September 2024

DZOFilm Announces Arles B Set

DZOFilm has introduced the Arles B prime-lens set to augment its Arles Series. The five lenses in the new set — 14mm T1.9, 21mm T1.4, 40mm T1.4, 135mm T1.8 and 180mm T2.4 — feature two aspherical elements, including a large 50mm diameter element, to enhance image quality in low light. A floating lens group structure further minimizes aberrations during focus transitions from infinity to close-up. A custom low-saturation blue coating minimizes reflections and suppresses stray light. Featuring a front diameter of 95mm, the lenses cover VistaVision sensors with a maximum image circle of 46.5mm. DZOFilm Arles B lenses will ship in mid-October and list for $2,149-$2,749 individually, or $11,699 for the five-lens set. The full set of 10 Arles...more