Tokina Vista-C 25mm T1.5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista-C 25mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – Fast T1.5 Aperture for Cinematic Shallow Depth of Field

Tokina Vista-C 25mm T1.5 Cinema MFT is an exceptional lens within Tokina's Vista-C series of cine primes, specifically designed for filmmakers seeking a distinct and characterful image expression. With its professional cine-mechanical features and a fast T1.5 aperture, this lens is perfect for both filming and still photography where feel and quality are crucial. Whether you are working with shallow depth of field or soft focus transitions, the Vista-C 25mm will deliver impressive results.

Optical Character and Rendering

Vista-C primes are equipped with entirely new optical designs and anti-reflective coatings, setting them apart from previous lines like Vista, Vista One, and Vista-P. This innovation provides a refined vintage aesthetic, with mild field distortion and soft falloff. Thanks to the carefully designed optics, you get a pleasing bokeh and expressive blue and red flare tones. The contrast is slightly subdued, creating a classic look, and the coatings reduce green color fringing, resulting in a warmer overall rendering. Despite its cinematic character, the lens maintains high central resolution, making it well-suited for modern large-format digital filmmaking.

Coverage Area, Aperture, and Focus Behavior

The Vista-C series is designed to cover full-frame and large-format sensors with an image circle exceeding 46.7 mm. This means the lenses are compatible with “full-frame plus” cameras and can handle systems up to ARRI ALEXA 65 Open Gate. The fast T1.5 maximum aperture and T22 minimum aperture across the series allow for work with shallow depth of field and smooth focus shifts. Additionally, the optics exhibit virtually no focus breathing, meaning changes in focus do not disturb the image angle.

Mechanical Design and Handling

Vista-C lenses are robust and built in a full metal housing, ensuring durability and reliability during film production. They are available in several different mounts and feature a 0.8 MOD cine gear with approximately 300° focus rotation, allowing for precise manual control. Common dimensions, including a front diameter of 114 mm and consistent gear positions, make lens changes quick and predictable when using matte boxes and FIZ systems. The 9-blade curved iris helps maintain soft, rounded out-of-focus highlights when stopped down.

Key Features

• Fast T1.5 Maximum Aperture: T22 Minimum Aperture across the series
• Coverage: Full-frame and large-format with image circle >46.7 mm, suitable for sensors up to 65 mm and ALEXA 65 Open Gate
• Vintage-Inspired Rendering: Softer edges, reduced contrast, natural falloff, and subtle field distortion
• Flare Tones: Warm red and blue tones with redesigned coatings to minimize green bias and enhance color rendition
• Focus Breathing: Nearly none and high central resolution for modern film production
• Mount: ARRI PL mount with 0.8 MOD focus/iris gear

Frequently asked questions

Does the Tokina Vista-C 25mm T1.5 Cinema MFT have a fast aperture?
Yes, it has a fast T1.5 maximum aperture.

What type of image quality does this lens offer?
The lens offers a vintage-inspired image quality with smooth focus transitions and a pleasing bokeh.

Is the lens compatible with full-frame sensors?
Yes, the Vista-C series is designed to cover full-frame and large format sensors with an image circle exceeding 46.7 mm.

What is the construction of the lens?
The lens is built in a full metal housing, ensuring durability and reliability during film production.