DZOFilm has officially announced the Arles 25-75mm T2.6 & 65-180mm T2.6 FF zoom cine lenses. According to DZOFilm, the two new zooms are designed to complement the Arles primes, and they offer high optical quality in a compact form. They are available in ARRI PL mount, and there is an optional Canon EF mount.
Key features
- Covers Full Frame | T2.6 Max Aperture
- Painterly Look with Rich Natural Colors
- 0.8 MOD Gearing | 270° Focus Rotation
- 95mm Front Outside Diameter
- Interchangeable PL Mount
- 16-Blade Iris, Smooth Circular Bokeh
- Soft, Low-Contrast Look at Wide Aperture
- Immersive Look with Minimal Breathing
- Dual Focus Marks in Feet and Meters
- Robust Aluminum Alloy Build
Together, the two lenses cover a 25-180mm range. They are said to feature a parfocal design, and they feature consistent gear positions and their similar size enable quick lens changes, even when using a matte box and lens motors.
The lenses cover full-frame sensors up to a 43.5mm image circle, and they have a custom, low-saturation blue coating that is claimed to provide a modern tone while minimizing flares and ghosting.
The 25–75mm uses 22 elements in eight groups, including seven ED and five HRI elements, while the 65–180mm uses 20 elements in eight groups, including seven ED and two HRI elements. These are claimed to control field curvature and chromatic aberration while maintaining resolution and contrast across the zoom ranges. Close focus, measured from the sensor plane, is 0.51m / 1ft8in for the 25–75mm and 0.89m / 2ft11in for the 65–180mm.
They feature a 95mm front diameter and 0.8 MOD focus, iris, and zoom gears. The focus rotation is 270°, and the iris ring is 100°.
The Arles Zooms can be paired with the DZOFILM Marlin 1.4× Extender in PL-to-E, PL-to-Z, PL-to-L, and PL-to-RF configurations. This changes the effective focal ranges to 35–105mm for the 25–75mm and 91–252mm for the 65–180mm. With the extender installed, the lenses are T3.6 to T3.7 wide open, and parfocal performance is maintained.
Pricing & Availability
The DZOFilm Arles 25-75mm T2.6 is now available to pre-order for $2,899 USD, and the 65-180mm T2.6 is also $2,899 USD.
You can also get them in a two-lens set for $5,199 USD.
User-changeable EF mount kits are available separately for $99 USD.
