Tokina Vista-P 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista-P 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Fast T1.5 with vintage-inspired rendering and swirling Petzval-type bokeh

The Tokina Vista-P 65mm T1.5 Cinema MFT lens is the perfect choice for filmmakers seeking a combination of modern performance and vintage aesthetics. With a fast T1.5 aperture, this lens offers fantastic light transmission, making it ideal for low-light situations. It is specifically designed to fit both professional film cameras and enthusiasts looking to achieve a unique visual style in their projects.

Optical character and image rendering

The Vista-P primes feature an optical design tuned to provide a classic and expressive look. It reduces contrast in images, delivering sharp details in the center of the image while the edges are highlighted with a more stylized rendering. The optical construction increases the distance between elements to emphasize spherical distortion and create the characteristic swirling background that many filmmakers strive for.

Despite its vintage-inspired design, the lens maintains high resolution and keeps chromatic aberration at a low level. This allows it to handle modern large-format cine cameras without compromising image quality.

Aperture, bokeh, and low-light performance

With a maximum aperture of T1.5 and a minimum aperture of T22, this 65mm Vista-P lens offers great flexibility. The 9-blade curved iris provides a soft and rounded bokeh that enhances creative control over subject isolation and background. The combination of the large aperture and iris design makes the lens excellent for use in low-light conditions, which is crucial for cinematographers aiming to capture moods and atmospheres.

Large-format coverage and resolution

The Vista-P lenses have a large image circle of 46.7 mm, making them compatible with full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors. This coverage allows the 65mm Vista-P to integrate seamlessly into large-format workflows and deliver high-resolution recordings up to 8K. The stylized aesthetic that the lens offers makes it an excellent choice for professional productions.

Focus performance and mechanics

The lens is designed to minimize focus breathing, making recomposing during focus pulls subtle and easy. Mechanically, the Vista-P lenses are built with a robust all-metal cine housing and 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears. With approximately 300° of focus movement, you can make precise and repeatable focus pulls. The gear positions are carefully matched across focal lengths, facilitating lens changes when using matte boxes and FIZ systems.

Mounts, front diameter, and filters

The Vista-P 65mm is available with multiple mount options, including PL, EF, MFT, E, and LPL. The series has a consistent front diameter of 114 mm and a front filter thread of 112 mm across all lenses, simplifying the use of accessories and filters on the shooting set.

Availability and modification

The Vista-P primes are offered both as brand new lenses and as a one-way modification of existing Vista Primes. This option provides productions already using the Vista ecosystem with a creative choice without needing to replace their entire lens set, making it more cost-effective and flexible.

Key features

• Vintage-styled, lower contrast: For a unique expression in films.
• Swirling Petzval-type bokeh: Creates a distinct background effect.
• High resolution: Handles modern large-format cine cameras and recording up to 8K.
• Robust construction: All-metal housing for long-lasting use.
• Multiple mounts: Flexibility for different cameras.

Frequently asked questions

What type of aperture does the Tokina Vista-P 65mm T1.5 have?
The lens has a maximum aperture of T1.5 and a minimum aperture of T22.

What is the optical construction of the Tokina Vista-P 65mm T1.5?
The optical construction is tuned to provide a classic and expressive look, with low chromatic aberration and an emphasis on spherical distortion to create a swirling background.

What mount options are available for the Tokina Vista-P 65mm T1.5?
The lens is available with several mount options, including PL, EF, MFT, E, and LPL.

How much focus rotation does the lens have?
The lens has approximately 300° of focus rotation, allowing for precise and repeatable focus pulls.