The Tokina Cinema Vista 16-28mm II T3.0 with an F mount and focus scales marked in feet is a wide-angle zoom lens that covers full-frame sensors and is designed to provide sharp images even when recording images at 8K resolution. Featuring a parfocal design and a T3.0 aperture throughout its zoom range, the lens holds focus throughout the zoom range and does not ramp exposure as you get to the extremes of the zoom range. The lens design also reduces the breathing and image shift sometimes encountered while zooming and focusing. It uses aspherical elements and super-low dispersion glass in its optical design for optimal color correction and minimal distortion.

Sharing features with the Tokina Cinema Vista primes helps to provide a consistent look when swapping between lenses. The 9-bladed iris is shared among the lenses and produces attractive bokeh in out-of-focus areas, with naturalistic-looking out of focus highlights. The focus, iris, and zoom control rings have cine-style 0.8 Mod gears, and the focus ring features approximately 300 degrees of rotation, which matches the focus rotation on the Cinema Vista primes. The 16 to 28 zoom features a 114mm front diameter that is also in common with the Cinema Vista primes making for fewer adjustments to accessories when swapping lenses. In addition to an F mount, the lens also has a built-in 1/4"-20 support foot that helps support the lens with the aid of an optional 1/4"-20 rod-mounted lens support (not included).

Covers Full-Frame Sensor Size    Suitable for 8K Image Capture    Internal Focus Design    Parfocal Cinema Zoom    Virtually No Lens Breathing    300° Focus Barrel Rotation    Constant T3.0 Aperture Thru Zoom Range    Clickless 9-Bladed Iris    Weighs 3.95 Pounds    114mm Front Lens Diameter, F Mount

Wide-angle T3 manual-focus zoom lens

Parfocal lens design maintains focus while zooming

Covers full-frame 35mm sensors, images are suitable for 8K capture

Reduced breathing and image shifting while zooming or focusing

T3.0 aperture does not ramp during zoom

Aspherical, SLD (super-low dispersion) glass elements optimize color correction and reduce distortion

Clickless 9-bladed iris for precise exposure control and attractive bokeh

114mm front diameter is compatible with most matte boxes

Cine-style lens housing is designed for use with follow focus systems

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the 11-20mm focal length account for the 1.4x crop factor of super 35 format? I.e is this really 16-28mm when coupled with a super 35 sensor?

A: No, this shall remain the same since it is specifically designed to cover S35 sensors.

Q: 2. Is the mount on this lens interchangeable? From PL to Sony E for example

A: yes but the only available mounts are EF or PL mount. the E-mount flange depth is too shallow for amount change you will need and E mount to PL mount adapter on any E mount camera

Q: 3. The filter thread is 86mm. Will there be any issues if I step that down to an 82m so I can use the VND's I already own?

A: Using a step-down ring could cause vignetting when using the Tokina Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens. We recommend using 86mm filters with this lens, or a matte-box solution.

Q: 4. Will this really cover Full-Frame sensors? Key features states that is does and that it is suitable for 8K Image Capture. I would be using it on my Red Monstro VV & my Red V-Raptor 8K VV Sensors.

A: Yes. 100% the following unit accommodate all you 8k full frame needs.

Q: 5. Does the 16 - 20mm part cover alexa mini LF 4.3K mode?

A: Yes, the Tokina Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens (PL Mount) will cover the sensor of the Alexa Mini LF.

Q: 6. Is this the same lens just rehoused as the atx-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF? Optically the spec out the same.

A: no it is not.

Q: 7. does this lens has any tripod mount capability?

A: This lens, like any similar cinema lens, is not normally tripod mounted. There is a 1/4-20 mounting foot but that is meant to be supported by a rod system that is attached to a camera. This provides necessary triangulated support. We strongly advise using the lens in this manner. We say this because if you attach the lens to a tripod with the foot directly and then mount a camera, ever a small one like a mirrorless, you will likely strain the lens and possibly damage it.

Q: 8. What's the difference between Mark i and mark II of this lens?

A: The Tokina Cinema Vista 16-28mm II T3 Wide-Angle Zoom Lens, features improvements in the physical housing of the lens, offering a solid made cinema housing with precision.

Q: 9. Will this work on Arri Alexa Mini?

A: Yes, depending on which ARRI Alexa Mini mount you have, the Tokina 35mm T1.5 Cinema Vista Prime Lens is compatible with the Alexa Mini.

Q: 10. What is the difference between this "Vista Cinema Prime" versus the "Vista One" versions of the same lens?

A: Vista prime are involved in a more sophisticated quality control standard Vista Prime lenses will have the front element, and mechanical parts changed to Vista One single-coated elements and premium space grey mechanical parts. The lenses are calibrated to factory specifications and checked for optimal performance.