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DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens

The DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV is a 40mm f/1.4 lens designed for PL Mount, Canon EF, Sony E mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens

DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens

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Lens Overview — DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV

The DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 is a full-frame prime cinema lens built for professional cinematography and video production. With a fast T1.4 maximum aperture, it delivers strong low-light capability and meaningful depth of field control, making it a compelling choice for narrative filmmakers and cinematographers who need a reliable standard focal length in their kit. The lens covers a full-frame and VistaVision image circle, giving it broad compatibility across large-format cinema cameras and hybrid rigs alike.

It is available in three mount options — PL Mount, Canon EF, and Sony E — offering meaningful flexibility across a range of professional and prosumer camera systems without requiring additional adapters. Focus is entirely manual, which is standard practice in cinema workflows where follow-focus systems and focus pullers handle critical focus pulls with precision. Weighing 1,200g, the Arles 40mm sits in the heavier end of the prime lens spectrum, reflecting the robust build quality expected of dedicated cine glass.

There is no image stabilization, which is typical for lenses in this class. Overall, the Arles 40mm T1.4 is a straightforward, spec-driven cine prime suited for full-frame production environments.

Key Features — DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV

T1.4 Maximum Aperture: Fast T1.4 stop allows shooting in low-light conditions and provides meaningful control over depth of field and subject separation.

Full-Frame / VistaVision Coverage: Image circle covers both full-frame and VistaVision sensors, ensuring compatibility with large-format cinema cameras without vignetting.

Three Mount Options: Available in PL Mount, Canon EF, and Sony E, allowing the lens to be used across a wide range of professional and hybrid camera systems without adapters.

PL Mount Available: PL mount version integrates directly with industry-standard cinema camera systems from ARRI, RED, and others.

40mm Standard Focal Length: Provides a natural, versatile field of view on full-frame sensors suitable for dialogue, documentary, and narrative cinematography.

Manual Focus Design: Dedicated manual focus ring is built for smooth, repeatable focus pulls compatible with professional follow-focus systems.

Lens Specifications — DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV

DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Studio, Creative Effects
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length40mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.4
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount, Canon EF, Sony E
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1200g

Description — DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV

The DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 is a dedicated cinema prime lens built around a Full Frame and VistaVision image circle, offering a 40mm focal length with a fast T1.4 maximum aperture. Designed for the Cinema / Video camera system category, it is a purely manual focus lens, consistent with professional cine production practices where focus control is handled by dedicated operators and follow-focus rigs. The lens ships in your choice of PL Mount, Canon EF, or Sony E mount configurations, providing genuine flexibility across a wide range of professional cinema and mirrorless camera platforms.

At 1,200g, it carries the heft expected of full-featured cine glass. There is no image stabilization, and no filter thread size is specified in the current product data. The Arles 40mm T1.4 is a purpose-built prime for cinematographers working on full-frame productions who need a reliable, fast standard focal length with broad mount compatibility.

Pros — DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV

  • ✓Fast T1.4 maximum aperture enables strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field control
  • ✓Full-frame and VistaVision coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) supports large-format cinema cameras
  • ✓Available in three mounts — PL Mount, Canon EF, and Sony E — for broad camera system compatibility

Cons — DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV

  • ✗No autofocus (autoFocus: false), limiting use in run-and-gun or fast-paced documentary situations
  • ✗At 1,200g, the lens is relatively heavy and may require additional rig support for handheld work
  • ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), so stabilization must come from the camera or rig

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Frequently Asked Questions — DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV

What camera mounts is the DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 available in?+
The lens is available in three mounts: PL Mount, Canon EF, and Sony E. This allows it to be used across a range of professional cinema cameras and hybrid mirrorless systems without additional adapters.
Does the DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4 support autofocus?+
No. The Arles 40mm is a manual focus lens only. This is standard for cinema prime lenses, where focus is typically controlled via a follow-focus system or a dedicated focus puller on set.
What sensor formats does this lens cover?+
The lens is rated for Full Frame and VistaVision coverage, making it suitable for large-format cinema and hybrid camera bodies operating at or below that image circle size.
How heavy is the DZOFilm Arles 40mm T1.4?+
The lens weighs 1,200g. This is on the heavier side for a prime lens, so shooters using it on handheld or gimbal rigs should account for this weight when balancing their setup.
Does the lens have image stabilization?+
No. The Arles 40mm T1.4 has no image stabilization. Any in-body or rig-based stabilization would need to come from the camera system or external support.
What is the maximum aperture of the DZOFilm Arles 40mm, and is it measured in f-stops or T-stops?+
The maximum aperture is T1.4, measured in T-stops — the standard for cinema lenses, which accounts for actual light transmission rather than the theoretical f-stop value. This ensures consistent exposure matching across lenses on set.

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