Tokina Vista-P 40mm T1.5 Cinema Canon EF

Tokina Vista-P 40mm T1.5 Cinema Lens (Canon EF) – Fast T1.5 with Vintage-Style Swirly Petzval Bokeh

The Tokina Vista-P 40mm T1.5 is an exceptional cine-prime lens that combines vintage-inspired image rendering with modern technical solutions. Designed for both professional and enthusiastic filmmakers, this lens offers a fast maximum aperture of T1.5, allowing you to capture expressive images even in low light. The updated optical design provides a unique character and high quality, making it a perfect choice for anyone striving to create visually striking films.

Optical Character and Image Rendering

This lens is characterized by lower contrast and a vintage-like aesthetic that provides a softer and more stylized image rendering. With razor-sharp focus in the center of the image and a characteristic swirling bokeh at the edges, the Vista-P 40mm is designed to offer a classic feel without compromising modern image experience. The spherical distortion and controlled chromatic aberration create a visual experience that is both nostalgic and contemporary, making your films truly stand out.

The expressive spherical behavior of the lens makes it particularly useful when you want a dramatic background swirling or a softer, lower contrast across the image. At the same time, the high central resolution ensures that the subject always remains detailed and cinematic in the final production.

Aperture, Bokeh, and Low Light Capability

With a maximum aperture of T1.5, you can create a shallow depth of field and work effectively in low light. The aperture features nine curved blades that provide a smooth and rounded bokeh, creating beautiful separation between the subject and the background. You can also stop down the aperture to T22 to increase depth of field when needed or to achieve higher contrast. This aperture range gives you complete creative control over the image's aesthetics on set.

Coverage and Resolution

The Vista-P series offers a large image circle of 46.7 mm, making the 40mm lens suitable for full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors. This coverage also supports high-resolution recording workflows up to 8K, meaning the lens can be integrated into modern large-format pipelines while preserving the distinctive Vista-P rendering.

Focus Performance and Mechanics

One of the impressive features of the Vista-P 40mm is the minimal focus breathing, which ensures that focus adjustments remain subtle and predictable. The lens offers approximately 300° of focus rotation, which is ideal for precise and repeatable focus pulls, especially during narrative work. The mechanics of the lens are robust and entirely metal, ensuring durability and reliability.

It includes a 0.8 MOD focus and iris gear and has a uniform 114 mm front diameter with a 112 mm front filter thread. The gear positions are consistent across the Vista-P series, making it faster and easier to switch lenses when using matte boxes or follow-focus/FIZ systems.

Mounts and Availability

To fit various cameras, the Vista-P series is available in several mounts, including PL, EF, MFT, E, and LPL. This allows you to choose the mount that is most suitable for your camera and workflow, making this lens a flexible and versatile solution for all types of film production.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Tokina Vista-P 40mm T1.5 Cinema lens have a maximum aperture?
Yes, the lens has a maximum aperture of T1.5.

What type of bokeh can be expected from this lens?
The lens has nine curved blades that provide a soft and rounded bokeh, creating a beautiful separation between the subject and the background.

What image circle does the Tokina Vista-P 40mm T1.5 cover?
The lens offers a large image circle of 46.7 mm, making it suitable for full-frame, VistaVision, and digital 65 mm sensors.

How much focus rotation does the lens have?
The lens offers approximately 300° of focus rotation, which is ideal for precise and repeatable focus pulls.