Tokina Vista-P 135mm T1.5 Cinema Sony E

Tokina Vista-P 135mm T1.5 Cinema (Sony E) – Vintage style with swirling bokeh and coverage for large formats

The Tokina Vista-P 135mm T1.5 cine lens for Sony E is designed to provide filmmakers with a unique visual style that combines vintage aesthetics with modern optical precision. This lens is perfect for professional filmmakers, documentary producers, and creative projects where image quality and style are of utmost importance. With its exceptional features, it allows you to capture images with depth and character, regardless of the project you are working on.

Main Features

The 135mm long Vista-P lens is equipped with a fast maximum aperture of T1.5, which provides good opportunities for recording in low light and creates a shallow depth of field that highlights the subject. With its 9-blade diaphragm and a large image circle of 46.7 mm, the lens can cover full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors, making it ideal for high-resolution recording, including up to 8K. This combination of features makes the lens an excellent choice for film projects that require high quality and style.

Optical Construction and Image Rendering

Vista-P is optically tuned to enhance spherical distortion and deliver a distinctive swirling bokeh, creating a unique background blur that is characteristic of the Petzval style. Despite this distortion, the lens maintains high resolution and controls chromatic aberration, resulting in a sharp image core. Focus breathing is minimized, making framing during focus pulls appear elegant and discreet. Thanks to the fast T1.5 aperture, filmmakers can easily handle varying lighting conditions and create visually appealing scenes.

Mechanics and Handling

The Tokina Vista-P 135mm T1.5 is built with a robust metal construction that ensures durability and reliability during demanding film shoots. The lens features an industry-standard 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, allowing you to achieve precise and repeatable focus pulls with a rotation angle of approximately 300°. The consistent front diameter of 114 mm and front filter thread of 112 mm across the Vista-P series make it easy to swap lenses and use matte boxes and FIZ systems.

Mounts, Availability, and Modification Options

The Vista-P series offers several mount options, including PL, EF, MFT, E, and LPL, providing filmmakers with the flexibility to use the lens with various cine cameras and rental packages. Additionally, Vista-P primes can be customized as new lenses or offered as a one-way modification of existing Vista Primes, providing further creative options for productions already using the Vista ecosystem. This makes the lens a valuable asset for both new and experienced filmmakers.

Key Features

• Vintage style: Lower contrast with strong spherical distortion and characteristic Petzval-type bokeh.
• Fast maximum aperture: T1.5 with minimum aperture T22, 9-blade curved iris, and soft, round bokeh.
• Coverage for large formats: Large image circle of 46.7 mm, suitable for full-frame, VistaVision, and 65 mm digital sensors.
• High resolution: Sharp image in the center with controlled chromatic aberration and a more characterful look towards the edges.
• Minimal focus breathing: Approximately 300° focus rotation for precise, repeatable focus pulls.
• 0.8 MOD cine gears: Standardized gears for easy handling.

Frequently asked questions

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

What type of aperture does the lens have?
The lens has a 9-blade aperture.

What types of sensors does the lens cover?
The lens can cover full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors.

What is the maximum aperture for this lens?
The maximum aperture is T1.5.