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

Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema Canon EF – Vintage-style low-contrast rendering with swirly Petzval bokeh

The Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema Canon EF is a large-format cine prime that brings a vintage-inspired, lower-contrast look to modern cinema workflows. It merges an updated optical design with robust cine mechanics to deliver expressive spherical distortion and characteristic swirly, Petzval-type bokeh while remaining suitable for high-resolution capture.

Vintage-inspired optics and expressive bokeh

Vista-P lenses update the original Vista Prime design by increasing spacing between optical elements. This change creates a more expressive image signature, with stronger spherical distortion and the distinctive swirly background rendering associated with Petzval-type optics. At the same time, the lens retains crisp central sharpness, giving you a combination of classic character and usable image quality for contemporary productions.

Optical performance and image coverage

The 105mm Vista-P features a fast T1.5 maximum aperture and a T22 minimum aperture, paired with a 9-blade curved iris that produces smooth, rounded bokeh. A large 46.7 mm image circle covers full-frame, VistaVision and digital 65 mm sensors, making the lens suitable for high-resolution capture up to 8K. Optically, the lens is tuned to maintain high resolution in the center and controlled chromatic aberration while offering more stylized rendering toward the edges.

Focus breathing is kept to a minimum, so reframing during focus pulls stays subtle. The fast T1.5 aperture also allows for shallow depth of field and flexible work in low light conditions.

Mechanics designed for cinema use

The 105mm Vista-P uses a robust all-metal cine housing and 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears for reliable use with follow-focus and motorized systems. It offers approximately 300° of focus rotation, enabling precise, repeatable focus pulls. The lens maintains a consistent 114 mm front diameter and a 112 mm front filter thread across the Vista-P series, and gear positions are matched across focal lengths to speed up lens changes when using matte boxes and FIZ systems.

Mounts, modifications and workflow flexibility

This listing is for the Canon EF mount version of the 105mm Vista-P. The Vista-P series is available in multiple mount options across its range, including PL, EF, MFT, E and LPL, providing flexibility across a wide array of cinema cameras and rental packages. Additionally, Vista-P optics are available both as new lenses and as a one-way modification to existing Vista Primes, offering a creative upgrade path for productions that already rely on the Vista ecosystem.

Key features

• Vintage-style, lower-contrast rendering with strong spherical distortion and swirly Petzval-type bokeh
• Fast T1.5 maximum aperture with T22 minimum, 9-blade curved iris and smooth, rounded bokeh
• Large-format coverage with a 46.7 mm image circle, suitable for full-frame, VistaVision and 65 mm digital sensors
• High resolution in the image center with controlled chromatic aberration and a more characterful look toward the edges
• Near-zero focus breathing and approximately 300° focus rotation for precise, repeatable focus pulls
• 0.8 MOD cine gears, all-metal housing, and matched 114 mm front diameter / 112 mm filter thread across the series
• Multiple mount options including PL, EF, MFT, E and LPL for broad camera compatibility

Specifications

Applications and typical use cases

Tokina Vista-P primes, including the 105mm T1.5, suit narrative filmmaking, music videos and commercials where a stylized, swirling bokeh and lower-contrast image are desired. The combination of vintage character, fast T1.5 speed and modern cine mechanics makes this lens a practical choice for productions that want expressive images while maintaining a large-format cine workflow.

FAQ

Question: Is this the Canon EF mount version of the Tokina Vista-P 105mm?
Answer: Yes. This listing describes the 105mm Vista-P in the Canon EF mount, while the Vista-P series itself is available in other mounts such as PL, MFT, E and LPL.

Question: What sensor sizes does the lens cover?
Answer: The Vista-P 105mm offers a 46.7 mm image circle that covers full-frame, VistaVision and digital 65 mm sensors, making it suitable for high-resolution capture up to 8K.

Question: How does the lens render out of focus areas and chromatic aberration?
Answer: The lens is tuned to produce strong spherical distortion and swirly, Petzval-type bokeh for expressive backgrounds, while maintaining high center resolution and controlled chromatic aberration.

Question: Can existing Vista Primes be converted to Vista-P optics?
Answer: Yes. Vista-P optics are available both as new lenses and as a one-way modification to existing Vista Primes, offering an upgrade path for productions already using the Vista ecosystem.

Question: Are the mechanical features suitable for professional cine workflows?
Answer: Yes. The lens has an all-metal cine housing, 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, approximately 300° focus rotation, and matched gear positions and front diameter across the series to simplify use with matte boxes, follow focus systems and FIZ setups.