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Tokina Cinema AT-X 100mm T2.9 Macro Lens

The Tokina 100mm T2.9 Macro is a 100mm f/2.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Tokina Cinema AT-X 100mm T2.9 Macro Lens

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Lens Overview — Tokina 100mm T2.9 Macro

The Tokina Cinema AT-X 100mm T2.9 Macro is a prime cinema lens built for Super 35 cameras and designed around the PL Mount standard used widely across professional film and video productions. With a fixed focal length of 100mm and a maximum aperture of T2.9, this lens sits firmly in telephoto macro territory, offering a combination of reach and light-gathering capability well suited to close-up cinematography work. The lens is manual focus only, which is entirely expected in a cinema context where precise, repeatable focus pulls are managed through external follow focus systems.

There is no image stabilization, consistent with a lens built for rigged, controlled shooting environments rather than handheld run-and-gun use. At 1.3kg, it carries some weight that reflects its metal construction and cinema-grade build quality. The 82mm filter thread provides compatibility with a wide range of cinema filtration.

Covering the Super 35 format, this lens is engineered to work with the sensor sizes most commonly found in digital cinema cameras. For cinematographers needing a dedicated macro prime on PL-mount cameras, this Tokina Cinema offering delivers a purposeful, format-matched tool with a T2.9 aperture that enables solid control over depth of field in macro shooting scenarios.

Key Features — Tokina 100mm T2.9 Macro

100mm Prime Focal Length: Fixed telephoto perspective provides working distance and subject isolation well suited to macro cinematography.

T2.9 Maximum Aperture: Lets in a useful amount of light for a macro prime, giving cinematographers meaningful control over depth of field in close-up work.

1:1 Macro Capability: Achieves true life-size reproduction, making it practical for extreme close-up shots of small subjects.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.

Super 35 Format Coverage: Engineered to cover the sensor size used in the majority of digital cinema cameras without vignetting.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls using external follow focus systems in controlled production environments.

Lens Specifications — Tokina 100mm T2.9 Macro

Tokina 100mm T2.9 Macro full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesMacro, Studio, Video / Cinematography
Lens TypeMacro
FormatSuper 35
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length100mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.9
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread82mm

Description — Tokina 100mm T2.9 Macro

The Tokina Cinema AT-X 100mm T2.9 Macro is a prime cinema lens built around a PL Mount and engineered to cover the Super 35 format. With a fixed 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of T2.9, it is purpose-built for macro telephoto cinematography, offering consistent exposure control in a format tailored to professional digital cinema cameras. The lens operates with manual focus only, making it well suited to rigged productions where follow focus systems manage critical focus work.

There is no image stabilization, so it is designed to perform in controlled, supported shooting environments. Weighing 1.3kg, the lens has a substantial, cinema-grade build. An 82mm filter thread allows straightforward integration with cinema filtration systems, while the Telephoto / Macro classification makes it a specialized tool for capturing fine detail at close range.

As part of the Tokina Cinema AT-X line, this lens is aimed at cinematographers working with PL-mount camera systems who need a dedicated macro prime that fits the Super 35 ecosystem without compromise.

Pros — Tokina 100mm T2.9 Macro

  • ✓T2.9 maximum aperture provides solid light-gathering for a macro cinema prime
  • ✓PL Mount compatibility aligns with industry-standard professional cinema cameras
  • ✓Fixed 100mm focal length offers a dedicated telephoto macro perspective

Cons — Tokina 100mm T2.9 Macro

  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus for operators who need it in hybrid or documentary contexts
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable rigging for sharp results
  • ✗At 1.3kg, the lens adds meaningful weight to a cinema rig

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Frequently Asked Questions — Tokina 100mm T2.9 Macro

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The Tokina Cinema AT-X 100mm T2.9 Macro uses a PL Mount, which is the industry-standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. This makes it directly compatible with PL-mount cinema bodies without the need for an adapter.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. In a cinema production context, manual focus is standard practice, allowing focus pullers to use follow focus systems for precise, repeatable focus control during a shoot.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The lens is designed to cover the Super 35 format, which is one of the most common sensor sizes used in digital cinema cameras. It is specified for the Cinema / Video camera system.
What is the filter thread size on this lens?+
The filter thread diameter is 82mm, allowing cinematographers to attach a variety of filters directly to the front of the lens for exposure and creative control.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No, the specifications confirm that image stabilization is listed as None. For cinema work, stabilization is typically handled at the rig level through gimbals, fluid heads, or other camera support systems.
How heavy is this lens?+
The Tokina Cinema AT-X 100mm T2.9 Macro weighs 1.3kg. This is worth factoring in when planning your rig balance, particularly for handheld or gimbal-based setups.

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