Tokina VISTA 29MM T1.5 CINEMA CANON EF

Tokina VISTA 29MM T1.5 CINEMA CANON EF – Fast T1.5 Aperture with Full-Frame and 8K-Compatible Coverage

The Tokina Vista 29 mm T1.5 cine lens for Canon EF is an exceptional optic designed for film production. With its fast T1.5 aperture and advanced optical construction, this lens is perfect for filmmakers looking to capture high-resolution images in challenging lighting conditions. It offers a large image circle that makes it suitable for full-frame recording, making it an excellent choice for both professional filmmakers and enthusiasts striving for the highest possible quality in their productions.

Compatible and Compact Cine Design

This 29 mm Vista lens is designed with a form factor shared by other Tokina Cinema Vista prime lenses, making it easy to handle and swap lenses during a shoot. With identical gear positions, focus rotation, and front tube diameter, you can quickly change lenses without needing to adjust your accessories like follow focus gears, matte boxes, and lens supports. The Canon EF mount allows the lens to easily connect to a variety of cameras compatible with the EF system, enhancing its versatility.

Optical Features and Image Quality

This lens offers an impressive T-stop of 1.5, which is crucial for filming in low light and allows for a very shallow depth of field. Tokina has utilized aspherical elements and modern coatings in the optical design to minimize chromatic aberrations and ensure sharpness is maintained across the image, even when recording in high-resolution 8K formats. With this lens, you achieve sharp and clear image quality that is essential for professional film productions.

Practical Handling for Cine Use

Tokina Vista lenses are designed with a focus on user-friendliness and predictable behavior during focus pulls. The 29 mm T1.5 model exhibits almost no breathing when focus changes, allowing you to capture dynamic scenes without losing the composition of the image. Additionally, the lens maintains a consistent physical length during focus pulls, which is beneficial for maintaining balance and precision with follow focus systems. Clearly marked focus and iris graduations on both sides of the tube make it easy to quickly read settings, regardless of the camera's position.

Bokeh and Aperture

With a 9-blade iris, this lens creates a round and soft bokeh that contributes to a natural feel in the film. This iris design allows you to achieve a pleasing and aesthetically appealing blur in the images, whether filming with wide-open apertures or rendering out-of-focus areas in a scene. This adds a professional touch and makes your films appear more vibrant and engaging.

Main Features

• Fast T1.5 Stop: Excellent for low-light filming, allows for shallower depth of field and better exposure.
• Image Circle: 46.7 mm, covers full-frame sensor, VistaVision, and Red Dragon – perfect for large sensors and high-resolution workflows.
• Image Character: Very pleasing across the iris area, provides usable image quality even at full aperture.
• Consistent Lens Length: Maintains focus and balance during focus pulls.
• No Image Shift: Prevents changes in image framing during focus adjustments.
• 9-Blade Iris: Creates naturally looking bokeh with rounder highlights.
• Robust Construction: Built for repeated use on film sets.
• Graduations: Clear focus and iris graduations on both sides of the lens for easy reading.

Frequently asked questions

Does the product require phantom power?
No, the lens is not powered via phantom power.

What type of aperture does the lens have?
The lens has a 9-blade iris that creates a round and smooth bokeh.

Is the lens suitable for filming in low light?
Yes, the fast T1.5 aperture makes it excellent for filming in low light.

What image circle does the lens cover?
The lens has an image circle of 46.7 mm, making it suitable for full-frame recording.