Tokina Vista 18mm T1,5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Fast T1.5 for low-light cinematography and shallow depth of field

Tokina Vista 18 mm T1.5 Cinema MFT is a professional cine-prime designed for filmmakers seeking a wide-angle lens with a focal length of 18 mm, perfect for capturing stunning images even in low light. With its fast T-stop of T1.5, this lens offers excellent opportunities for low-light shooting and enables a shallow depth of field, creating a dramatic effect in cinematic productions. It is ideal for both amateur and professional filmmakers striving for high-quality video recording.

Key optical features

The lens offers an impressive T-stop of T1.5, which is invaluable when working in low light or when wanting to create a shallow depth of field effect. Tokina has integrated aspherical elements and advanced coatings to minimize chromatic aberration, resulting in sharp and clear images that are excellent for 8K video recording. This optical design ensures that the lens maintains an appealing image character throughout the aperture range, which is crucial for filmmakers who value quality.

Design and handling

The Vista 18 mm has a design that is consistent with other lenses in the Tokina Vista Cinema series. This means you get a uniform gear position for focus and focus rotation, making lens changes quick and easy. The internal focus mechanism ensures that the length of the lens remains constant during focusing, eliminating image shifts that can occur during focus adjustments. Additionally, the lens is designed to minimize so-called breathing, making focus transitions smooth and cinematic.

Bokeh, iris, and markings

Tokina Vista 18 mm features a 9-blade iris that provides a natural and round bokeh, enhancing out-of-focus highlights. Clearly marked focus and iris scales are present on both sides of the lens, facilitating quick adjustments and multi-operator settings on set.

Applications

• Low-light cinematography thanks to the fast T1.5 aperture.
• Wide-angle shots for narrative, documentary, and location work with an 18 mm perspective.
• High-resolution video production, including 8K recording, thanks to sharp image rendering and controlled chromatic aberration.
• Multi-lens setups and quick lens changes, due to consistent form factor and gear placement across the Vista series.

Features

• Fast T1.5 stop, great for shooting in low light.
• Image circle of 46.7 mm covers full-frame, VistaVision, and Red Dragon.
• Sensuous image character across the iris range and usable wide open.
• Consistent lens length during focus pulls.
• No image shift during focus pulls.
• 9-blade iris for naturally appearing bokeh.
• Robust construction.
• Focus and iris scales on both sides.

Technical specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the T-stop for Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 Cinema MFT?
The T-stop is T1.5, which is good for filming in low light.

What type of bokeh does the lens produce?
The lens has a 9-blade iris that provides a natural and round bokeh.

What applications is the lens suitable for?
The lens is suitable for low-light cinematography, wide-angle shots for narrative, documentary, and location work, as well as high-resolution video production, including 8K recording.

How does the lens handle focus adjustments?
The internal focusing mechanism ensures that the length of the lens remains constant during focusing, eliminating image shifts during focus adjustments.