Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Fast T1.5 cine prime with vintage swirly Petzval-type bokeh

The Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema MFT is a large-format cine prime that combines a vintage-inspired image character with modern cine mechanics. It delivers a lower-contrast, expressive look with strong spherical distortion and a distinctive swirly, Petzval-type bokeh while maintaining reliable optical performance for contemporary production workflows.

Optical design and image character

Vista-P lenses use an updated optical layout that increases spacing between elements to create a more expressive image. As a result, the 105mm Vista-P produces strong spherical distortion and the characteristic swirly background rendering associated with Petzval-style optics. At the same time, the lens maintains crisp central sharpness and controlled chromatic aberration.

Furthermore, the series is tuned for reduced contrast compared with conventional modern primes. This delivers clean detail in the image center while offering a more stylized rendering toward the edges. The fast T1.5 maximum aperture supports shallow depth of field and flexible shooting in lower light.

Large-format coverage and resolution

Vista-P lenses provide a large 46.7 mm image circle. Therefore, they cover full-frame, VistaVision and digital 65 mm sensors. This large-format coverage makes the lenses suitable for high-resolution capture up to 8K, enabling use on modern large-format cinema cameras.

Mechanical build and cine-friendly features

Mechanically, the Vista-P series is built around robust all-metal cine housings. The lenses feature 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears and approximately 300° of focus rotation for precise, repeatable focus pulls. Focus breathing is kept to a minimum, which keeps reframing during pulls subtle.

In addition, the series uses a consistent 114 mm front diameter with a 112 mm front filter thread across focal lengths. Gear positions are matched across the series to speed up lens changes when you use matte boxes and FIZ systems. Mount options for the series include PL, EF, MFT, E and LPL, giving flexibility across a wide range of cinema cameras and rental packages.

Availability and modification option

Tokina offers Vista-P primes both as new lenses and as a one-way modification to existing Vista Primes. This provides an additional creative option for productions that already work within the Vista ecosystem and want the expressive Vista-P rendering.

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

Typical use cases

With their combination of expressive vintage character, fast T1.5 speed and modern cine mechanics, Tokina Vista-P primes suit narrative filmmaking, music videos, commercials and other productions that want a stylized, swirling bokeh look while staying within a robust large-format cine workflow.

Specifications

FAQ

Question: Is this 105mm Vista-P lens suitable for large-format sensors like full-frame and digital 65 mm?

Answer: Yes. The Vista-P series uses a 46.7 mm image circle that covers full-frame, VistaVision and digital 65 mm sensors, making the lenses suitable for large-format capture and for workflows up to 8K.

Question: What kind of image character can I expect from the Vista-P 105mm?

Answer: Expect a vintage-inspired, lower-contrast rendering with strong spherical distortion and a swirly Petzval-type bokeh. The lens retains crisp central sharpness and controlled chromatic aberration while producing a more stylized appearance toward the edges.

Question: How does the lens perform mechanically on set for focus pulls and accessories?

Answer: The lens features an all-metal cine housing, 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, and approximately 300° of focus rotation for precise, repeatable pulls. Gear positions and a matched front diameter help speed up changes when using matte boxes and FIZ systems.

Question: Does the Vista-P series minimize focus breathing?

Answer: Yes. Optically the series is tuned to keep focus breathing to a minimum, which helps keep reframing during pulls subtle and predictable.

Question: Can I convert existing Vista Primes to Vista-P specification?

Answer: The Vista-P option is available both as new lenses and as a one-way modification to existing Vista Primes, offering a path to the Vista-P look for productions already using Vista optics.

Question: Which mounts are available for the Vista-P series and which mount does this product use?

Answer: The Vista-P series is offered in multiple mount options including PL, EF, MFT, E and LPL. This specific listing is the 105mm T1.5 Cinema in the MFT mount variant, while other mounts are available across the series.

The Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema MFT blends a distinctive vintage rendering with modern cine mechanics, making it a practical creative tool for large-format narrative and commercial production.