DZOFilm Arles B Set Lenses Announced – 14mm, 21mm, 40mm, 135mm, 180mm

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by Alexandra Thompson6 days ago

DZOFilm has introduced the new Arles B Set of lenses to complement the Arles Series, expanding the range from ultra-wide to telephoto (14mm-180mm). With generally the same uniform specs, this brings the Arles Series to ten lenses in total, all with interchangeable PL and EF mounts for use with various cine cameras. Let’s have a look.

The Arles Series was released in June of this year and includes the 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm, all with a T.4 aperture. The B series expands the series with focal lengths 14mm T1.9, 21mm T1.4, 40mm T1.4, 135mm T1.8, and 180mm T2.4.

DZOFilm Arles B Set

The Arles B Set features most of the same specs as the original set—for example, the length of the lenses are 121mm/4.24 in (PL mount) and 129mm/5.08 in (optional EF mount), except for the 135mm and 180mm, which are 130mm/5.12 (PL mount) and 138mm/5.43 (EF mount). The weight of the lenses in the series varies from the 25mm at 1490g/3.28 lbs to the 135mm at 1846g/4.06 lbs.

Like the other Arles Primes, all lenses have 16 aperture blades and a floating lens structure to minimize the breathing effect. Arles Set B lenses also feature two aspherical elements that reduce coma and astigmatism while correcting wide-angle distortion. All focal lengths are compatible with Vista Vision and other large-format sensors, as well as KOOP filters and Marlin expanders.

The chassis is constructed from black aluminum and features geared focus and aperture rings (users can choose between metric or imperial focus distance scales), with a front diameter of 95mm. Each lens includes a standard lens support and is compatible with 1/4″ screws. Iris control ranges from 65° to 92°, while the focus ring maintains a consistent 270° rotation across the entire set. To reduce reflections and ghosting, the lenses are coated with a blue finish, and the internal structure has a black matte finish to minimize reflections further. All lenses come with a PL mount but can be easily swapped by the user for an optional EF mount.

DZOFilm Arles Series B – key features

• T1.4 – T2.4 Aperture Range
• Maximum image circle of 46.5mm
• Closest focusing distance is 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

Price and availability

Please note that the EF mount is not included, and the mount tool must be purchased separately. The lenses in the Arles B Set can be purchased as a set for $11,699/€10,700 (5 lenses) or $16,999/€15,548 (8 lenses). The entire set of 10 lenses is priced at $21,398/€19,572. Single lenses are priced at 14mm: $2,749/€2,514, 21mm: $2,649/€2,423, 40mm: $2,149/€1,965, 135mm: $2,649/€2,423, and 180mm: $2,749/€2,514.

All lenses are expected to start shipping in mid-October 2024.
For more information, please see the DZOFilm website.

What do you think of the new set of Arles lenses? Have you used any lenses from the Arles series yet? Let us know in the comments!