DZOFILM - Professional Cine Lenses and Cine Filters

 

Designing and building professional cine zoom lenses is a highly complex process, and high-quality cine lenses have traditionally come with a high price tag.

DZOFILM changed that. The company was among the first to develop professional cine zoom lenses that combine exceptional optical performance with surprisingly accessible pricing, making high-end cine zooms accessible to a much wider range of filmmakers.

From there, DZOFILM continued to push the boundaries of cinema lens design, developing a distinctive range of cine zoom and cine primes, including anamorphic lenses, macro probe lenses and the highly versatile Arles and Vespid series. Each lens is designed not only to deliver professional performance, but also to offer filmmakers a distinctive visual character and creative possibilities.

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ARLES ZOOM

25-75 / 65-180mm T2.6 Full Frame

 

 

Fast-Forwarding The Cinema Zoom

Arles Zoom, named after a sunlit city which sparked Van Gogh’s artistic inspiration, indicates a cinema gene with classic and contemporary.
DZOFILM Arles family expands into zooms under the same design philosophy. Powered by the innovative Quad–Synchronized Zoom System, it balances mechanical precision and optical quality to pack a 2.8–3x zoom ratios and 8K resolving power into a compact 1.7kg body for 43.5mm sensor–all while preserving the signature 3D visual character of Arles.

 

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ARLES PRIME

High-Speed Full Frame Prime Lens for Cinematic Visual Brilliance

 

 

Arles Prime: Speeding Towards Cinematic Visual Brilliance

The Arles Prime lens series draws its name from the picturesque town of Arles in southern France, a cherished source of inspiration for the artist Vincent van Gogh. Renowned for its abundant sunlight and vibrant colors throughout the seasons, Arles catalyzed van Gogh's departure from conventional artistic styles. DZOFILM's Arles Prime series, with its T1.4 fast apertures, captures the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, igniting fresh possibilities for creative expression and cinematic creativity.

Arles is available in the following focal lengths: 14/21/25/35/40/50/75/100/135/180mm

Features Arles Prime

1.T1.4 High-Speed Prime for Ultimate Visual Quality
With a T1.4 ultra-wide aperture, the Arles Prime delivers abundant light intake, excelling in low-light and complex shooting conditions. It creates a stunningly dreamy shallow depth of field, precisely highlighting every narrative detail. The lens ensures even brightness transitions and precise rendering of intricate light and shadow details at a wide-open aperture. It supports high frame rate shooting without compromising image quality, producing smooth and exquisite cinematic footage.

2. Controlled Flaring and Vivid Image
Using advanced multi-layer nano-coating technology, the Arles series features a specially calibrated blue coating to minimize reflections and effectively reduce stray light and ghosting. This ensures stable and controllable flares. The internal lens structure utilizes sandblasting and anodizing techniques to create a micro-level anti-reflective coating with ultra-low reflectivity, reducing diffuse reflections. Even when shooting directly against the light, the lenses deliver clean and sharp images. 
Across the focal range, color temperatures remain consistent around 5000K, faithfully reproducing vivid, true-to-life colors and presenting a natural, neutral visual style.

3. Cinematic Depth with Painterly Rendering
The Arles Prime boasts 16 aperture blades, delivering delightful circular bokeh and ensuring smooth transitions between in-focus and out-of-focus areas. At maximum aperture, it presents a soft, low-contrast look. Simultaneously, a slight swirling bokeh on the periphery adds a distinctive characteristic to the image, enhancing the emotional depth of each frame. The built-in floating lens elements substantially minimize aberrations during focusing transitions from infinity to close-up, improving optical performance. Its minimal breathing immerses viewers in each frame, amplifying the emotional impact of the scenes.

4 Exquisite Optics, Superlative Performance
The Arles Primes achieve remarkable image quality through rigorous optical design, ensuring consistent high resolution while meeting the demands of high-end cinematography. The 14mm, 21mm, and 25mm lenses each incorporate two aspherical elements (including one 50mm large-diameter aspherical element), which improves image quality in low-light conditions. With micron-level precision manufacturing, these lenses maintain a lightweight and compact form while effectively correcting spherical aberration and coma, reducing onion-ring bokeh, and minimizing wide-angle distortion and astigmatism. The entire series uses low-dispersion optical materials to suppress chromatic aberration precisely, resulting in exceptional optical performance. 

5 Large Format Coverage
With a comprehensive set of ten lenses covering ultra-wide, standard, and telephoto focal lengths, the Arles series caters to a wide range of shooting scenarios while maintaining consistent visual aesthetics. Compatible with larger format sensors, it offers coverage for medium format cameras such as the 43.8 × 32.9mm format with focal lengths ranging from 25mm to 50mm, as well as large format cameras like the ALEXA 65 (54.12 × 25.59 mm) with focal lengths from 75mm to 180mm, satisfying the diverse needs from independent filmmaking to large-scale film production.

6 Robust Mechanical, Smooth Workflow
The Arles has undergone thorough testing to ensure structural integrity. It guarantees smooth operation of the focus and aperture rings for precise focusing and accurate exposure with micron-level precision. The standard 0.8 MOD gear pitch avoids the need for readjustments while swapping lenses and accessories, enhancing on-set efficiency. The dual interchangeable imperial/metric focus scale design facilitates quick switching, meeting diverse needs. 

7 Compact Design for Seamless Integration
Designed to work seamlessly with industry-standard cine accessories, it includes a uniform front diameter of 95mm and an 86mm filter size over the whole range. Except for the 135mm and 180mm lenses, all other focal lengths maintain consistent lengths, enhancing efficiency on set. Weighing between 1.4 and 1.9 kg, they are easy to integrate with gimbals, stabilizers, drones, and Steadicams, opening limitless shooting possibilities, including handheld, vehicle-mounted, shoulder-mounted, and aerial shots. (Note: The 14mm lens is incompatible with threaded filters.)

8 Flexible and Unlimited Innovation
Equipped with interchangeable PL and EF mounts, the Arles offers broad compatibility with various cinema cameras. It is also compatible with DZOFILM KOOP magnetic rear filters, which inspire endless creative possibilities

 

Read more about Arles Prime on https://dzofilm.com/en/lens/prime/arles-prime

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TANGO

Cine Servo Zoom lens for Super35 mm sensors

 

 

Tango is a Cine Servo Zoom lens for Super35 mm sensors. The lens can be paired with a dedicated cine servo unit module, developed by Movcam (not included in the package), to meet the needs of the most demanding broadcasters. The lens is aimed at high-end broadcast and cinema productions. 

There are two versions of Tango

• Tango 18-90mm T2.9 S35 Zoom Lens PL&EF mount - meter (w/o servo)
• Tango 65-280mm T2.9-4 S35 Zoom Lens PL&EF mount - meter (w/o servo)

Packaging

• Both lenses come as a PL mount with a free EF bayonet and shims included in the hard case. 
• If you order a bundle, you get two hard cases, each including one lens, so you can sell each lens separately if you wish.

 

Features Tango

• Versatile Coverage, Unlimited Perspective
  The Tango series offers an impressive range of focal lengths, from wide-angle to telephoto, allowing filmmakers to capture everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate close-ups with stunning details. With focal lengths spanning from 18mm to 280mm, the Tango lineup provides filmmakers with versatility and endless creative possibilities. The 18-90mm lens has a consistent T2.9 aperture throughout its 5x zoom range, while the 65-280mm lens boasts a T2.9 to T4 aperture with a 4.3x zoom ratio.
  
  
• Aesthetic Bokeh, Captivating Visual
  With a 16-blade aperture diaphragm, the Tango Zoom series produces smooth and alluring bokeh, drawing viewers into a world of visual storytelling. Its exceptional color rendition brings lifelike skin tones to the screen, making it perfect for fashion projects, documentary and sports. Capturing delicate facial details with exquisite precision, these lenses excel at mesmerizing close-ups that leave a lasting impression.
  
  
• Cinematic Immersion with Artistic Colors
  The Tango zoom series features advanced optical design to effectively correct chromatic aberrations, resulting in optimal image quality and color reproduction. The entire lineup maintains a high level of color consistency, along with outstanding distortion control and imperceptible breathing effects, ensuring an immersive visual experience with unrivaled brilliance.
  
  
• Intuitive Ergonomics, Unparalleled Precision
  
  
• Seamless Integration with MOVCAM Servo Unit (Optional)
  The Tango Zoom series offers the ultimate combination of cinema-grade optics and ENG-style functionality. With optional servo compatibility, these lenses can be seamlessly integrated with ENG cameras, enabling remote control of focus, iris and zoom settings. Unlocking new possibilities for broadcasting, large-scale events, and versatile shooting scenarios, they cater to experienced cinematographers seeking professional-grade performance.
  
  
• Fluorescent Markings for Practical Operation
  Thoughtfully designed to accommodate the demands of low-light shooting, all focus ring, zoom ring, and aperture ring markings are coated with luminous paint. This ingenious integration enhances clarity, empowering focus pullers and camera operators to effortlessly discern crucial details above the lens, elevating on-set efficiency.
  
  
• Duel-side Imperial or Metric Scales

 

Read more about Tango on https://dzofilm.com/en/lens/zoom/tango-zoom

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VESPID RETRO

New Coating for a Vintage Look

 

 

Vespid Retro is a series of 7 Vespid prime lenses with a new lens coating that gives images a warm, vintage look with gentle sharpness and warm, golden tones. On the outside, a sleek silver cinematic housing differentiates the new Retro primes from the original black design. For the remaining, the optical design is the same as the standard Vespid series.

Vespid Retro is only available as a kit consisting of 7 lenses: 16, 25, 35, 50, 75, 100, and 125mm. All lenses come with a PL mount in the kit and can be changed to an EF mount with the free EF Mount Tool Kit delivered with the kit. The lenses will not be sold separately. 

 

Features Vespid Retro

• New lens coating that gives images a warm, vintage look with gentle sharpness and warm, golden tones.
• Full frame sensors.
• The same reliable mechanical performance as the original Vespid Prime, with a uniform and constant position of the focus ring and iris ring, so no adjustment is needed when changing the lens.
• Precisely control the focus with 270-degree focusing rotation.
• Interchangeable PL/EF mount design which is compatible with a variety of cinema cameras

Read more about Vespid Retro on https://dzofilm.com/en/lens/prime/vespid-retro

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MARLIN

1.4x Expander: Extend Focal Length. Expand Format.

 

 

Get More From The Lenses You Already Own

The Marlin 1.4× Expander gives PL-mount cinema lenses 1.4x more reach while preserving their characteristic image quality, with less than one stop of light loss. It can also expand the image circle of Super 35 lenses to cover Full-Frame sensors, making your existing lens collection compatible with a wider range of cameras and formats. Available for Sony E, Canon RF, Leica L and Nikon Z camera mounts.1

Features Marlin

Marlin: Native Transparency & Clarity
Utilizing high-refractive-index SR optical elements paired with large-diameter aspherical lenses, and complemented by an internal flocked anti-reflective lining, this extender effortlessly suppresses stray light and controls chromatic aberration to maintain a rendering texture nearly identical to the lens's native quality.
With a seamless 1.4x focal length extension, you can narrow your field of view and compress spatial depth without purchasing new lenses—unlocking far more creative potential from your existing lineup.

Read more about Marlin 1.4 Expander on https://dzofilm.com/en/accessories/adapter/marlin-1.4-1.6x

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VESPID CYBER

Full Frame Prime Lenses With Data Interface Port for PL and EF Mount

 

 

Unique for the Vespid Cyber is its data interface port on the lens that allows you to output the focusing and aperture data which could then be used in post-production and virtual production. The lens enables autofocus and calibration with a third-party focusing system, making your shooting faster and more convenient. Currently, Vespid Cyber works with DJI RS3 PRO autofocus system only. More application scenarios will be supported in the future.

 

Other features Vespid Cyber

• Available 75mm T2.1 for PL and EF mount.
• T 2.1 aperture guarantees a sufficient amount of light with the subject being impressively sharp yet the background soft and natural which is consistent through all focal lengths of the Vespid groups.
• Uniform and constant position of focus ring and iris ring which allows the focus control can be quickly adapted after changing the lens.
• PL lens mount is available for DZOFILM Koop Magnetic Filter.
• φ 95mm front diameter which is compatible with most matte boxes in the market.
• The lens mounts are interchangeable in the field and can be easily converted from PL to EF.
• Consistent mechanics as the Vespid series, exceptionally compact and lightweight, weighs within 1.2kg/2.64lbs.
• Uses Lemo Cable Connector (4-pin, IP50) which is splashproof and dust protected.
• Operating temperature ranges between -25°C and 70°C.

 

Read more about Vespid Cyber on https://dzofilm.com/en/lens/prime/vespid-cyber

 

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CATTA COIN

Cine Filters for Catta Zoom

 

 

Put a COIN Into Your Catta Zoom, Unlock The Secret, And Start Your Own Creative Journey.

Catta Coin are 3 new cine filter packages for Catta Zoom only.

• Catta Coin Plug-in Filter - ND set (for Catta Zoom only); €159
• Catta Coin Plug-in Filter - Black Mist set (for Catta Zoom only): €159
• Catta Coin Plug-in Filter - Artistic set (for Catta Zoom only); €279

General Features Catta Coin

• High-quality DZOFILM double-sided nano coating. The coating reduces reflection and glare and effectively prevents glass surface from fingerprints and retains cleanness.
• Compact & Portable: Rear plug-in filters not only allow users to change ND / star / streak / black mist filter freely, but also add amusement to the filming experience.
• A reliable companion to Catta Zoom. Original rear filter designed, maintains original clean images without flaring or ghosting.

 

ND Set

• Consists of ND 0.6, ND 0.9, and ND 1.2 filters.
• Reduces light evenly with spectacular optical performance.
• Creates images without color fringing nor image degradation.
• Unique DZOFILM designed glass provides high clarity and colour rendition.

Black Mist Set

• Consists of 1/4 and 1/8 Black Mist filters.
• Softens blemishes and maintains natural skin tone.
• Creates a pastel effect, reduces contrasts and provides a clean look to images.
• Enhances subtle and cinematic sense.
• Reduces highlights while retaining details in darkness.

Artistic Set

• Consists of Blue, Golden, and Rainbow streak filters and Rainbow Starburst filter.
• Offers an creative way to simulate the anamorphic streak effect with Catta Zoom.
• Blue, Golden, and Rainbow streak from light sources create a visually dramatic look to draw attention.
• High quality glass star filter allows users to create stars from specular highlights, which increases the dramatic sense of point light source and makes stunning light effects.

 

Read more about Catta Coin Filter on https://dzofilm.com/en/accessories/filter/catta-coin

 

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KOOP FILTER

Cine Filters For PL Mounts to Explore Endless Inspiration

 

 

“Koop” Rear Filter set allows you to explore the endless inspiration for your Vespid PL lenses and Catta Ace PL Zoom lenses.

Detachable & Magnetic Rear Filters

No change to weight center or image quality. The original filter design brings protection to the lens rear and also creates a stylized image.

KOOP Filter for Vespid/ Catta Ace PL mount is available in Standard Set and Artistic Set.

The Standard Set contains: 

• ND 4, ND 8, and ND 16 filters.  Control exposure and depth-of-field under various lighting conditions with three degrees of ND (4/8/16). Meticulous machining contributes to the consistency of filters. Enable even exposure in unbalanced lighting conditions
• L365 UV filter. General protection for the rear element, effectively reduces dust, moisture, or scratches. Nano multi-coating prevents loss of light.

The Artistic Set contains: 

• Black Mist 1/4 filter. Reserve more shadow details while softening the light.
• Streak Filter (Blue) filter. Flexible and controllable, just for your creative filming. A long blue anamorphic streak effect is simulated when there is a strong light.
• DIY filter. Magnetic filter frame plus Bokeh filter, the secret to unique Bokeh. Start with the D logo, Star, Lighting, Heart, and Question Mark filters in the package!

 

Read more about KOOP Filter on https://dzofilm.com/en/accessories/filter/koop-filter

 

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OCTOPUS ADAPTERS

One Click Adapter to Adapt Your PL/EF Lens to Multiple Camera Systems

 

 

 

Octopus, a kind of smart creature that catches subjects tightly through their tentacles. Inspired by this, the DZOFILM adapter holds the lens to the camera body tightly as an Octopus does and keeps it secure during use.

The Octopus adapters can be used for DZOFILM's Pictor, Vespid and Catta Ace series as well as on almost any PL and EF mount lens.

DZOFILM has the following Octopus adapters to attach a PL or EF lens to a variety of camera mounting systems:

• Octopus Adapter for PL lens to E mount camera (Sony)
• Octopus Adapter for PL lens to L mount camera (Leika, Sigma, Panasonic)
• Octopus Adapter PL lens to RF mount camera (Canon)
• Octopus Adapter PL lens to Z mount camera (Nikon)
• Octopus Adapter for PL lens to DJI DX mount camera (Ronin 4D)

• Octopus Adapter for EF lens to E mount camera (Sony) 
• Octopus Adapter for EF lens to RF mount camera (Canon) 
• Octopus Adapter for EF lens to L mount camera (Leika, Sigma, Panasonic) 
  

 

Read more about Octopus adapters on https://dzofilm.com/en/accessories/adapter/octopus

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CATTA ACE

Full Frame Cine Zoom Lenses for PL/EF Mount

 

 

The Catta Ace 18-35mm, 35-80mm, and 75-135mm T2.9 lenses feature wide focal length and authentic color with cinematic image. It covers a 46.5mm sensor to meet the latest large format cameras. Parfocal design holds the focus easily throughout the zoom in or out. 

As light as ever, Catta Ace can be easily applicable with gimbal and other accessories. While focussing along the journey, minimal breathing ensures that the edge of the frame remains consistent, hence enhancing the audience's immersion in the narrative. 

The mechanical and optical construction of the two lenses are identical, a perfect combination of wide angle and telephoto with zero difference for perfect articulation.

 

Other features Catta Ace

• Compact, wide focal length T2.9 zoom lens cover Vista Vision (46.5mm) sensors.
• Cinematic image quality with natural skin tones
• PL/EF/LPL Mount, suitable for more mounts with the Octopus Adapters for PL to E/L/X/RF
• Lighter, stronger, parfocal as ever
• Clear as you see, even in wide open
• Round Bokeh with 16 blades iris and fine details with close up 
• Better breathing control
• Equipped with an interchangeable mount
• Standard mechanics and aesthetic design
• Equipped with professional Pelican flight case

Read more about Catta Ace on https://dzofilm.com/en/lens/zoom/catta-ace

 

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CATTA ZOOM

Full Frame Cine Zoom Lenses for E/RF/L/X/Z Mount

 

 

 

After the launch of Super35 zoom lenses "Pictor”, and full-frame prime lenses “Vespid”, DZOFILM now meets the need of full-frame zoom users. Again, revolutionary priced. The name is Catta, named after an agile and curious monkey. Light and compact, easy to carry to explore more possibilities on shooting. With increasing cinematographers turning to full-frame format for various productions, Catta Zoom aims to meet the current market's demands of acquiring high-quality images and satisfying larger format cameras, like the latest Red V-raptor 8k.

You can order Catta now. The end user price is €2719 for a single lens with E mount, and a €269 discount if purchased in a bundle. If you need other mounts (RF/ L/ Z/ X mount), it takes an extra €55 to get one more mount together with a purchase of a single lens. And €89 to get two additional mounts if purchasing a bundle. A separate Catta Zoom RF/L/Z/X mount costs €139. 

Unique Catta Zoom Features

• Available in White and Black Metal
  
  
• Focal length
  Catta comes in three types: the Catta 18-35mm, 35-80mm, and the Catta 70-135mm, all T2.9. Together they cover the majority of focal lengths in a variety of film, documentary, and broadcast projects. By using 18-35mm, 35-80mm and 70-135mm, cinematographers can create cinematic images without sacrificing time for lens swapping. The maginifaction ratios are 1.9x for the 35-80mm, 2.3x for the 35-80mm, and 1.9x for the 70-135mm.
  
• Lighter, Stronger
  The 18-35mm T/2.9 weighs 1.68 kg, while the35mm-80mm T/2.9 weighs only 1.53kg, and the 70mm-135mm T/2.9 is less than 1.6kg. In order to decrease the weight, DZOFILM chooses to use polycarbonate and glass fiber on the shell with strict tolerance. Extremely portable for frequently changing field of view. These cinema zoom lenses would be a great choice for live shows, indie filmmaking, vehicle shooting, documentaries, and gun shooting scenarios with precise parfocal design. Because it is so light it is easily applicable to gimbals such as Ronin s2 and Crane 3s etc. for shooting rapidly moving scenes.

• Round Bokeh and Fine Details
  With 16 blades of the diaphragm and an aperture range of T2.9-T22, Catta produces round and smooth bokeh with natural transition in the image. The extremely close focus distance helps users to shoot clear details and characteristics of the subject.
  
  
• Authentic Color Reproduction 
  Embracing the design philosophy of natural, original, and real, Catta Zoom lenses reproduce the real world on that small yet comprehensive sensor. To record the realistic scenes and make it easier to color mixing in post-production.
  
  
• Better Breathing Control Than Ever
  All DZOFILM cine lenses have minimal breathing but Catta performs even better by showing invisible breathing during racking focus. Along the journey, the edge of the frame remains constant, enhancing the audience's immersion in the narrative.
  Watch here: https://youtu.be/FmSjMwaG48o
  
  
• Plug-in Filter: Unlock the Secret of Mirage
  Loaded with a 77mm detachable front filter design, Catta Zoom lenses are also equipped with a plug-in rear filter slot, allowing users to add and quickly change cine filters. DZOFILM has their own Catta Coin Cine Filters for Catta Zoom only; there is an ND set, a Black Mist set, and an Artistic set.
  
  
• Applicable to Various Cameras
  Catta lenses are shipped in (Sony) E mount. But there are additional mounts to fit a variety of cameras. RF/L/Z/X mounts can be purchased as a separate accessory or combined with a single lens or a bundle. The mounts are interchangeable and can be easily and quickly attached to the lens. You can download a video about how to exchange a mount from the blue marketing material download bar below. 
  
  

Read more about Catta Zoom on https://dzofilm.com/en/lens/zoom/catta-zoom

 

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VESPID PRIME

Full Frame Cine Prime Lenses

 

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PICTOR ZOOM

Super 35 Cine Zoom Lenses for PL/EF

 

 

Pictor Zoom is available in a 12-25mm, 14-30mm, 50-125mm and 20-55mm version. The lenses cover Super35/APS-C sensors and feature a constant T/2.8 aperture through the entire zoom range. The lenses ship with a PL mount with an extra EF mount bayonet in the package. Lens mounts are user interchangeable, providing more possibility of shooting. 

 

Features Pictor Zoom

• Standard M0.8 gear pitch
• 270° focus rotation angle
• Filter size M86*0.75
• Covers a Super 35/ APS-C format 
• T2.8 stop in all focal length
• Parfocal design\Minimum breathing
• 16 blades providing smooth and round Bokeh
• Clear image and complexion friendly
• Interchangeable mount system compatible with PL, E, EF and LPL mounts, providing more possibility of shooting 
• Feet and meters are indicated on the lens
• Lightweight

 

Read more about Pictor Zoom on https://dzofilm.com/en/lens/zoom/pictor-zoom

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MORE INFO, PRICES AND WHERE TO BUY

 

• More information on https://www.dzofilm.com
• Download here the DZOFILM price list
• Mail your order to: orders@mediamachine.nl

 

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