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New "Vista One" Primes from Tokina

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I was already loving what Tokina is doing with the Cinema Vista Primes (over even Zeiss Supreme Prims) and am still hoping for at least a 125mm in T1.5. That said, in the meantime, Tokina has released the "Vista One" prime set based off the original Cinema Vista but with a coating and a different look on the markings. I'd like to know anyone's thoughts or further information on this. Are there some significant advantages? Were the originals ever that “clinical” to begin with?

https://www.tokinacinemausa.com/vista-one

https://thecinelens.com/2019/04/03/vista-one-more-character-from-tokina-cinema-1/

https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/04/04/tokina-cinema-vista-one-t1-5-primes-and-50-135mm-t2-9-mkii/

https://www.ducloslenses.com/products/vistaone
 
Look forward to seeing some A/B comparisons between the different versions. I'd also be curious to know how many surfaces of the internal elements are coated in the regular Vistas. If nothing else, this tells me that Tokina is committed to the digital cinema space - and that's only good for us.

Cheers - #19
 
Blair, I fully agree. I really like what Tokina has been doing and it seems this is yet another step they are taking in the right direction for cinema. I spoke with Matt Duclos earlier today. He said this is a very limited run but indicated if there is enough support for the set that its always possible that Tokina could make more sets in the future. My thoughts are that this is a limited test run to see how people respond being that apparently, some people wanted a bit softer vintage (Cooke) look out of their Vistas. But Duclos will be doing some side by side tests after NAB of the Vista One vs. the Regular Vistas. I am excited to see how they compare. I haven't been this excited about lenses since being introduced to ARRI Master Primes many years ago.
 
Yeah they have a chance to really hit on something
 
These lenses are just plain bonkers good.

(Regular ones and the ONES)

I mean, there’s a reason even Panavision invested in carrying these. They’re like... just damn good. I don’t even care about the weight. I mean, signature series are lighter because of the magnesium body, but like optically these are really insanely sweet, creamy but crisp in the right places, gorgeous draw.

My personal favorite of the Large Format spherical cinema lenses.
 
Here's a recent Test of the current Tokina Vista Primes.



Tokina Vista Primes - What you should know



What you need to know about the Tokina Vista primes before you jump in. I talk about the build, size, and weight. Along with some of the optical qualities of these lenses if you want to see a specific lens check out the tests below.



Tokina 18mm Vista Prime - Lens Test


This is the lens test of the Tokina Vista Prime 18mm. In this video, we look at the optics covering Breathing, Bokeh, Distortion, Sharpness and close focus.



Tokina 25mm Vista Prime - Lens Test


This is the lens test of the Tokina Vista Prime 25mm. In this video, we look at the optics covering Breathing, Bokeh, Distortion, Sharpness and close focus.



Tokina 35mm Vista Prime - Lens Test


This is the lens test of the Tokina Vista Prime 35mm. In this video, we look at the optics covering Breathing, Bokeh, Distortion, Sharpness and close focus.




Tokina 50mm Vista Prime - Lens Test


This is the lens test of the Tokina Vista Prime 50mm. In this video, we look at the optics covering Breathing, Bokeh, Distortion, Sharpness and close focus.




Tokina 85mm Vista Prime - Lens Test


This is the lens test of the Tokina Vista Prime 85mm. In this video, we look at the optics covering Breathing, Bokeh, Distortion, Sharpness and close focus.





Tokina 105mm Vista Prime - Lens Test


This is the lens test of the Tokina Vista Prime 105mm. In this video, we look at the optics covering Breathing, Bokeh, Distortion, Sharpness and close focus.
 
Tokina single-coated Vista ONE cinema primes






By Newsshooter






Newsshooter's Matt Allard takes a look at Tokina's new line of single-coated Vista ONE cinema prime lenses.

Read all our reports and reviews on newsshooter.com
 
Looking forward to the Vista 2's

Yikes... 30% more in cost due to the limited run? Maybe start this out with a Group Buy.
 
Remington,

You might have to wait until the Vista 4's to get a better price. :)
 
NAB 2019 Tokina Vista One Lenses


He said a 30% premium over the Tokina Vista Primes in the previous video above, now it's 40 to 43% in this video, At the 1:13 mark


By PVC Live




 
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I saw that regarding 30% and now 40% increase for the Vista One set. I'd still pay that if I can get funding in place for a project coming up before the limited editions are sold out.

Now I wonder if they will at least release a 125mm or 135mm at T1.5 in both the Vista One and Regular Cinema Vista lineups. I know there was talk of at least a 125mm at T1.5 but I don't know how certain that is.

Here's some initial footage of how the Vista Ones perform with the single coating...

https://vimeo.com/329040664?fbclid=IwAR1hzhq3zsCrKWhbvJoyYBBKPzCeK7dmgeNz8JuRzgJrWwxixVQR3be0UDM

I want to see these lenses on Monstro!
 
Thanks Jamie for the link to the footage. I'm not sure either about a 125mm or 135mm. It would be nice you didn't have to by a whole set just the lenses you wanted. However, because of the limited numbers of lenses that will be manufactured, I can understand why that's not practical.
 
Tokina Vista One Single-Coated Large Format Cinema Primes





By No Film School





Read the full article on No Film School | https://nofilmschool.com/2019/04/toki...
Check out all of our NAB coverage | https://bit.ly/2YZZTIn





NAB 2019 | Tokina Vista One and Vista Prime Lenses





By B&H Photo Video





Continuing our coverage of NAB 2019, Jake heads over to the Tokina booth to take a brief look at the Vista prime lenses and new, Vista One primes.

Shop at B&H:
http://bit.ly/Shop-Tokina-Vista-Lens
 
Tokina Vista One Single-Coated Limited Lens Set






By Personal View




Interview with Ryan Avery, Vice President of Sales of Tokina about unique offering that Tokina made. They intentionally worstened lenses coating, while keeping same excellent resolution. This allow creators to have vintage lenses look and modern lenses resolution. One sad thing is that it is one time limited batch of lenses and no one knows if Tokina will make second one ever again.
 
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Tokina Vista One Single-Coated Limited Lens Set






By Personal View




Interview with Ryan Avery, Vice President of Sales of Tokina about unique offering that Tokina made. They intentionally worstened lenses coating, while keeping same excellent resolution. This allow creators to have vintage lenses look and modern lenses resolution. One sad thing is that it is one time limited batch of lenses and no one knows if Tokina will make second one ever again.
Click to expand...

In another thread Phil Holland leaked that there's a 135mm lens on the way. I'll bet that they issue a second batch when that lens is ready for Prime Time. If I were them I'd offer initial buyers the chance to expand their 6-lens sets to 7-lenses. And I'd offer new buyers a chance to buy either 6- or 7-lens sets. Then they can make precisely the right number of 135mm lenses for those who want sets with or without.
 
Tokina Vista One Lenses & Red Monstro





By Evan Butka



Sample footage from the Tokina Vista One lenses. Shot on Red Monstro in 8K.
Shot by Evan Butka & Ben Meredith
Models: Issue Lewis & Anne Merle
 
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Tokina Vista One Lens Test - Shot On Red Monstro In 8K




By Scott Balkum


Published on May 4, 2019
Tokina Vista One lens test under various lighting conditions. Shot on Red Digital Cinema Monstro in 8K.

Shot by :
Scott Balkum
Tim Daust
Curtis Boggs

Edited by :
Scott Balkum

Color by:
Tim Daust

Special thanks to :
Ryan Avery & Tokina Cinema USA

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