Tokina Vista 85mm T1,5 Cinema Canon EF

Tokina Vista 85mm T1,5 Cinema Canon EF – Fast T1.5 for low-light shooting and 8K-capable optics

The Tokina Vista 85 mm T1,5 is a fast cinema prime in a Canon EF mount that combines a bright T1.5 aperture, internal focus design and a 9-bladed iris. It covers an image circle larger than full-frame and is suitable for high-resolution capture up to 8K. The lens shares a common physical design with other Tokina Vista primes to speed up lens swaps and accessory use on set.

Design and handling

The lens matches the same form factor, lens gear position, focus rotation and front barrel diameter as other Tokina Cinema Vista prime lenses. This consistency facilitates fast and easy lens changes and straightforward use of follow-focus units, matte boxes and other accessories.

It uses an internal focus design, so the lens length remains consistent during focus pulls. Consequently, the lens shows no image shift during focusing and maintains a steady mechanical profile while you pull focus.

Optical performance

The Vista 85 mm features a fast T stop of 1,5, which helps when you shoot in low light or when you need a very shallow depth of field. Tokina employs aspherical elements and modern coatings in the optical formula to reduce chromatic aberrations and to deliver sharp images. These characteristics make the lens suitable for use with high-resolution acquisitions, including 8K recording.

The lens offers an image circle of 46,7 mm, which covers full-frame sensors and extends to formats such as VistaVision and Red Dragon, ensuring broad compatibility with larger sensor cameras.

Iris, bokeh and focus traits

The lens uses a 9-bladed iris to produce round, natural-looking out-of-focus highlights and pleasing bokeh. Marked focus and iris scales on both sides of the barrel provide clear reference points for camera assistants and operators, improving speed and accuracy during setup and takes.

In addition, the Tokina Vista 85 mm shows nearly no breathing during focus pulls, which preserves framing and composition when adjusting focus in a shot.

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

FAQ

Question: Does this lens cover full-frame and larger sensors?
Answer: Yes. The Tokina Vista 85 mm provides an image circle of 46,7 mm, which covers full-frame sensors and is suitable for formats such as VistaVision and Red Dragon.

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

Question: How does the lens behave during focus pulls?
Answer: The lens uses an internal focus design and maintains a consistent length during focus pulls. It also exhibits no image shift and nearly no breathing, which helps preserve composition and framing while focusing.

Question: Can I use standard cinema accessories across the Tokina Vista range?
Answer: Yes. The Tokina Vista 85 mm shares the same form factor, lens gear positions, focus rotation and front barrel diameter as other Tokina Vista primes. This consistency facilitates fast lens changes and simplifies the use of follow-focus systems, matte boxes and other accessories.

Question: What image characteristics can I expect across the aperture range?
Answer: The lens gives a very pleasing image character across the iris range and remains usable wide open. Aspherical elements and modern coatings help keep images sharp and reduce chromatic aberrations, supporting high-resolution workflows such as 8K capture.