Tokina Vista-P 65mm T1.5 Cinema Canon EF

Tokina Vista-P 65mm T1.5 Cinema Canon EF – fast T1.5 with vintage-inspired swirly Petzval bokeh

Tokina Vista-P cinema primes bring a vintage-inspired, lower-contrast look to modern large-format cinematography. The Vista-P 65mm T1.5 for Canon EF uses an updated optical design that increases spacing between elements. As a result, it creates expressive images with strong spherical distortion and the characteristic swirly, Petzval-type bokeh while keeping the precision and reliability expected from contemporary optics.

Optical character and performance

The 65mm Vista-P delivers a distinct, stylized rendering. It centers on a fast T1.5 maximum aperture with a T22 minimum, and it uses a 9-blade curved iris to produce smooth, rounded bokeh. The design intentionally reduces contrast for a more classic look, while preserving crisp central sharpness and controlled chromatic aberration.

Optically, Vista-P is tuned to increase spherical distortion and accentuate swirly background rendering. At the same time, it maintains high resolution in the image center and keeps focus breathing to a minimum, so reframing during focus pulls stays subtle. The fast T1.5 aperture also enables shallow depth of field and flexible work in low light.

Large-format coverage and resolution

The Vista-P series offers a large 46.7 mm image circle that covers full-frame, VistaVision and digital 65 mm sensors. This coverage makes the lens suitable for high-resolution capture, including workflows up to 8K. The combination of large-format coverage and the lens’s stylized rendering lets productions achieve a characterful look while still supporting modern high-resolution capture demands.

Mechanics, build and compatibility

Mechanically, this Vista-P 65mm features a robust all-metal cine housing and standard cine controls. It includes 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears and offers approximately 300° of focus rotation for precise and repeatable focus pulls. The series maintains a consistent 114 mm front diameter and a 112 mm front filter thread across focal lengths, and gear positions are matched across the series to speed up lens changes when using matte boxes and FIZ systems.

Mount options across the Vista-P family include PL, EF, MFT, E and LPL, giving flexibility across a wide range of cinema cameras and rental packages. This specific listing is for the Canon EF mount version of the 65mm Vista-P.

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

Technical specifications

Suitable productions and creative uses

Tokina Vista-P primes suit productions that want an expressive, vintage-inspired look within a contemporary large-format workflow. Use cases include narrative features, music videos, commercials and any project that benefits from stylized, swirling background rendering while keeping modern cine mechanics and large-format resolution.

FAQ

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

Question: Is this available in Canon EF mount?
Answer: Yes. The Vista-P family includes multiple mount options—PL, EF, MFT, E and LPL—and this listing is the Canon EF mount version of the 65mm Vista-P.

Question: How does the lens render bokeh and contrast?
Answer: Vista-P lenses intentionally deliver a lower-contrast, vintage-style rendering with strong spherical distortion and swirly Petzval-type bokeh. The 9-blade curved iris helps produce smooth, rounded bokeh while the optical tuning maintains high center resolution and controlled chromatic aberration.

Question: Will the lens work smoothly with matte boxes and FIZ systems?
Answer: Yes. The series maintains a consistent 114 mm front diameter and 112 mm filter thread across focal lengths, and gear positions are matched across the series. Combined with 0.8 MOD cine gears, these design choices speed up lens changes and integration with matte boxes and FIZ systems.

Question: Can existing Vista Primes be converted to Vista-P?
Answer: The Vista-P series is available both as new lenses and as a one-way modification to existing Vista Primes, offering an additional creative option for productions already using the Vista ecosystem.