Tokina Vista 35mm T1,5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista 35mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Fast T1.5 for Low Light Shooting and 8K-Compatible Full Frame Coverage

The Tokina Vista 35mm T1.5 Cinema lens is an excellent solution for filmmakers looking for a fast and reliable lens. With its T-stop of 1.5, it makes it easy to capture stunning images in low light and also offers an image circle that exceeds full frame. This makes the lens a perfect choice for both professional and enthusiastic filmmakers who want high quality and flexibility in their recordings.

Key Optical Features

With a T1.5 aperture, the Tokina Vista 35mm facilitates shooting in low light and allows for the creation of a shallow depth of field, providing beautiful background blur. The lens is equipped with advanced aspherical elements and modern coatings that minimize chromatic aberration and ensure sharp images. This makes it particularly suitable for high-resolution recording, including 8K, when used with a compatible camera.

Design and Handling

The Tokina Vista 35mm features a design that is consistent with other lenses in the Tokina Cinema Vista series, making it easy to switch lenses and use accessories without needing adjustments. The internal focus design ensures that the length of the lens remains constant during focus pulls, providing stable and reliable use. This is especially important when working with follow focus systems and matte boxes, where precision is crucial.

Bokeh, Breathing, and Controls

A 9-blade iris creates a beautiful and natural bokeh, providing an attractive out-of-focus background for your subjects. The lens also exhibits almost no breathing during focus pulls, allowing for smooth and seamless focus transitions in filmmaking. Tokina has also placed clear and marked focus and iris graduations on both sides of the lens, facilitating precise measurement and reproducible settings.

Features

• Fast T-stop 1.5, great for shooting in low light – The large aperture helps you capture scenes in dark conditions and isolate subjects with shallow depth of field.
• Image circle of 46.7mm covers full frame, VistaVision, and Red Dragon – The lens projects an image circle larger than full frame, allowing use on a range of large sensor formats.
• Very appealing image character across the iris range and usable wide open – The optical design maintains usable sharpness and rendering even at the widest aperture.
• Consistent lens length during focus pulls – The internal focus design keeps the physical length of the lens stable at focus, facilitating the use of flags and follow focus accessories.
• No image shift during focus pulls – The optical construction minimizes image shift when focus is adjusted, supporting reliable framing during focus movements.
• 9-blade iris for naturally looking bokeh – The multi-blade aperture produces rounded out-of-focus highlights for a cinematic look.
• Robust construction – The lens is built to withstand the demands of professional filmmakers, ensuring long-lasting durability and reliability.

Specifications

• T-stop: T1.5
• Image circle: 46.7mm
• Number of blades in iris: 9

Frequently asked questions

What is the T-stop on the Tokina Vista 35mm T1.5 Cinema MFT?
The T-stop is 1.5, making it good for filming in low light.

What type of image circle does the lens project?
The lens projects an image circle of 46.7 mm, which covers full frame, VistaVision, and Red Dragon.

How does the lens handle focus shifts?
The internal focus design keeps the physical length of the lens stable at focus, minimizing image shift and facilitating the use of follow focus accessories.

How does the 9-blade iris affect the image's bokeh?
The 9-blade iris creates a beautiful and natural bokeh, providing an attractive out-of-focus background for subjects.