Tokina Vista-C 105mm T1.5 Cinema Canon EF

Tokina Vista-C 105mm T1.5 Cinema Canon EF – Fast T1.5 aperture with vintage-inspired rendering

Description

This Tokina Vista-C 105mm T1.5 Cinema lens in Canon EF mount brings the Vista-C series’ distinctive, characterful image to Canon EF-equipped cameras. The Vista-C primes were developed with input from working DPs and rental houses to provide a blend of classic optical character and modern, reliable cine mechanics.

Optical characteristics

Optically, Vista-C primes deliver a refined vintage aesthetic. They produce gentle field distortion, natural falloff, softer edges and smooth, pleasing bokeh. Contrast is intentionally slightly lowered to preserve a more organic look, while the redesigned coatings favor warm red and blue flare tones and reduce green bias compared to earlier Vista designs. Despite the vintage rendering, the lenses retain high central resolution suitable for modern large-format digital cinema cameras.

Across the series, Vista-C lenses share a fast T1.5 maximum aperture that enables shallow depth of field work. They also exhibit virtually no focus breathing, which supports smooth focus pulls without distracting changes in angle of view.

Coverage and compatibility

The Vista-C series covers full-frame and large-format sensors. The lenses provide an image circle exceeding 46.7 mm, supporting “full-frame plus” cameras and even ARRI ALEXA 65 Open Gate. The series spans focal lengths from 18mm up to 135mm, offering options for wide establishing shots through to tight portraits on large-format sensors.

Mechanical design and handling

Mechanically, Vista-C lenses feature an all-metal housing for robust, professional use. They are available in several different mounts to suit varied camera systems. Each lens in the series shares the same exterior form factor and consistent gear positions, which simplifies lens swaps when using matte boxes and FIZ systems.

The lenses include cine-standard features such as 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears and approximately 300° of focus rotation, allowing precise manual control and smooth, accurate pulls. A 9-blade curved iris helps maintain smooth, rounded out-of-focus highlights as you stop down.

Key features

• Fast T1.5 maximum aperture with T22 minimum aperture across the series
• Full-frame and large-format coverage with image circle >46.7 mm, suitable for sensors up to 65 mm and ALEXA 65 Open Gate
• Vintage-inspired rendering with softer edges, reduced contrast, natural falloff and subtle field distortion
• Warm red and blue flare tones with redesigned coatings to minimize green bias and enhance color reproduction
• Near-zero focus breathing and high center resolution for modern cinema production
• ARRI PL mount with 0.8 MOD focus/iris gears and approximately 300° focus rotation
• Shared 114 mm front outside diameter and consistent gear positions for quick lens changes across the set
• 9-blade curved iris for smooth, rounded bokeh

Use cases

Use this 105mm Vista-C prime when you need an expressive, filmic look combined with production efficiency. It suits narrative features, television series, commercials and music videos. In these contexts, the lens’ warm rendering, shallow depth-of-field capability and cine-focused mechanics support both creative intent and practical shooting workflows.

Specifications

FAQ

Question: Is this 105mm Vista-C lens compatible with Canon EF cameras?
Answer: Yes. This product is the Tokina Vista-C 105mm T1.5 in Canon EF mount, so it mounts directly to Canon EF-equipped cameras.

Question: Will this lens cover large-format sensors like ARRI ALEXA 65?
Answer: The Vista-C series provides an image circle exceeding 46.7 mm and is specified as suitable for sensors up to 65 mm and ARRI ALEXA 65 Open Gate. That makes the series appropriate for large-format workflows.

Question: Does the lens support cine workflows with follow focus and matte boxes?
Answer: Yes. The Vista-C lenses use cine-standard 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, approximately 300° of focus rotation, and a shared 114 mm front diameter with consistent gear positions. These features make lens swaps and integration with follow focus systems and matte boxes straightforward.

Question: What kind of image character can I expect from this lens?
Answer: Expect a refined vintage look: softer edges, natural falloff, slightly reduced contrast, rounded bokeh from the 9‑blade iris, and warm red and blue flare tones due to the redesigned coatings. At the same time, the lenses maintain high center resolution suitable for modern cinema cameras.