Tokina 11-20mm T2,9 Cinema EF

Tokina 11-20mm T2.9 Cinema EF – compact ultra-wide angle for modern digital cinema

The Tokina 11-20mm T2.9 Cinema EF lens is an exceptional tool for filmmakers looking for a compact and high-quality ultra-wide angle option. It is specifically designed for modern digital film productions and offers a wider field of view that allows for capturing stunning images in various environments. With a full metal construction and a design inspired by the film industry, this lens is ideal for professionals working in demanding and rapidly changing production environments.

Key features at a glance

This lens has a focal length of 11–20mm, making it perfect for capturing wide-angle scenes, while the maximum aperture of T2.9 allows for good light transmission even in low-light conditions. The full metal construction ensures a robust and durable housing, which is important for withstanding harsh shooting conditions. The cinema-styled extended focus throw enables precise and comfortable manual focus control, making it easier for filmmakers to manage focus during various shoots.

To further facilitate shooting, the lens is equipped with 0.8 Mod cinema gears on the focus, zoom, and iris rings, making it compatible with standard follow-focus systems. The industry-standard 95mm front ring allows for easy mounting of matte boxes, and the 86mm filter thread provides low-profile filtering options to suit different shooting needs. The Tokina Cinema Vista Lens Mount system offers interchangeable mounts, increasing versatility for use with a variety of cameras.

Mounts and compatibility

This lens uses the Tokina Cinema Vista Lens Mount system, which makes it easy to change mounts in just a few minutes. This provides maximum flexibility and allows the lens to be used with both cine and stills/cinema hybrid cameras. Available mount options include:

• PL
• EF (this product version)
• Sony E
• MFT
• Nikon F

Practical benefits on set

The 95mm front ring is designed to provide secure matte box mounting, which is crucial for professional filtering and handling of flare effects. Additionally, the 86mm filter thread offers a low-profile option for situations where a standard matte box may be impractical. Since the lens is parfocal, users can zoom without losing focus during a shot, which is particularly useful during complex movements and zoom racks.

The cinema-styled extended focus throw, along with 0.8 Mod gears, provides precise and repeatable focusing for all shoots. The gear placements are also designed to match Tokina's other zoom lenses, making lens changes and rigging easier for camera teams already using Tokina's product line.

Frequently asked questions

What is the focal length of the Tokina 11-20mm T2.9 Cinema EF?
The focal length is 11–20mm.

What is the maximum aperture of the lens?
The maximum aperture is T2.9.

What makes the lens suitable for professional filmmakers?
The lens has a full metal construction that ensures a robust and durable housing, which is important for withstanding tough recording conditions.

How does the lens facilitate manual focus control?
The cinema-styled extended focus throw allows for precise and comfortable manual focus control.