Tokina Vista 85mm T1,5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista 85mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Fast T1.5 for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field

The Tokina Vista 85 mm T1.5 Cinema MFT is a fast cinema prime designed for filmmakers who need a bright T-stop and cinematic rendering. It uses an internal focus design and a 9-bladed iris. The lens covers an image circle of 46.7 mm, which exceeds full-frame size and makes it suitable for 8K video capture.

Design and compatibility

This 85 mm Vista lens shares the same form factor as other Tokina Cinema Vista primes. Therefore, the lens gear position, focus rotation, and front barrel diameter match the rest of the series. That consistency helps you change lenses quickly and use the same accessories across your set without reconfiguring gear.

Optical character and performance

The fast T1.5 aperture helps you shoot in low light and create shallow depth of field when needed. Tokina uses aspherical elements and modern coatings to reduce chromatic aberrations and to keep images sharp, even when recording at 8K resolution. The lens delivers a pleasing image character across the iris range and remains usable wide open.

Focus behaviour and iris

Like other Vista lenses, the Tokina Vista 85 mm exhibits nearly no breathing during focus pulls, which preserves framing while changing focus. The focus and iris scales are clearly marked on both sides of the lens to support left- and right-handed operation on set. The 9-bladed iris produces round out-of-focus highlights for natural-looking bokeh.

Mechanical features and build

The lens maintains a consistent length during focus pulls and does not shift the image when you change focus. It is built with robust construction to withstand professional use and repeated lens changes. These mechanical traits make it predictable and reliable for demanding productions.

Features

• Fast T1.5 stop — good for low light filming and shallow depth of field.
• Image circle of 46.7 mm — covers full-frame sensor size, VistaVision and Red Dragon formats.
• Very pleasing image character across the iris range and usable wide open.
• Consistent length of lens during focus pull — useful for follow-focus and rig stability.
• No image shift during focus pull — maintains framing and composition.
• 9-bladed iris for natural looking bokeh and round out-of-focus highlights.
• Robust construction — built for professional use on set.
• Focus and iris scales on both sides — improves usability for different rigging setups.

Specifications

Typical use cases

• Low-light narrative and documentary shoots where a fast aperture is required.
• Productions that need shallow depth of field and smooth, round bokeh from a 9-bladed iris.
• 8K capture workflows and projects using full-frame, VistaVision, or Red Dragon sensors.
• Multi-lens kits that benefit from consistent gear positions and front barrel diameters for fast lens swaps and accessory reuse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Will this lens cover full-frame sensors and high-resolution capture like 8K?
Answer: Yes. The Tokina Vista 85 mm has an image circle of 46.7 mm, which exceeds full-frame size and is suitable for 8K video capture, as well as VistaVision and Red Dragon formats.

Question: How does the lens behave during focus pulls—does it breathe or shift the image?
Answer: The lens exhibits nearly no breathing during focus pulls and maintains a consistent length without image shift. This helps preserve framing and makes focus pulls more predictable.

Question: Is the lens easy to integrate into an existing Vista prime set or rig?
Answer: Yes. It 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 the use of the same accessories across the set.

Question: What kind of bokeh and low-light performance can I expect?
Answer: The fast T1.5 aperture delivers strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field. The 9-bladed iris produces round, pleasing out-of-focus highlights for a natural-looking bokeh, and the optical design keeps the image character appealing across the iris range.

Question: Are focus and iris markings available for both operators?
Answer: Yes. The lens includes clearly marked focus and iris scales on both sides, improving usability for left- and right-handed operation and for different rig or matte box configurations.