Tokina Vista-C 40mm T1.5 Cinema MFT

Tokina Vista-C 40mm T1.5 Cinema MFT – fast T1.5 aperture with vintage-inspired rendering

Tokina Vista-C 40mm T1.5 Cinema MFT is designed for filmmakers using the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system and offers a combination of a fast maximum aperture of T1.5 and a vintage-inspired image signature. With this lens, filmmakers gain access to an optical character that is both unique and reliable, making it perfect for professional film projects where image quality is of utmost importance.

Designed for filmmakers who want character and reliability

Tokina has developed the Vista-C series in collaboration with experienced cinematographers and rental houses, resulting in a lens family that is optimized for large format film. The 40mm version provides the same aesthetic feel and mechanical consistency as the rest of the series, making it an excellent choice for filmmakers seeking a reliable solution with character.

Optical characteristics

Vista-C prime lenses, including the 40mm model, are calibrated to deliver a fine vintage aesthetic. Users can expect soft field distortion, natural vignetting, and softer edges that collectively contribute to a classic and organic image. The lens has a slightly reduced contrast and also highlights warm blue and red flare tones, created by the redesigned coatings that effectively reduce green dominance. Despite the vintage-inspired rendering, Vista-C lenses deliver high central resolution, making them suitable for modern digital film production.

With a large image circle (>46.7 mm), the Vista-C design supports use with full-frame and large format cameras. The fast T1.5 aperture allows filmmakers to work with shallow depth of field and smooth focus pulls, providing greater creative freedom during filming.

Mechanical design and handling

Mechanically, the Vista-C lenses are constructed with robust, all-metal housings and professional cine-friendly features. The series uses 0.8 MOD cine gears and offers a focus rotation of approximately 300°, providing precise manual control and smooth, predictable pulls. Each lens in the series has the same outer form factor, including a front diameter of 114 mm and consistent gear positions, simplifying lens changes, especially when using matte boxes or remote focus systems.

The 9-blade curved iris provides soft and rounded out-of-focus highlights when stopped down, contributing to an appealing bokeh that enhances the vintage-inspired rendering.

Key features

• Fast maximum aperture: T1.5 (with T22 as the smallest aperture across the series)
• Full-frame and large format coverage: An 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 vignetting, and subtle field distortion
• Warm flare tones: Red and blue tones from redesigned coatings to minimize green dominance and enhance color reproduction
• Almost zero focus breathing: High central resolution for modern film production

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum aperture for the Tokina Vista-C 40mm T1.5 Cinema MFT?
The maximum aperture is T1.5.

What system is the Tokina Vista-C 40mm T1.5 Cinema MFT designed for?
It is designed for the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system.

What optical characteristics can users expect from this lens?
Users can expect soft field distortion, natural vignetting and softer edges, as well as slightly reduced contrast.

How is the mechanical design of the Tokina Vista-C 40mm T1.5 Cinema MFT?
The lens features robust all-metal housing and uses 0.8 MOD cine gears with a focus rotation of approximately 300° for precise manual control.