DZOFilm Arles 135mm FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (PL mount, meter)

The DZOFILM Arles 135mm T1.8 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (PL Mount, Meter) is a premium telephoto lens crafted for professional cinematographers who demand precision and artistry in their work. Designed to cover full-frame and VistaVision sensors with a 50mm image circle, this lens is compatible with high-end cinema cameras like the ARRI Alexa LF, RED V-Raptor, Sony Venice 2, and Canon C700 FF.

Its 135mm focal length excels in capturing cinematic portraits, wildlife shots, and detailed close-ups, offering a compressed perspective that enhances subject isolation and creates a dramatic, immersive aesthetic for narrative films, commercials, and documentaries. Named after the sunlit French town of Arles, a muse for Vincent van Gogh’s vibrant masterpieces, the Arles series embodies a fusion of technical excellence and creative expression.

The T1.8 aperture provides outstanding low-light performance and a shallow depth of field, allowing filmmakers to craft images with a dreamy, isolated focus against beautifully blurred backgrounds. A 16-blade iris ensures soft, circular bokeh, delivering smooth transitions and a painterly quality to out-of-focus areas. The lens employs advanced multi-layer nano-coating and a calibrated blue coating to minimize flare and ghosting, producing high-contrast, color-neutral imagery with a 5000K color temperature, as noted in reviews from Newsshooter. While specific reviews for the 135mm are limited, the Arles series is praised for good center sharpness at wide apertures, with optimal performance at T5.6, and consistent bokeh across focal lengths.

The optical design incorporates multiple grouped elements, including aspherical and low-dispersion glass, to reduce chromatic aberrations and maintain edge-to-edge clarity. Floating elements virtually eliminate focus breathing, ensuring stable framing during focus pulls, a crucial feature for seamless cinematic storytelling.

Weighing approximately 1.9kg, the lens is slightly heavier than its shorter focal length counterparts in the Arles series but remains suitable for gimbals, Steadicams, and handheld rigs like the DJI Ronin 2 or ARRI Trinity.

The 270° focus rotation and 90° iris rotation offer precise manual control, complemented by a 0.8 MOD gear pitch for compatibility with professional follow-focus systems and lens motors. Featuring a 95mm front diameter and an M86 filter thread, the lens supports standard matte boxes and filters, enhancing creative flexibility. Its aluminum and steel construction is dust- and weather-resistant, ensuring durability in demanding environments like outdoor shoots. The interchangeable PL mount can be swapped for an EF mount using DZOFILM’s EF-Mount Tool Kit (sold separately), and the lens’s 14.3mm rear protrusion makes it compatible with the Metabones Speed Booster Ultra 0.71x Adapter for PL lenses to Micro Four Thirds. The dual metric focus scale caters to international crews, and the lens is packaged in a protective molded case for secure transport. The DZOFILM Arles 135mm T1.8 combines optical sophistication, robust build quality, and practical design, making it an essential tool for filmmakers seeking to elevate their craft with telephoto precision.

Features
Full-Frame and VistaVision Coverage: 50mm image circle supports large-format sensors for high-resolution imagery.
T1.8 Aperture: Superior low-light performance and shallow depth of field for cinematic portraits.
16-Blade Iris: Soft, circular bokeh for smooth focus transitions and a painterly aesthetic.
Advanced Optical Design: Aspherical and low-dispersion elements reduce aberrations for edge-to-edge clarity.
Minimal Focus Breathing: Floating elements maintain 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.
Durable Construction: 1.9kg 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 135mm T1.8 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: 135mm
Aperture Range: T1.8–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: 90°
Gear Pitch: 0.8 MOD
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.8m (31.5")
Optical Construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
Field of View (Diagonal): 18.6°
Dimensions (DxL): 95x135mm
Weight: 1.9kg