New Arles prime lenses, will it compete with Zeiss Supreme prime?
At NAB, the spotlight was brighter than ever as brands across the industry unveiled their latest products. DZOFILM revealed its new ARLES Vista Vision cinema prime lens series. Let’s take a look shall we!
     quick overview
5 focal lengths
The Arles set currently includes five focal lengths: 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm, all with an aperture of T1.4. This range should be sufficient for most production needs, though we are eager to see if additional focal lengths will be released in the future.
Covers Vista Vision
Like the Vespid primes, the Arles lenses are designed to cover Vista Vision sensors. In fact, according to DZO, the Arles have a slightly larger image circle. We will provide updates once we have full production samples. This means you get a lens capable of handling large-format cinematography in a relatively compact package.
What dzofilm told us
“As a strong competitor to the Zeiss Supreme Prime, our Arles FF Prime T1.4 offers a more affordable option with clinical image quality. It boasts no visible chromatic aberration and minimal breathing. The lenses deliver exceptional sharpness even when wide open, but are not excessively sharp like the Sigma. The Arles FF Prime T1.4 is more balanced compared to the Sigma T1.5, featuring soft and consistent flaring.”
Very portable
The lenses are relatively lightweight and compact. All focal lengths share the same physical dimensions, with weights ranging from 1.5 to 1.8 kg (3.3 to 3.96 lb).
Future plans
DZOFILM is planning on expanding the Arles prime set, with five more focal lengths coming soon.
Availability
There is no official release date and price yet, but stay tuned to our website for the latest updates.
In the meantime, explore the other DZOFilm lenses available for sale in our shop. If you’re in the area, feel free to contact us directly to schedule a demo of our selection.
