DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens PL Mount (metric)

DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (PL, metric) delivers a fast T1.4 stop with a large 46.5 mm image circle for full-frame and VistaVision capture. The optical block (13 elements in 11 groups) pairs low-dispersion glass with advanced nano coatings to control flare and ghosting, yielding neutral colour around 5000 K and a softly graduated roll-off at wide apertures. A 16-blade iris produces round highlights and consistent bokeh geometry across the range, while floating groups suppress longitudinal aberration and keep breathing low during racks. Coverage suits VV/FF sensors.

Mechanical behaviour matches cinema workflows: 0.8 MOD gears on focus and iris, a long 270° focus rotation for precise pulls, and an 83° iris throw for smooth exposure control. The metric scale is deeply engraved for clear legibility on set. Minimum focus is 0.40 m, enabling intimate portraiture without extension accessories. The PL mount is factory-fit and user-convertible to EF via an optional kit, and the short rear assembly supports KOOP magnetic rear filters and optical adapters for fast creative look changes.

At T1.4 the 40 mm renders a natural perspective with subtle field curvature: subjects separate cleanly while edges retain structure, ideal for narrative close-ups, commercials and branded content. Stopped to T2–T2.8, micro-contrast increases for multi-camera studio, live and streaming pipelines that demand repeatability and noise-floor efficiency. Colour is harmonised across the Arles set to simplify show LUTs and intercutting with large-format platforms.

Choose the DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 FF/VV when you need high transmission, restrained breathing, and dependable mechanics in a full-frame prime. Its optical consistency, metric marks and PL ecosystem support disciplined onset practice—whether you’re building a gimbal package, a controlled stage setup, or a mobile documentary unit.