Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema Sony E

Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema (Sony E) – T1.5 large format prime with vintage-inspired swirly Petzval bokeh

The Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema lens is designed for filmmakers seeking a unique and distinctive look in their productions. With its vintage-inspired, lower contrast appearance, this lens combines modern large format filmmaking with classic optical characteristics. It is perfect for both professional and enthusiastic filmmakers who want to explore a stylized image with distinct bokeh effects.

Optical character and image rendering

The Vista-P lens emphasizes a stylized and artistic image rather than a clinical one. Tokina has increased the distances between the optical elements to allow for stronger spherical distortion and the characteristic swirly background rendering that many cinematographers strive for in narrative and artistic projects. This contributes to creating a more expressive and dynamic image.

Despite the vintage-inspired appearance, the lens maintains high resolution in the center of the image and effectively controls chromatic aberration. You get a reduced overall contrast with sharp central focus and a more characterful, vintage appearance towards the edges of the image, which increases visual interest for the viewer.

The series features a fast T1.5 maximum aperture, allowing for a shallow depth of field and greater creative freedom when working in low light. The 9-blade curved iris provides a soft and rounded bokeh when stopping down the aperture or shooting out-of-focus illuminated areas, enhancing the artistic feel in your images.

Large-format coverage and resolution

The Vista-P primes offer a large image circle of 46.7 mm, making them well-suited for full-frame sensors, VistaVision sensors, and digital 65 mm sensors. This means that the lenses are well adapted for high-resolution recording up to 8K, making them ideal for modern large format film cameras used in professional film production.

Practical optical behavior for production

Tokina has tuned the Vista-P lenses to minimize focus breathing, ensuring that re-compositions during focus pulls remain subtle and predictable. The combination of minimized focus breathing, the fast T1.5 aperture, and the strong spherical character makes these lenses very useful when you want controlled focus pulls along with a stylized background rendering, which is crucial for professional filming.

Mechanics and handling

Mechanically, the Vista-P lenses are built in a robust all-metal cine housing designed to withstand the demands of production environments. They use 0.8 MOD cine gears for both focus and iris, offering approximately 300° of focus movement for precise and repeatable pulls. This functionality is essential for filmmakers who need reliable and accurate settings during recording.

Tokina has standardized the front dimensions across the series with a consistent front diameter of 114 mm and a 112 mm front filter thread. Gear and front positions match across focal lengths, speeding up lens changes when matte boxes or follow-focus/FIZ systems are used. This makes it easier to work quickly and efficiently during shoots.

The series is available in several mount options, including PL, EF, MFT, E, and LPL, providing great flexibility across rental packages and camera systems. Additionally, the Vista-P lenses are offered both as new lenses and as a one-time modification of existing Vista Primes, giving productions already using the Vista ecosystem an extra creative option.

Specifications

• Focal length: 105 mm
• Maximum aperture: T1.5
• Lens mount: Sony E
• Image circle: 46.7 mm
• Optical structure: Vintage-inspired design
• Number of blades: 9-blade iris
• Focus breathing: Near zero
• Build material: Metal

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum aperture on the Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema?
The maximum aperture is T1.5.

What type of bokeh effect can be expected from this lens?
The lens produces a swirly Petzval bokeh, enhancing the artistic feel of the images.

Which sensors is the Tokina Vista-P 105mm T1.5 Cinema designed for?
The lens is well-suited for full-frame sensors, VistaVision sensors, and digital 65mm sensors.

How is the lens built to withstand production environments?
The lens is constructed in a robust all-metal cine housing, designed to meet the demands of production environments.