DZOFilm Arcana 45mm T2.1 Anamorphic 1.5x PL Mount

Horizontal streak flares that shift through a spectrum of colours, oval bokeh cascading behind your subject, and a widescreen aspect ratio that turns every frame into a cinematic event — the DZOFilm Arcana 45mm T2.1 Anamorphic 1.5x PL Mount packs all of this into a body that barely tips the scales at 695 g. Built around a front-cylindrical optical architecture with 15 elements in 13 groups, including three ED ultra-low-dispersion and four high-refractive glass elements, this lens suppresses chromatic aberration while delivering sharpness across a full-frame ø43.3 mm image circle.

A 1.5x anamorphic squeeze factor sits at the heart of its hybrid character. The Arcana pairs that squeeze with a 14-blade elliptical iris engineered to reproduce the stretched, waterfall-style bokeh normally associated with heavier 2x systems. Genuine anamorphic personality — organic flares, shallow depth-of-field separation, cinematic horizontal compression — without the bulk or the post-production headaches of a higher squeeze ratio. The front-cylindrical design holds a consistent squeeze from 0.53 m close focus to infinity, keeping face distortion controlled even on tight medium shots.

At 80 mm front diameter with a standard 77 mm filter thread, the Arcana accepts common polarisers and NDs without adapter rings, and the uniform form factor means swapping between the 32 mm, 45 mm, and 75 mm siblings needs no matte-box repositioning. A generous 270° focus throw gives first ACs the mechanical precision they need for repeatable pulls on narrative sets, documentary interviews, or live-event stages. The multi-position PL mount supports vertical shooting orientations directly, opening the door to short-form content without additional rigging.

Rated from −30 °C to +70 °C, the anodised aluminium-alloy body handles cold-weather locations and sun-soaked outdoor broadcasts equally well. Gimbal operators and drone pilots will appreciate the sub-700 g mass and compact 80 mm length. Whether you are capturing a narrative feature, a brand film, or a music-video performance, the DZOFilm Arcana 45mm T2.1 brings full-frame anamorphic character to productions that once had to choose between image quality and portability.