenses quickly and keep accessories—such as matte boxes and follow-focus gears—aligned and ready. The internal focus design keeps the length of the lens consistent during focus pulls, and the lens exhibits nearly no breathing when you shift focus.

Optical performance and image characteristics

The Vista 35mm offers a fast T-stop of T1,5, which helps when filming in low light and when you want to achieve a shallow depth of field. Tokina uses aspherical elements and modern coatings in the optical formula to reduce chromatic aberrations and to produce sharp images suitable for recording at 8K resolution. Additionally, the lens features a 9-bladed iris that creates round out-of-focus highlights for pleasing bokeh.

Features

• Fast T1,5 stop, useful for low light filming and controlling depth of field
• Image circle of 46,7 mm that covers full-frame sensor sizes, VistaVision, and Red Dragon
• Very pleasing image character across the iris range and usable wide open
• Consistent length of lens during focus pull thanks to internal focus design
• No image shift during focus pulls, supporting stable framing when changing focus
• 9-bladed iris for natural-looking bokeh and rounded out-of-focus highlights
• Robust construction suitable for professional use on set
• Clearly marked focus and iris scales on both sides for easy reading from either side

Compatibility and intended use

The lens covers an image circle that exceeds full-frame format, making it suitable for full-frame sensors and formats such as VistaVision and Red Dragon. It is explicitly suitable for 8K video capture, and its optical design aims to provide low chromatic aberration and sharp images at high resolutions. The PL mount indicated in the product name ensures compatibility with PL camera systems.

Technical specifications

FAQ

Question: Does this lens cover full-frame sensors and high-resolution video formats?
Answer: Yes. The Tokina Vista 35mm has an image circle of 46,7 mm, which covers full-frame formats and is stated as suitable for 8K video capture, including formats like VistaVision and Red Dragon.

Question: How does the lens behave during focus pulls and when changing lenses on set?
Answer: The lens uses an internal focus design and shares the same form factor, gear position, focus rotation, and front barrel diameter as other Tokina Vista primes. Therefore, it keeps a consistent length during focus pulls, shows nearly no breathing, and allows fast, straightforward lens changes while keeping accessories aligned.

Question: Is this lens suitable for low-light work and producing attractive out-of-focus areas?
Answer: Yes. The lens has a fast T1,5 stop that helps in low-light situations and for achieving shallow depth of field. It also features a 9-bladed iris that produces rounded out-of-focus highlights for a pleasing bokeh quality.

Question: Are focus and iris markings easy to read from the rig?
Answer: The lens includes clearly marked focus and iris scales on both sides, which makes it convenient to read and operate from either side of the camera during production.