Tokina Vista 85mm T1,5 Cinema Sony E

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

The Tokina Vista 85 mm T1,5 is a fast cinema prime in a Sony E mount. It combines a bright T1.5 stop, a 9‑bladed iris and an internal focus design. The lens covers a large image circle and is suitable for high-resolution capture, including 8K video workflows.

Design and compatibility

This lens shares form factor, lens gear position, focus rotation and front barrel diameter with other Tokina Cinema Vista prime lenses. As a result, you can perform fast and easy lens changes and use the same accessories across the Vista prime set. The internal focus design keeps the lens length consistent during focus pulls and prevents image shift while you adjust focus.

Optical performance

The fast T1.5 stop helps when shooting in low light and when you want a very shallow depth of field. Tokina uses aspherical elements and modern coatings in the optical design to reduce chromatic aberrations and maintain sharp images. The lens covers an image circle of 46.7 mm (PL measurement), which exceeds full-frame and supports formats such as VistaVision and Red Dragon sensors.

Because the lens exhibits nearly no breathing during focus pulls, it is suitable for precise cinematic focus work. A 9‑bladed iris produces round out‑of‑focus highlights, delivering pleasing bokeh. The lens also presents a consistent and usable image character across the iris range, including when used wide open.

Practical features

Tokina has placed clear focus and iris scales on both sides of the lens, making it easier for operators and focus pullers to read marks from either side of the camera. The robust construction supports professional use on set, while the consistent length and lack of image shift improve repeatability and rigging.

Features

• Fast 1,5 T stop, good for low light filming
• Image circle of 46,7 (PL) 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: Will this lens cover a full-frame sensor and larger formats?
Answer: Yes. The lens provides an image circle of 46,7 mm (PL) and covers full-frame formats; it is also specified to cover VistaVision and Red Dragon sensors.

Question: Is the lens suitable for 8K video capture?
Answer: Yes. The optical design, including aspherical elements and modern coatings, is described as providing low chromatic aberration and sharp images suitable for recording at 8K resolution.

Question: How does the lens behave during focus pulls?
Answer: The Tokina Vista 85 mm uses an internal focus design, which keeps the lens length consistent and avoids image shift. It also exhibits nearly no breathing, making it well suited for cinematic focus pulls.

Question: Can I use the same accessories and follow focus setup as with other Tokina Vista primes?
Answer: Yes. The lens 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 common accessories across the set.