Tokina Vista-P 35mm T1.5 Cinema Canon EF

Tokina Vista-P 35mm T1.5 Cinema Canon EF – Vintage-inspired, low-contrast rendering with swirling Petzval bokeh

The Tokina Vista-P 35mm T1.5 Cinema lens is designed for creative filmmakers who want to add a vintage-inspired character to their productions. With its unique optical design, this lens provides a distinct and stylized image rendering, making it an excellent choice for both professional and amateur filmmakers using Canon EF mount cine cameras. It combines traditional aesthetics with modern mechanical reliability to ensure you get the best of both worlds.

Optical Character and Image Rendering

This prime lens is carefully tuned to deliver lower contrast and a classic aesthetic that provides a softer and more cinematic feel. The sharpness remains high in the center of the image, while the edges take on a more stylized character that many filmmakers strive for. The lens emphasizes spherical distortion and a characteristic swirling bokeh, ideal for narrative and stylized storytelling.

The optical construction is designed to minimize chromatic aberration and maintain high resolution, meaning you get a vintage look without compromising modern image quality. The fast T1.5 aperture allows for shallow depth of field and offers flexibility when shooting in low light conditions.

Key Mechanical and Operational Features

The Tokina Vista-P 35mm T1.5 features a robust cine housing made of all-metal construction built to withstand professional workflows. Focus breathing is minimized, allowing you to make subtle focus adjustments effortlessly. With approximately 300° focus rotation and 0.8 MOD focus and iris gear, you get repeatable and precise focus pulls.

The lens also has gear position placements that are matched across the series, speeding up lens changes and making it easier to use with matte boxes and FIZ systems. The front diameter is consistently 114 mm, and the front filter thread measures 112 mm, simplifying the installation of accessories.

Large Format Coverage and Compatibility

The Vista-P lens has an image circle of 46.7 mm, allowing it to cover full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors. This makes the lens perfect for high-resolution recordings, including 8K. The mount options in the Vista-P series include PL, EF, MFT, E, and LPL, and this specific model is intended for Canon EF mount.

Applications

With its combination of vintage character, fast T1.5 aperture, and modern cine mechanics, the Tokina Vista-P 35mm T1.5 is perfect for feature films, music videos, commercials, and any productions that strive for a stylized, swirling bokeh. It is the ideal tool for filmmakers who want to maintain a robust cine workflow while realizing their creative visions.

Key Features

• Vintage style: Low-contrast rendering with strong spherical distortion and swirling Petzval-typical bokeh
• Fast aperture: T1.5 maximum aperture with T22 minimum, 9-blade curved iris, and soft, rounded bokeh
• Large format coverage: 46.7 mm image circle, suitable for full-frame, VistaVision, and 65 mm digital sensors
• High resolution: Sharp image in the center with controlled chromatic aberration

Frequently asked questions

Does the product require phantom power?
No, it does not indicate that the product requires phantom power.

What type of bokeh does the Tokina Vista-P 35mm T1.5 produce?
The lens produces a characteristic swirling bokeh.

What types of productions is the lens suitable for?
The Tokina Vista-P 35mm T1.5 is perfect for feature films, music videos, commercials, and productions that aim for a stylized, swirling bokeh.

What is the focus rotation for this lens?
The lens has approximately 300° of focus rotation.