Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Fast T1.5 for vintage-styled, swirling Petzval-like bokeh

Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5 Cinema MFT is a standout lens designed for filmmakers who want a vintage style with modern performance. With a fast T1.5 aperture, this lens offers a unique optical design that is perfect for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It was created with a focus on delivering a distinct cinematic aesthetic, making it ideal for both professional and enthusiastic filmmakers seeking creative expression in their images.

Optical character and image rendering

The Vista-P optics are designed to increase the distances between lens elements, resulting in expressive images with noticeable spherical distortion and a Petzval-like, swirling bokeh. This design ensures that sharpness is high in the center of the image while the edges take on a softer and more stylized appearance. Thanks to the low chromatic aberration, photographers can enjoy sharp details in the center of the image without losing the aesthetic feel at the edges.

Focusing on a fast T1.5 maximum aperture, the Vista-P lens allows for shallow depth of field and flexible handling in low light. Its reduced contrast compared to modern clinical prime lenses helps create a vintage feel, which is perfect for cinematic productions where style and character are in focus.

Practical cine features

Mechanically, the Vista-P 25mm T1.5 is built with a robust all-metal cine housing and cine-standard gearing. The lens has a 0.8 MOD focus and iris field, allowing for precise control during recording. The approximately 300° focus rotation gives filmmakers the ability for fine, repeatable focus pulls, while focus breathing is kept close to zero, ensuring that recompositions remain subtle and predictable during recording.

The series is also designed to have matched gear positions across different focal lengths, ensuring that the front diameter and filter thread are consistent. This facilitates quick and easy lens changes when using matte boxes, follow-focus systems, or FIZ controls.

Compatibility and large-format readiness

Although this model is intended for the MFT mount, the Vista-P primes are designed with a large 46.7 mm image circle. This image circle can cover full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors, making the lens suitable for high-resolution recording up to 8K. The Vista-P family is available in several different mounts, and the lenses can be customized to provide productions with a creative upgrade option.

Main features

• Vintage style: Lower contrast rendering with strong spherical distortion and swirling Petzval-like bokeh
• Fast aperture: T1.5 maximum aperture with T22 minimum, 9-blade curved iris, and smooth, rounded bokeh
• Large-format coverage: 46.7 mm image circle, suitable for full-frame, VistaVision, and 65 mm digital sensors
• High resolution: Sharp image in the center with controlled chromatic aberration and a characterful appearance towards the edges
• Close to zero focus breathing: Approximately 300° focus rotation for precise, repeatable focus pulls

Frequently asked questions

What type of bokeh does the Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5 Cinema MFT offer?
It offers a vintage-inspired, swirling Petzval-like bokeh.

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

What type of housing does the Tokina Vista-P 25mm T1.5 have?
The lens has a robust all-metal cine housing.

What is the focus rotation for the lens?
The focus rotation is approximately 300°.

What image circle does the lens have and what does it mean for use?
The lens has an image circle of 46.7 mm, making it suitable for full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors.