Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5 Cinema Sony E

Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5 Cinema Lens – Vintage-style rendering with large-format coverage (Sony E)

The Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5 (Sony E) brings the Vista-P series' vintage-inspired character to Sony E-mount cameras. It pairs an expressive optical design with modern cine mechanics to deliver lower contrast, swirly bokeh and reliable performance on large-format sensors.

Optical character and image rendering

Based on the original Vista Prime series, the Vista-P design increases spacing between lens elements to create a more expressive image. Consequently, you get stronger spherical distortion and a Petzval-type swirly bokeh while retaining precise, modern optics.

Furthermore, the lens is tuned to keep high resolution in the image center and to control chromatic aberration. At the same time, the edges render with a more characterful, stylized look. This balance makes the lens suitable for projects that want a vintage feel without sacrificing image detail where it matters.

Aperture, bokeh and low-light use

The lens features a fast T1.5 maximum aperture and a T22 minimum. It also uses a 9-blade curved iris to produce smooth, rounded bokeh. As a result, you can achieve shallow depth of field and flexible work in low light while maintaining pleasing out-of-focus rendering.

Focus performance and mechanics

Focus breathing is kept near zero, so reframing during focus pulls remains subtle. The lens offers approximately 300° of focus rotation for precise, repeatable pulls. Additionally, it uses 0.8 MOD cine gears on both focus and iris and a robust all-metal cine housing for dependable mechanical performance on set.

Large-format coverage and resolution

The Vista-P series provides a 46.7 mm image circle, so this 25mm covers full-frame, VistaVision and digital 65 mm sensors. Therefore, the lens supports high-resolution capture up to 8K and fits into modern large-format cinema workflows.

Mounts, compatibility and workflow

This listing is for the Sony E mount version of the Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5. Across the series, Tokina offers multiple mount options—PL, EF, MFT, E and LPL—so productions can match lenses to different camera packages. The series also matches gear positions and keeps a consistent front diameter to speed lens changes when using matte boxes and FIZ systems.

Availability and modification option

Vista-P primes are available as new lenses, and the series can also be delivered as a one-way modification to existing Vista Primes. This option gives productions that already use Vista lenses an additional creative choice without replacing their entire set.

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

Use cases

With its expressive vintage character and cine-friendly mechanics, the Vista-P 25mm T1.5 suits narrative shoots, music videos, commercials and any production seeking a stylized, swirling bokeh look while remaining compatible with large-format cine workflows.

FAQ

Question: Does this 25mm Vista-P cover full-frame and larger sensors?
Answer: Yes. The lens has a 46.7 mm image circle and is suitable for full-frame, VistaVision and digital 65 mm sensors, supporting high-resolution capture up to 8K.

Question: How does the lens render out-of-focus areas and bokeh?
Answer: The Vista-P optical design intentionally increases spacing between elements to create strong spherical distortion and a swirly, Petzval-type bokeh. The 9-blade curved iris produces smooth, rounded out-of-focus highlights.

Question: Is the lens mechanically compatible with cine workflows like matte boxes and FIZ systems?
Answer: Yes. The series uses 0.8 MOD cine gears, an all-metal housing, and a consistent 114 mm front diameter with a 112 mm filter thread. Gear positions are matched across focal lengths to simplify lens changes on set.

Question: Which mounts are available, and which one does this listing include?
Answer: The Vista-P series is available in multiple mounts—PL, EF, MFT, E and LPL. This specific product listing is for the Sony E mount version of the Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5.