Tokina VISTA 40MM T1,5 CINEMA CANON EF

Tokina VISTA 40MM T1,5 Cinema Canon EF – Fast T1.5 for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field

The Tokina VISTA 40 mm T1,5 Cinema Lens for Canon EF mount is a fast, cinema-grade prime designed for filmmakers. It features an internal focus design and a 9-bladed iris. The lens covers an image circle of 46.7 mm, which exceeds full-frame sensor size and supports high-resolution capture such as 8K video.

Design and compatibility

The lens shares the same form factor, lens gear position, focus rotation, and front barrel diameter as other Tokina Cinema Vista prime lenses. Therefore, you can swap lenses quickly and keep accessory alignment consistent during productions. The Canon EF mount ensures direct compatibility with EF-mount cameras.

Optical performance

Tokina uses aspherical elements and modern coatings in this design. As a result, the lens delivers low chromatic aberrations and sharp images suitable for demanding video workflows, including 8K capture. The lens shows a pleasing image character across the iris range and remains usable wide open at T1.5.

Additionally, the lens exhibits nearly no breathing during focus pulls. It maintains a consistent length through focus pulls and shows no image shift while focusing, which helps preserve framing and composition during pulls.

Practical handling

The lens places focus and iris scales on both sides for easy reading whether you shoot from the left or the right. A robust construction and the standardized Vista form factor support professional use in rigged setups and fast-paced shooting environments.

Features

• Fast T-stop of T1.5, suitable for low light filming and achieving shallow depth of field
• Image circle of 46.7 mm covering full-frame sensor size, VistaVision and RED Dragon formats
• Very pleasing image character across the iris range and usable wide open
• Consistent length of the lens during focus pulls
• No image shift during focus pulls
• 9-bladed iris for natural, rounded out-of-focus highlights (bokeh)
• Robust construction for professional use
• Focus and iris scales on both sides for convenient operation

Technical specifications

Smart FAQ

Question: Is this lens suitable for low-light filming?
Answer: Yes. The Tokina VISTA 40 mm has a fast T1.5 aperture, which makes it well suited for low-light situations and for creating shallow depth of field when you need subject separation.

Question: What sensor sizes and formats does the lens cover?
Answer: The lens covers an image circle of 46.7 mm, which exceeds full-frame sensor size and supports formats such as VistaVision and RED Dragon. It is also suitable for high-resolution workflows including 8K capture.

Question: How does the lens perform during focus pulls and when changing focus?
Answer: The lens maintains a consistent physical length during focus pulls and shows no image shift. It also exhibits nearly no breathing, which helps keep framing and composition steady during focus transitions.

Question: Will this lens fit into a set of Tokina Vista primes and accessories?
Answer: Yes. The Tokina VISTA 40 mm shares the same form factor, lens gear position, focus rotation and front barrel diameter as other Tokina Cinema Vista prime lenses. This makes lens changes fast and accessory alignment consistent across the set.