DZOFilm Arles 18mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens PL Mount (metric)

At just 18 millimetres, the DZOFilm Arles 18mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens PL Mount opens up a sweeping 104° diagonal field of view across full-frame and Vista Vision sensors with its 46.5 mm image circle. This is the eleventh focal length in the Arles Prime family, slotting between the 14 mm and 21 mm to complete one of the most comprehensive high-speed cinema prime sets on the market. Mounted on an ARRI ALEXA 35, RED V-Raptor, or Sony VENICE, the ultra-wide prime delivers an immersive perspective well suited to establishing shots, interior architecture sequences, and in-vehicle angles where every centimetre of sensor coverage counts.

Inside the barrel sit 15 elements in 13 groups, including two large-diameter aspherical elements — one spanning 50 mm — plus five extra-low-dispersion fluorite-grade glasses and three high-refractive-index elements. This optical formula keeps chromatic aberration low even wide open, while a multilayer nano coating with a calibrated blue tint manages ghosting and flare in a controlled, cinematic way. Sixteen iris blades shape the light into smooth, round bokeh from T1.4 through T22, and floating optical groups minimise focus breathing during rack-focus transitions — a real advantage on documentary interviews or narrative one-takes.

The 270° focus throw gives first assistants reliable precision for repeatable marks, and a close focus distance of just 0.29 metres from the sensor plane allows tight detail inserts without a macro swap. Every Arles lens shares a uniform 95 mm front diameter and M86 filter thread, so matte boxes and follow-focus units stay put when switching focal lengths on a multi-camera shoot. Standard 0.8 mod cine gears on both rings ensure instant compatibility with professional accessories.

Built from aluminium alloy and weighing roughly 1,663 g at 121 mm in length to the PL flange, the body balances well on gimbals, Steadicams, and drone rigs. A short 1.5 cm rear section allows conversion to LPL or EF mounts, broadening camera compatibility further. From low-light concert footage wide open at T1.4 to sweeping landscape plates for VFX compositing, the DZOFilm Arles 18mm T1.4 brings the optical consistency and mechanical reliability that professional large-format cine productions expect.