Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema Sony E

Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema (Sony E) – T1.5 large-format prime with vintage-inspired swirly Petzval bokeh

The Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema lens brings a vintage-inspired, lower-contrast look to modern large-format cinematography while retaining precise, reliable optics. It belongs to the Vista-P series, which updates the original Vista Prime design to produce expressive spherical distortion and a characteristic swirly, Petzval-type bokeh. This specific listing is for the 105mm focal length in Sony E mount.

Optical character and image rendering

Vista-P lenses emphasize a stylized image rather than a clinical one. Tokina increased spacing between optical elements to yield stronger spherical distortion and the distinctive swirly background rendering that many cinematographers seek for narrative and artistic projects.

At the same time, the design preserves high resolution in the image center and controls chromatic aberration. You get reduced overall contrast with crisp central sharpness and a more characterful, vintage look toward the edges of the frame.

The series runs at a fast T1.5 maximum aperture, which enables shallow depth of field and more flexible work in low light. A 9-blade curved iris produces smooth, rounded bokeh when you stop down or shoot highlights out of focus.

Large-format coverage and resolution

Vista-P primes provide a large 46.7 mm image circle. This coverage suits full-frame sensors, VistaVision sensors and digital 65 mm sensors. As a result, the lenses work well for high-resolution capture up to 8K, making them appropriate for modern large-format cinema cameras.

Practical optical behavior for production

Tokina tuned Vista-P to keep focus breathing near zero, so reframing during pulls stays subtle and predictable. The combination of minimized focus breathing, fast T1.5 aperture and strong spherical character makes these lenses useful when you want controlled focus pulls together with a stylized background rendering.

Mechanics and handling

Mechanically, Vista-P lenses feature a robust all-metal cine housing built for production use. They use 0.8 MOD cine gears on both focus and iris, and they offer approximately 300° of focus rotation for precise, repeatable pulls.

Tokina standardised front dimensions across the series: a consistent 114 mm front diameter with a 112 mm front filter thread. Gear and front positions match across focal lengths, which speeds up lens changes when using matte boxes or follow-focus/FIZ systems.

The series is available in multiple mount options, including PL, EF, MFT, E and LPL, allowing flexibility across rental packages and camera systems. Additionally, Vista-P lenses are offered both as new lenses and as a one-way modification to existing Vista Primes, giving productions that already use the Vista ecosystem an extra creative option.

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

Use cases

With its expressive vintage character and modern cine mechanics, the 105mm Vista-P is well suited to narrative work, music videos and commercials. It also works for any production that wants stylized, swirling bokeh while keeping a robust large-format workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Question: Is this 105mm Vista-P available for Sony E mount?
Answer: Yes. This listing specifies the 105mm Vista-P in Sony E mount, and the Vista-P series is offered in multiple mounts including E for broad camera compatibility.

Question: Will the lens cover full-frame and larger formats for high-resolution capture?
Answer: Yes. The Vista-P series provides a 46.7 mm image circle that covers full-frame, VistaVision and digital 65 mm sensors, and it is suitable for high-resolution capture up to 8K.

Question: How does the lens handle focus breathing and focus pulls?
Answer: Tokina tuned Vista-P for near-zero focus breathing and approximately 300° of focus rotation, which supports subtle reframing and precise, repeatable focus pulls on-set.

Question: What mechanical features help when switching lenses during a shoot?
Answer: The series uses matched gear positions, a consistent 114 mm front diameter and a 112 mm front filter thread. These standards speed up lens changes when using matte boxes and FIZ systems.

Question: Can existing Vista Prime owners get this look without buying new lenses?
Answer: Yes. Vista-P is available both as new lenses and as a one-way modification to existing Vista Primes, providing an additional creative option for productions already using the Vista ecosystem.