DZOFilm Arles 21mm FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (PL mount, meter)

The DZOFILM Arles 21mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (PL Mount, Meter) is a premium wide-angle lens tailored for professional cinematographers who demand superior image quality and creative versatility. Engineered to cover full-frame and VistaVision sensors with a 50mm image circle, this lens is compatible with high-end cameras like the ARRI Alexa LF, RED V-Raptor, Sony Venice, and Canon C700 FF. Its 21mm focal length provides a 94° diagonal field of view, perfect for capturing expansive landscapes, dynamic interiors, and immersive cinematic scenes in narrative films, commercials, and documentaries. Named after the sunlit town of Arles, France, where Vincent van Gogh found inspiration for his vibrant masterpieces, the Arles series blends technical excellence with artistic flair.

The fast T1.4 aperture ensures outstanding low-light performance, enabling filmmakers to shoot in dimly lit environments while achieving a dreamy shallow depth of field. A 16-blade iris produces soft, circular bokeh, creating a smooth transition between in-focus and out-of-focus areas, enhancing the emotional depth of each frame. Advanced multi-layer nano-coating and a specially calibrated blue coating minimize reflections, reduce stray light, and control ghosting, delivering high-contrast, vivid imagery with a neutral color temperature of approximately 5000K. Reviews highlight the Arles series for its clean, modern look with slightly swirling peripheral bokeh at T1.4, adding a distinctive, painterly quality to visuals. The lens’s optical design, featuring 14 elements in 12 groups, includes two aspherical elements (one with a 50mm large-diameter) and low-dispersion materials to suppress chromatic aberration, control distortion, and maintain edge-to-edge sharpness, even wide open at T1.4. Floating elements minimize focus breathing, ensuring consistent framing during focus pulls, a critical feature for cinematic storytelling.

With micron-level precision manufacturing, the lens maintains a compact and lightweight 1.5kg design, making it ideal for gimbals, drones, and handheld setups like the DJI Ronin 4D or Freefly Alta. The 270° focus rotation and 77° iris rotation provide precise manual control, while the 0.8 MOD gear pitch ensures compatibility with professional follow-focus systems. The Arles 21mm features a 95mm front diameter and an M86 filter thread, supporting standard matte boxes and filters for enhanced creative control. Its durable aluminum and steel construction is dust- and weather-resistant, ensuring reliability in challenging shooting conditions.

The interchangeable PL mount can be adapted to EF mounts (sold separately), and the dual metric focus scale caters to global production needs. Packaged in a protective molded case, the DZOFILM Arles 21mm T1.4 offers a perfect balance of optical performance and practical design, empowering filmmakers to create visually stunning narratives with ease and precision.

Features
Full-Frame and VistaVision Coverage: 50mm image circle supports large-format sensors for high-resolution imagery.
Fast T1.4 Aperture: Superior low-light performance and shallow depth of field for cinematic visuals.
16-Blade Iris: Delivers soft, circular bokeh for smooth focus transitions.
Advanced Optical Design: 14 elements in 12 groups with aspherical and low-dispersion elements to minimize aberrations.
Minimal Focus Breathing: Maintains consistent framing during focus pulls.
270° Focus Rotation: Precise manual focus control for professional accuracy.
95mm Front Diameter: Compatible with standard matte boxes and M86 filter threads.
Standard 0.8 MOD Gearing: Seamless integration with follow-focus systems and lens motors.
Lightweight Construction: 1.5kg aluminum and steel build, dust- and weather-resistant.
Interchangeable PL Mount: Adaptable to EF mounts for broader camera compatibility.

Compatibility
All Cine Cameras
ARRI ALEXA 35
ARRI ALEXA 35 Live
ARRI ALEXA Mini LF
ARRI ALEXA SXT
ARRI AMIRA
Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K
Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K
Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K
Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K
Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4.6K
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K
Canon EOS C200
Canon EOS C300
Canon EOS C300 Mark II
Canon EOS C500
Canon EOS C700
Canon EOS C700 FF
Canon EOS C700 GS
For.A FT-ONE
Kinefinity MAVO LF MKII
Kinefinity MAVO S35 MKII
Panasonic VariCam 35
Panasonic VariCam 35B
Panasonic VariCam LT
RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC2 BRAIN
RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC2 BRAIN Monochrome
RED DIGITAL CINEMA RANGER
RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR XL S35
RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR XL VV
RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR XL X VV
RED DIGITAL CINEMA WEAPON
Sony BURANO
Sony BURANO CineAlta Digital Cinema Camera
Sony PMW-F3
Sony PMW-F5
Sony PMW-F55
Sony SRW-9000PL
Sony VENICE 2 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera
Sony VENICE 2 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera
Sony VENICE 2 LIVE Cinematic Production Package
Sony VENICE 4K LIVE BUNDLE
Sony VENICE 6K Digital Motion Picture Camera
Z CAM E2-F6
Z CAM E2-F8
Z CAM E2-S6

In the box
DZOFILM Arles 21mm T1.4 Prime Cine Lens (PL Mount, Meter)
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap
Lens Support Base
2x Support Rod
Shims Set
Screws Set
Protective Molded Case

Specifications
Focal Length: 21mm
Aperture Range: T1.4–T22
Lens Mount: ARRI PL Mount (interchangeable with EF Mount, sold separately)
Image Circle: 50mm
Front Diameter: 95mm
Filter Thread: M86
Iris Blades: 16
Focus Rotation: 270°
Iris Rotation: 77°
Gear Pitch: 0.8 MOD
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.33m (12.99")
Optical Construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
Field of View (Diagonal): 94°
Dimensions (DxL): 95x121mm
Weight: 1.5kg