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
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Lens Overview — DZOFilm 40mm T1.4 FF/VV
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
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Studio, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 40mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount, Canon EF, Sony E |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1200g |
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.