DZOFilm Arles Lustre 40mm T1.6 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens PL Mount (metric)

A warm amber glow around every highlight, a soft fall-off into silky backgrounds — the DZOFilm Arles Lustre 40mm T1.6 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens PL Mount brings a distinct emotional layer to each frame. Part of DZOFILM's limited-edition Lustre series, this 40mm cinema prime carries a proprietary amber halation coating that introduces golden flares and a gentle bloom whenever bright sources enter the composition. The result is an organic, film-era texture that feels natural on screen. With its T1.6 maximum aperture and 16-blade iris, the lens renders remarkably smooth circular bokeh, giving cinematographers precise control over subject separation during interviews, dialogue sequences, or atmospheric establishing shots.

Behind that signature aesthetic sits a serious optical formula — 13 elements in 11 groups, delivering edge-to-edge resolution that holds up to 12K sensor readouts. The 46.5 mm image circle fully covers Vista Vision and full-frame sensors, matching cameras like the ARRI ALEXA 65, RED V-RAPTOR, or Sony VENICE. Floating elements keep focus breathing to a minimum, so rack-focus pulls remain cinematic without distracting field-of-view shifts. A close focus distance of just 0.4 metres from the sensor plane opens up tight detail work — textures on fabrics, product surfaces, or actors' expressions in intimate scenes.

Mechanically, the 270-degree focus throw provides fine, repeatable control that first ACs demand on set. Standardised 0.8 MOD gear pitch on both focus and iris rings means lens swaps don't require motor repositioning — a real time-saver when cycling through the ten-lens Lustre set on multi-camera shoots. This metric-scale variant ships with a native PL mount and supports interchangeable Canon EF mounting. Compatible with M86 screw-in filters and DZOFILM's KOOP rear magnetic filter system, the lens integrates smoothly into rigs relying on NDs, diffusion, or colour correction at the glass. Finished in the series' distinctive desert gold livery, this is one of a strictly limited number of individually available Lustre primes — a rare optic for those who want vintage character without sacrificing modern sharpness.