DZOFilm Arles Lustre 100mm T1.6 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens PL Mount (metric)

At the intersection of heritage optics and contemporary large-format cinematography sits the DZOFilm Arles Lustre 100mm T1.6 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens PL Mount — a telephoto prime that bathes every frame in a warm, amber-tinged glow reminiscent of early cinema. Born from a collaboration with more than twenty cinematographers specializing in art films, period dramas, and fashion campaigns, this 100mm focal length captures subjects with a compression and intimacy that suits close-up portraiture, emotional dialogue scenes, and detail-driven product shots. Its Vista Vision and Full Frame image circle of 46.5 mm pairs naturally with sensors like the ARRI ALEXA 65, RED V-RAPTOR, and Sony VENICE 2.

Thirteen elements in eight groups form an optical formula tuned through over fifty iterations to achieve the distinctive "Lustre Look." A proprietary Amber Halation coating introduces subtle golden flares around highlights, while a sixteen-blade iris generates exceptionally round, layered bokeh from T1.6 through T22. Edge-to-edge resolution satisfies 12K sensor demands, yet contrast remains deliberately softer than the standard Arles series — revealing shadow detail and tonal nuance that lends footage a painterly quality. Warm amber flaring blends with cooler bluish-purple tones to soften skin textures while balancing nostalgic warmth with modern tonal character.

A 270-degree focus throw gives focus pullers precise control for rack-focus work on narrative sets, and the 0.8 MOD gear pitch integrates seamlessly with wireless follow-focus motors. Close focus sits at 0.9 metres from the sensor plane — tight enough for detailed insert shots without swapping to a macro. Controlled focus breathing keeps the frame stable during transitions, and compatibility with DZOFILM KOOP rear magnetic filters plus standard M86 front filters broadens on-set creative options. Whether shooting a feature film's pivotal close-up under available light, capturing slow-motion fashion footage at high frame rates, or framing documentary interviews, the DZOFilm Arles Lustre 100mm T1.6 delivers a distinctive visual signature with its PL mount, optional EF and LPL kits, unified 95 mm front diameter, and consistent gear-ring placement across all ten focal lengths in the series.