Tokina Cinema has added four new lenses to its Vista-P series. The 40mm T1.5, 65mm T1.5, 105mm T1.5 and 135mm T1.5 Vista-P lenses join the existing five lenses to form a comprehensive set with their own look.
Each lens covers Vista Vision-sized sensors, with an area of definition that can be used on even larger formats.
The lenses have a vintage character, combined with high resolution and modern lens handling, that are claimed to offer a “unique blend of buttery, swirly bokeh towards the edge of the frame, yet incredibly high resolution in the middle”. They are also said to have “virtually no breathing and a super-fast T1.5 T-stop that guarantees excellent separation between subject and background when required”.
At the edge of frame, the look is akin to famous vintage lenses like the Helios-44 or Petzval, with a swirl-type distortion especially favoured for portraits. Stopping the lens down reduces this effect for a more conventional rendering. Overall, the look is said to be cleaner and more modern (but with lower contrast), with resolution that exceeds traditional vintage lenses.
You are not signed in
Only registered users can comment on this article.
Rock-a-bye Gen 2 on show from NB Stabilizer
The updated Rock-a-bye Gen 2 horizon-stabilised head from NB Stabilizer now offers continuous 360° rotation around the lens axis.
Dream Chip to showcase world’s smallest global shutter broadcast camera
The new Atom Two is claimed by Dream Chip to be the world’s smallest global shutter broadcast camera. Designed for live sports, cinematic production and high-speed broadcasting, it promises “exceptional image quality while eliminating motion distortion through its advanced global shutter sensor”.
Sweet upgrade for Projective with Strawberry 7
Content production developer Projective is unveiling Strawberry 7, a significant upgrade to its creative project framework.
Perfect Memory completes AWS Foundational Technical Review
Exhibiting at IBC as part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network for the first time, digital management specialist Perfect Memory has completed the AWS Foundational Technical Review.
AI-driven compliance and intelligence with Northell's MediaMagic
HH Global-owned data and AI specialist Northell is exhibiting at IBC for the first time this year and showcasing its flagship product, MediaMagic.
