Tokina Vista-C 105mm T1.5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista-C 105mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Fast T1.5 large-format cinema prime with vintage-inspired rendering

The Tokina Vista-C 105mm T1.5 Cinema MFT is a member of the Vista-C cinema prime family designed for filmmakers who want a distinctive, characterful image while keeping modern reliability. This 105mm variant follows the same optical and mechanical design principles used across the series, delivering the series’ vintage-inspired rendering and professional cine mechanics in an MFT mount option.

Distinctive optics and image character

Vista-C primes use completely new optics and coatings compared to earlier Vista lines. Optically, they are tuned for a refined vintage aesthetic that emphasizes a classic, organic look.

• Gentle field distortion that contributes to a filmic personality.
• Natural falloff and softer edges that ease transitions between subject and background.
• Smooth, pleasing bokeh supported by a 9-blade curved iris for rounded out-of-focus highlights.
• Contrast is slightly lowered and the overall rendering is warmer with reduced green cast compared to earlier Vista designs.
• Redesigned coatings produce expressive blue and red flare tones while minimizing green bias.
• High central resolution retained for compatibility with modern large-format digital cinema cameras.

Large-format coverage and aperture

The Vista-C series supports full-frame and large-format sensors. Across the range, the lenses share a fast T1.5 maximum aperture with a T22 minimum aperture, enabling shallow depth-of-field work and controlled exposure when stopped down. The image circle of the series exceeds 46.7 mm, making the lenses suitable for sensors up to 65 mm and ARRI ALEXA 65 Open Gate.

Mechanics and consistency across the set

Tokina built the Vista-C lenses with professional production workflows in mind. The series combines robust mechanical design with consistent handling to speed up lens changes and maintain predictable results on set.

• All-metal housing and a shared exterior form factor across the series.
• Consistent gear positions and a 114 mm front outside diameter to simplify use with matte boxes and FIZ systems.
• Approximately 300° of focus rotation for precise manual control and smooth focus pulls.
• 0.8 MOD cine gears fitted to the lenses to match standard follow-focus systems.
• Near-zero focus breathing to avoid distracting shifts in angle of view during focus pulls.

Where Vista-C fits in production

With its blend of classic cinema character and up-to-date optical and mechanical design, the Vista-C series fits productions that need an expressive, filmic look while retaining production efficiency and large-format coverage. Typical use cases include narrative features, series work, commercials and music videos.

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

Smart FAQ

Question: Will the 105mm T1.5 MFT version deliver the same visual character as other Vista-C primes?
Answer: Yes. The 105mm MFT variant is part of the Vista-C family and shares the same optical tuning and coatings that produce the series’ vintage-inspired look: softer edges, natural falloff, warmer rendering, and expressive flare tones.

Question: Is this lens suitable for large-format cameras 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 ALEXA 65 Open Gate. That is a series-level specification that applies to the Vista-C design.

Question: How does the lens handle focus pulls and breathing?
Answer: Vista-C primes are designed with approximately 300° of focus rotation and near-zero focus breathing to enable precise manual control and smooth focus pulls without distracting changes in angle of view.

Question: Can I expect consistent handling when swapping lenses across the Vista-C set?
Answer: Yes. Vista-C lenses share a common exterior form factor, a 114 mm front outside diameter and consistent gear positions, which makes lens swaps fast and predictable for use with matte boxes and FIZ systems.

Question: What production types suit the Vista-C 105mm T1.5?
Answer: The Vista-C series is well suited to narrative features, series work, commercials and music videos where an expressive, filmic look is desired while retaining production efficiency and large-format coverage.