Tokina Vista 180mm T1.9 Cinema Canon EF

Tokina Vista 180mm T1.9 Cinema Canon EF – Fast T1.9 for Low Light and Shallow Depth of Field

The Tokina Vista 180mm T1.9 Cinema lens is specially designed for filmmakers who need a high-performance telephoto prime. With an aperture of T1.9, this lens offers fantastic opportunities for low-light recording and a controlled depth of field effect. It is perfect for both professional and enthusiastic filmmakers who want to achieve high image quality and creative control over their shots.

Key Benefits

This lens is particularly useful when working in low light or when you want to create a shallow depth of field. Thanks to its design, which matches other lenses in the Tokina Vista series, you can easily switch lenses without needing to adjust settings or accessories. The internal focus design ensures a constant length during focus pulls, allowing you to perform focus transitions with precision and without image shift, a crucial factor for video recording.

Features

• Fast T1.9 aperture — Allows filming in low light and creates a very shallow depth of field, perfect for dramatic scenes.
• Image circle of 46.7 mm (PL) — Covers full-frame sensors and is compatible with large formats such as VistaVision and Red Dragon.
• Usable wide open — Provides an appealing image character and maintains high quality even at T1.9.
• Consistent length during focus pulls — The internal focus system ensures that the lens does not extend when adjusting focus, facilitating rigging and use of matte boxes.
• No image shift during focus pulling — The well-thought-out optical design prevents image shift when focus is adjusted.
• 9-blade iris — Creates round and natural out-of-focus highlights with an attractive bokeh effect.
• Robust construction — Built to withstand professional use in demanding environments.
• Focus and iris markings on both sides — Clearly marked scales facilitate collaboration with operators regardless of which side of the camera they are on.

Optical Properties

Utilizing aspherical elements and modern coatings, the lens minimizes chromatic aberrations and delivers sharp images even at high-resolution recording, including 8K. The thoughtful design also minimizes breathing, ensuring that focus pulls remain stable and discreet during recording.

Compatibility and Applications

The Tokina Vista 180mm T1.9 is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF mount and is ideal for a variety of film genres, including fiction, documentary, and commercial film. The lens is perfect for situations where long reach, shallow depth of field, and high performance in low light are important, and its design allows for easy integration with other lenses and accessories in a kit.

Technical Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the aperture of the Tokina Vista 180mm T1.9?
It has an aperture of T1.9.

What is the image circle for this lens?
The image circle is 46.7 mm.

How many blades does the lens iris have?
The lens has a 9-blade iris.

Which camera mounts is the Tokina Vista 180mm T1.9 compatible with?
It is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF mount.