Tokina 16-28mm MK II T3 Cinema for EF Mount

Tokina 16-28mm MK II T3 Cinema for EF Mount – Wide Angle Coverage for Full Frame and Vista Vision

The Tokina 16-28mm MK II T3 Cinema lens for EF mount is an exceptional optic that offers impressive wide-angle performance. It is designed to cover full-frame sensors as well as Vista Vision large format, making it ideal for both filmmakers and hybrid photographers seeking high-quality results. With a combination of modern optics and professional execution, this lens is crafted to meet the specific needs of film producers working in demanding environments.

Main Features

• Wide Angle Coverage: The lens offers a wide angle that covers both Full Frame and Vista Vision (VV) formats. This makes it excellent for large format recordings and seamlessly adapts to modern cinematic workflows where space and perspective are crucial.

• Parfocal Optical Design: With this feature, filmmakers can zoom without losing focus, allowing for smooth and seamless zoom transitions during recording. This is particularly important in dynamic film situations where focus must be maintained.

• Controlled Distortion and Chromatic Aberration: The optical design ensures that distortion is well controlled and that chromatic aberration is minimized, even at the widest aperture. This contributes to creating sharp and clear images with great color precision.

• All Metal Construction: The MK II lens features a robust all-metal housing, ensuring durability and long lifespan. Professional markings for focus, iris, and zoom are designed to withstand tough production environments.

• Physical Compatibility with the Vista Series: This redesign matches the physical characteristics of other lenses in the Vista series, providing a similar focus length and identical gear positions as the Vista Prime lenses. This facilitates transitions between different lenses on set.

• Interchangeable Mount System: The Tokina Cinema Vista Lens Mount can be switched between PL, EF, Sony E, MFT, and Nikon F in a matter of minutes. This provides maximum versatility across various cinema and stills/cinema hybrid platforms, which is a significant advantage for filmmakers.

• Works Well with Primes: The lens integrates seamlessly into lens sets, allowing it to be combined with prime lenses for consistent handling and workflow. This is crucial for producers who desire consistent performance across different focal lengths.

Design and Handling

The MK II redesign is carefully crafted to ensure consistency with the Vista series. It offers a robust and durable housing as well as standardized gear positions, ensuring that focus and zoom behavior match other Vista lenses. This is essential for film crews and focus pullers as it helps them maintain predictable functionality when switching between lenses on set.

Who This Lens is For

The Tokina 16-28mm MK II T3 Cinema lens is perfect for filmmakers and hybrid photographers in need of a reliable wide-angle zoom. With its professional markings, durable construction, and optical stability during zoom pulls, it is excellent for productions that require zooms to be combined with Vista Prime lenses or the use of large format sensors.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What type of sensor does the Tokina 16-28mm MK II T3 Cinema lens cover?
The lens covers full-frame sensors as well as Vista Vision large format.

What does it mean that the lens is parfocal?
It means that filmmakers can zoom without losing focus, allowing for smooth and seamless zoom transitions during recording.

How does the lens handle distortion and chromatic aberration?
The optical design ensures that distortion is well controlled and that chromatic aberration is minimized, even at the largest aperture.

What material is the Tokina 16-28mm MK II T3 Cinema lens made of?
The lens has a robust housing made entirely of metal, ensuring durability and long lifespan.