Tokina Vista 35mm T1,5 Cinema PL

Tokina Vista 35mm T1.5 Cinema PL – Fast T1.5 for Low Light Situations and Shallow Depth of Field

Tokina Vista 35mm T1.5 Cinema PL is a fast cine prime lens that is perfect for filmmakers who need a compact and consistent lens. It is specifically designed to cover full-frame sensors and support high-resolution recording. With an internal focus design and a form factor that matches other lenses in the Tokina Cinema Vista series, this lens offers a smooth user experience and makes lens changes and accessory use on set easier and more efficient.

Key Design and Handling Features

This lens maintains a consistent placement of gears, focus rotation, and front housing diameter, making it easy to swap lenses quickly. Additionally, this ensures that accessories, such as matte boxes and follow-focus gears, can be kept aligned and ready for use. The innovative internal focus design means that the length of the lens remains constant during focus pulls, eliminating unwanted changes in lens length. Furthermore, the lens exhibits almost no breathing, making focus changes more stable and controlled.

Optical Performance and Image Character

Vista 35mm offers an impressive T-stop of T1.5, making it an excellent choice for shooting in low light or when you want to create a shallow depth of field. Tokina has used aspherical elements and modern coatings in the optical design to minimize chromatic aberrations and produce sharp, clear images suitable for recording in 8K resolution. Additionally, the lens features a 9-blade diaphragm that creates round and natural bokeh effects, providing an appealing look in out-of-focus areas.

Features

• Fast T1.5 Stop: Perfect for shooting in low light and controlling depth of field.
• Image Circle of 46.7 mm: Covers full-frame sensor sizes including VistaVision and Red Dragon.
• Appealing Image Character: Delivers excellent results across the aperture range and is useful wide open.
• Consistent Lens Length: Internal focus design ensures stability during focus pulls.
• No Image Shift: Supports stable framing during focus changes.
• 9-Blade Diaphragm: Creates naturally appearing bokeh and rounded out-of-focus light points.
• Robust Construction: Designed for professional use on set.
• Clearly Marked Scales: Focus and aperture scales are clearly marked on both sides for easy reading.

Compatibility and Intended Use

The lens covers an image circle that exceeds full-frame, making it particularly suitable for use with full-frame sensors and formats such as VistaVision and Red Dragon. It is expressly designed for 8K video, and its optical design aims to minimize chromatic aberration while delivering sharp images at high resolutions. The specified PL mount in the product name ensures that the lens is compatible with PL camera systems.

Technical Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Does the product require phantom power?
No, the Tokina Vista 35mm T1.5 Cinema PL does not have specific information regarding the need for phantom power.

What type of sensor is the lens designed for?
The lens is designed to cover full-frame sensors and supports formats such as VistaVision and Red Dragon.

What type of aperture does the lens have?
The lens has a 9-blade aperture that creates round and natural bokeh effects.

How does the internal focus design affect the use of the lens?
The internal focus design ensures that the length of the lens remains constant during focus adjustments, meaning you avoid unwanted changes in the length of the lens.