It’s easy for a content creator who makes beautiful videos to forget that there is an entirely different level of filmmaking. Cameras, accessories, and lenses that are purpose-built to give the fleeting, almost indescribable “cinema quality.” DZOFILM Arles Prime Cine Lenses fit into this world. These lenses are consistent across the range, have super-fast T-Stops, and (nearly) universal size and design to make swapping lenses a breeze. Let’s take a look at this complete set of primes.
The Line includes 14mm, 21mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 135mm, and 180mm. These can be purchased separately, as a full set, or in two sets (A/B).
Key Specs
- T1.4 – T2.4 Aperture Range
- Maximum image circle of 46.5mm
- Close focusing distance of 0.28m
- 16-Blade Aperture
- Complete set of 10 focal lengths (14mm – 180mm)
- Utilizes aspherical elements
- Unified front diameter of 95mm and interchangeable focus rings
- Lightweight( between 1.4 – 1.9 kg)
- Cinema-standard gearing
- Low-saturation blue coating
Biggest Features of The DZOFILM Arles Prime Cine Lenses for PL Mount
Filmmakers want the best gear to achieve their vision, and DZOFILM embraced this challenge when crafting these lenses. They focused on consistency in rendering, clean capture, a wide range of focal lengths, and compatibility. Nano-coating technology and a sandblasted internal structure eliminate ghosting. Floating lens elements and minimal breathing remove any odd visual distractions. Standardizing sizes and builds also saves time and energy on set. This line of cine primes is precisely what a crew is looking for.
Advanced Multi-layer Nano-coating Technology
These Cine Lenses go above and beyond to ensure a clean, precise rendering of your scenes. Arles lenses feature an advanced multi-layer nano-coating technology. This specially calibrated blue nano-coating reduces ghosting. Not only that, the coating also minimizes reflections and reduces stray light. Consequently, a controlled flare can be achieved or avoided based on your vision.
In addition, the internal structure of the DZOFILM Arles Prime Cine Lenses is extremely anti-reflective. This is due to the sandblasting and anodizing techniques utilized. All this craftsmanship and technology adds up to one thing: beautifully rendered, clean, sharp image capture—all that with vivid, accurate, neutral color rendition.
DZOFILM Arles Prime Cine Lenses Deliver Beautiful Bokeh
Fast lenses like these deliver visual separation through soft, out-of-focus (OOF) backgrounds. Any of us who have used fast lenses know this is only part of the equation, for ugly out-of-focus areas can be even more distracting than deep focus. DZOFILM handles this with 16 aperture blades, which deliver smooth circular bokeh. Beyond that, the floating lens elements reduce aberrations during focusing. Add minimal breathing to that; your viewers will be immersed in your scene without technical distractions.
A Complete Range of Lenses
One thing we strive for is consistency when working on film projects. Having a complete set of lenses to cover any scene makes the DZOFILM Arles Prime Cine Lenses ideal for any crew. From a super wide 14mm to a telephoto 180mm for a nicely compressed field and eight other focal lengths in between, this is a complete kit. This is a boon to filmmakers, as they will have no issues with slight Lens differences affecting their grading in post.
A Full Set That Plays Well With Others
While the DZOFILM Arles Prime Cine Lenses are a complete set, we all have accessories from previous setups and need to rent gear. DZOFILM has made these lenses compatible with industry-standard accessories. The line plays well with standard industry accessories, from the 95mm front diameter and 86mm filter size to the 0.8 MOD gear pitch. Across the series, the aperture and focus rings are consistently positioned. All the lenses maintain the same body length except for the 135mm and 180mm.
The DZOFILM Arles Prime Cine Lenses are also great for gimbals, Steadicams, stabilizers, and drones. This is due to their weight being between 1.4 and 1.6kg and the compact design of the lenses.
Who Should Use the DZOFILM Arles Prime Cine Lenses
Let’s be clear: this is professional gear. The lens line is designed for serious filmmakers working with high-end cinema cameras. Crews with many moving parts know time is money, and good gear saves time.
Final Thoughts
In my work, I often use what is considered top-of-the-line gear. I have had the pleasure of occasionally working on larger film sets, which has opened my eyes. The art of top-tier filmmaking requires consistent, reliable, and adaptable tools. The DZOFILM Arles Prime Cine Lenses are exactly those tools. Whether renting or buying cine lenses for your PL mount camera, these beauties are worth a look.
