Tokina release 9 new T1.5 Vista-C Cine Prime lenses

By Tim Levy | 12 February 2025

Tokina has reimagined its popular Vista series with the launch of the Vista-C Cine Prime T1.5 lenses, offering a fusion of vintage aesthetics and contemporary performance.

These newly structured lenses feature an updated optical formula that are meant to deliver a smooth, gentle fall-off from subject to foreground, reminiscent of classic cinema lenses. Enhanced flare control with warm colour tones further adds to their vintage appeal while maintaining modern optical precision.

The Vista-C Cine Primes with their fast T1.5 aperture, enable shooting in low light, with extremely shallow depth of field, with nearly zero focus breathing.


Newly developed coatings introduce red and blue hues to flares, moving away from the green tones found in the standard Vista series and other contemporary lenses. The image circle supports up to 65mm large format sensors, maximising flare effects and expanding creative possibilities for cinematographers.

All lenses feature an Arri PL (Positive Lock) mount, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema cameras. While designed primarily for Arri cameras, they can also be used with Sony, Canon, RED, Blackmagic, and Fujifilm cameras when paired with the appropriate PL mount adapter or when using models that support interchangeable lens mounts.

Available Focal Lengths:

18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, 85mm, 105mm, 135mm

Key Features:

  • Enhanced Spherical Distortion & Reduced Contrast – Achieves a distinctive vintage aesthetic.

  • Super Fast T1.5 Aperture – Ideal for low-light cinematography and achieving beautiful bokeh.

  • Virtually No Focus Breathing – Ensures seamless focus transitions.

  • 300-Degree Focus Rotation – Enables precise manual focusing.

  • Large Format Coverage – Supports high-resolution digital cinema cameras.

  • High Resolution, Low Distortion & Minimal Chromatic Aberration – Delivers exceptional image quality.

  • Durable All-Metal Cine-Style Housing – Built for professional use.

  • Smooth 9-Blade Curved Iris – Creates natural, cinematic bokeh.

  • Consistent 114mm Front Diameter & 112mm Front Filter Thread – Ensures uniformity across the lens lineup.

  • Identical Gear Positions Across All Focal Lengths – Simplifies lens swaps on set.

 

There is currently no Australian price, though the price ranges from US $10,599 to $12,499 (AU$17,000 – $20,000)

You can find out more on the Tokina website.