DZOFilm PAVO 28mm T2.1 2x Anamorphic Prime Lens
The DZOFilm 28mm T2.1 is a 28mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
DZOFilm PAVO 28mm T2.1 2x Anamorphic Prime Lens
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Lens Overview — DZOFilm 28mm T2.1
Key Features — DZOFilm 28mm T2.1
2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Full 2x anamorphic squeeze delivers the widescreen cinematic look with characteristic oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Fast T2.1 stop allows shooting in lower light conditions while retaining the anamorphic rendering and depth of field.
28mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed 28mm focal length provides a broad, expansive field of view well suited to environmental and establishing shots.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle covers the Super 35 format, matching the sensor size used in the majority of professional digital cinema cameras.
PL Mount: Industry-standard PL mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, and other major manufacturers.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring is built for precise, repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller using a follow focus or wireless lens control system.
Lens Specifications — DZOFilm 28mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1200g |
Description — DZOFilm 28mm T2.1
The DZOFilm PAVO 28mm T2.1 is a manual focus anamorphic prime lens built for Super 35 format cinema cameras. With a fixed focal length of 28mm and a maximum aperture of T2.1, it sits in the wide-angle range and delivers the distinctive cinematic rendering that anamorphic optics are known for in professional film production. The lens uses a PL mount, the industry-standard cinema mount found on professional cinema camera platforms, ensuring it fits seamlessly into established professional workflows.
As a prime lens, the PAVO 28mm provides a fixed perspective that cinematographers can rely on for optical consistency across a production. Weighing 1,200g, the lens offers a balance between the optical requirements of an anamorphic design and the practical demands of modern cinema rigs. Focus is fully manual, which is standard in cinema environments where a focus puller operates the lens via external focus control systems.
No image stabilization is included, consistent with professional cinema prime lens conventions.
Pros — DZOFilm 28mm T2.1
- ✓Wide T2.1 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability for a cinema anamorphic prime
- ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the most widely used digital cinema sensor size
- ✓PL mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema camera platforms
Cons — DZOFilm 28mm T2.1
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus, requiring a dedicated focus puller in fast-paced production environments
- ✗No filter thread size specified, which may complicate matte box or filter system planning
- ✗No image stabilization, as expected for a cinema prime but worth noting for handheld use cases
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