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DZOFilm Arles 50mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens

The DZOFilm 50mm T1.4 FF/VV is a 50mm 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 50mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens

DZOFilm Arles 50mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens

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Lens Overview — DZOFilm 50mm T1.4 FF/VV

The DZOFilm Arles 50mm T1.4 is a full-frame prime cine lens built for professional cinematography workflows. Designed around the cinema and video camera system, it covers full-frame and VistaVision sensor formats, making it a versatile choice for productions shooting on larger sensors. The lens offers a fast T1.4 maximum aperture, which is a calibrated T-stop measurement — the standard used in cinema glass — giving cinematographers precise, repeatable exposure control across a matched set.

At 50mm on a full-frame format, this focal length sits in classic standard territory, well-suited to everything from intimate dialogue scenes to documentary-style coverage. Manual focus is the only focus mode, in keeping with professional cine lens conventions where follow focus systems and focus pullers are the norm. The lens is available in PL Mount, Canon EF, and Sony E mount options, giving it broad compatibility across a range of cinema and hybrid camera bodies.

Weighing 1200g, it has the solid heft expected of cinema-grade optics. Image stabilization is not featured, which is typical for dedicated cine primes intended for use on stabilized rigs or gimbals.

Key Features — DZOFilm 50mm T1.4 FF/VV

T1.4 Maximum Aperture: Cinema-calibrated T-stop rating ensures precise, repeatable exposure control across matched sets — critical in professional production workflows.

Full-Frame & VistaVision Coverage: Image circle covers both full-frame and VistaVision sensor formats, making it compatible with the largest cinema sensors in current production use.

50mm Standard Focal Length: Classic standard field of view on full-frame, well-suited to dialogue scenes, documentary work, and general narrative coverage.

Multiple Mount Options: Available in PL, Canon EF, and Sony E mounts, providing broad compatibility across professional cinema and hybrid camera bodies.

PL Mount Available: Industry-standard cinema mount option ensures compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, and others.

Manual Focus Design: Dedicated manual focus ring built for use with follow focus systems and lens control units in professional cine workflows.

Lens Specifications — DZOFilm 50mm T1.4 FF/VV

DZOFilm 50mm T1.4 FF/VV full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Studio, Creative Effects
Lens TypeCine
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length50mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.4
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount, Canon EF, Sony E
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight1200g

Description — DZOFilm 50mm T1.4 FF/VV

The DZOFilm Arles 50mm T1.4 is a dedicated prime cine lens built to cover Full Frame and VistaVision sensor formats, making it a strong choice for large-format cinema productions. Its T1.4 maximum aperture is measured as a true T-stop, ensuring cinematographers get accurate, consistent exposure values — a key advantage when matching shots across a lens series on a production. The 50mm focal length places it firmly in standard territory on full-frame, offering a natural perspective that works across narrative, commercial, and documentary applications.

Focus is entirely manual, in line with professional cine standards where lens control systems are the preferred method. The lens is offered in PL Mount, Canon EF, and Sony E mount configurations, supporting a broad spectrum of cinema and hybrid camera bodies. At 1200g, it carries the weight expected of cinema-grade construction. Image stabilization is not included, so use on a stabilized rig or gimbal is recommended for moving shots.

Pros — DZOFilm 50mm T1.4 FF/VV

  • ✓Fast T1.4 maximum aperture provides strong low-light capability and shallow depth-of-field control with cinema-accurate T-stop calibration
  • ✓Full-frame and VistaVision coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) makes it suitable for large-sensor cinema cameras
  • ✓Available in three mount options — PL Mount, Canon EF, and Sony E — offering broad camera body compatibility

Cons — DZOFilm 50mm T1.4 FF/VV

  • ✗No autofocus (autoFocus: false) — not suitable for run-and-gun or single-operator shooting without a dedicated focus puller
  • ✗At 1200g, the lens is relatively heavy, requiring a properly balanced rig setup
  • ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), so stabilized support systems are necessary for smooth handheld or moving shots

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Frequently Asked Questions — DZOFilm 50mm T1.4 FF/VV

What camera mounts is the DZOFilm Arles 50mm T1.4 available in?+
The lens is available in PL Mount, Canon EF, and Sony E mount versions. This covers a wide range of cinema and hybrid camera platforms, from dedicated cinema bodies to mirrorless systems.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No — the DZOFilm Arles 50mm T1.4 is a manual focus lens only. This is standard practice for professional cine lenses, which are designed to be operated with follow focus systems or electronic lens control units.
What sensor formats does this lens cover?+
The lens is rated for Full Frame and VistaVision (FF/VV) coverage, making it compatible with large-format cinema sensors without risk of vignetting.
Is T1.4 the same as f/1.4?+
Not exactly — T-stops are a cinema measurement that accounts for actual light transmission through the lens, whereas f-stops are a purely mathematical calculation. The T1.4 rating on this lens means real-world exposure accuracy is confirmed at that value, which is critical for matching exposures across a lens set on set.
How heavy is the DZOFilm Arles 50mm T1.4?+
The lens weighs 1200g. This is typical for cinema-grade primes and generally requires a support rig or mattebox setup rather than solo handheld operation.

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