Skip to product overview

Tokina 105mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime

The Tokina 105mm T1.5 is a 105mm f/1.5 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Tokina 105mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime

Tokina 105mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime

Get notified when one lists.

We'll text or email you the moment a Tokina 105mm T1.5 is listed on GearFocus.

Have a Tokina 105mm T1.5 sitting in your bag?

You'd be the first listing for this model.
Serious buyers are already watching — list yours in minutes.

Sell your Tokina 105mm T1.5 on GearFocus

Lens Overview — Tokina 105mm T1.5

The Tokina 105mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime is a full-frame cinema lens built for demanding production environments. Mounted in the industry-standard PL Mount, it is designed to integrate seamlessly into professional cinema camera setups operating in the Cinema / Video camera system. As a prime lens sitting in the telephoto focal length range, the 105mm focal length delivers a natural compression and subject isolation that cinematographers often favor for portraiture, interviews, and close-action coverage.

The standout specification is the T1.5 maximum aperture, which provides substantial light-gathering capability and meaningful control over depth of field — useful when shooting in challenging lighting conditions or when a shallow focus look is desired. The lens is manual focus only, which is standard practice in cinema production where precise, repeatable focus pulls are handled by a dedicated focus puller. The full-frame image circle ensures compatibility with large-format and full-frame cinema sensors.

At 2,470g, it is a substantial piece of glass with a 112mm front filter thread, sized appropriately for a lens of this aperture and focal length. Image stabilization is not present, which is typical for a lens of this class used on stabilized rigs or gimbals.

Key Features — Tokina 105mm T1.5

T1.5 Maximum Aperture: Exceptional light-gathering capability allows shooting in low-light environments while delivering a shallow depth of field with smooth background separation.

105mm Telephoto Focal Length: A fixed telephoto perspective delivers natural subject compression, making it well-suited for portraiture, interviews, and close-action coverage.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures direct compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and other major cinema manufacturers.

Full-Frame Image Circle: Covers full-frame and large-format cinema sensors, providing flexibility across a wide range of modern cinema camera bodies.

Manual Focus Design: Dedicated manual focus ring supports precise, repeatable focus pulls as part of a standard professional focus puller workflow.

112mm Front Filter Thread: Large front thread accommodates filters appropriate for a lens of this aperture, with consistent sizing across the Vista Prime lineup for shared filter use.

Lens Specifications — Tokina 105mm T1.5

Tokina 105mm T1.5 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesStudio, Video / Cinematography
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length105mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.5
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread112mm

Description — Tokina 105mm T1.5

The Tokina 105mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime is engineered for professional cinema production on full-frame and large-format camera platforms. With a PL Mount and a full-frame image circle, it is built to work with the high-end cinema cameras that have become central to modern film and television production. The T1.5 maximum aperture is a key attribute, allowing cinematographers to shoot in lower light while maintaining creative control over depth of field.

At a 105mm telephoto focal length, this prime lens offers the compression and subject-to-background separation that makes it a natural choice for close-coverage shots, portraits, and interview setups. The lens is manual focus only, consistent with cinema production standards where a focus puller manages critical focus during a take. Weighing 2,470g and featuring a 112mm front filter thread, this is a substantial optic that demands a properly configured camera rig.

There is no image stabilization, so stabilization should be handled at the rig or camera level.

Pros — Tokina 105mm T1.5

  • ✓T1.5 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability and shallow depth-of-field control
  • ✓Full-frame image circle supports large-format and full-frame cinema sensors
  • ✓PL Mount compatibility integrates with the industry-standard professional cinema camera ecosystem

Cons — Tokina 105mm T1.5

  • ✗At 2,470g, the lens is heavy and may require additional rigging or support
  • ✗112mm filter thread limits filter compatibility to larger, less common and more expensive filter systems
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions on handheld or moving shots

Reviews — Tokina 105mm T1.5

Videos — Tokina 105mm T1.5

Tokina Cinema Vista Prime Lenses: Review and Footage — Nice Lady Productions

Resources & Downloads — Tokina 105mm T1.5

Manuals & Guides

Frequently Asked Questions — Tokina 105mm T1.5

What camera mount does the Tokina 105mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the industry-standard mount for professional cinema cameras. It is designed for the Cinema / Video camera system. No other mount variants are listed in the specifications.
Will this lens cover a full-frame sensor?+
Yes. The lens has a full-frame image circle, meaning it is designed to cover full-frame sensors without vignetting. This makes it suitable for use on large-format and full-frame cinema cameras.
Does the Tokina 105mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime have autofocus?+
No. The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus capability. This is consistent with professional cinema lens design, where focus is typically controlled by a dedicated focus puller using the lens's focus gear ring.
What filter size does this lens require?+
The lens has a 112mm front filter thread. This is a large filter diameter, so users should ensure their matte box or filter system is compatible with this size before purchasing filters.
How heavy is the Tokina 105mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime?+
The lens weighs 2,470g. This is a substantial weight, and cinematographers should account for it when planning their rig configuration, including support arms, tripod head payload ratings, and gimbal balance.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No. The specifications confirm that image stabilization is not present on this lens. For stabilized shooting, an external solution such as a gimbal, steadicam, or stabilized camera rig would be required.

Similar to Tokina 105mm T1.5

Loading similar products...