DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 Super35 Cinema Zoom Lens
The DZOFilm 20-55mm T2.8 is a 20–55mm f/2.8 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Used copies start from $1,100 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 Super35 Cinema Zoom Lens
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Lens Overview — DZOFilm 20-55mm T2.8
Key Features — DZOFilm 20-55mm T2.8
20-55mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-to-mid focal lengths in a single lens, useful across documentary, narrative, and commercial production scenarios.
Constant T2.8 Aperture: Maintains T2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure when zooming between focal lengths mid-shot or across setups.
Super 35 Image Circle: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, matching the standard sensor size of a broad range of professional cinema cameras.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and other major manufacturers.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring built for integration with follow focus systems and repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows.
86mm Filter Thread: Accepts standard 86mm screw-in filters, including ND and polarizing filters commonly used in production.
Lens Specifications — DZOFilm 20-55mm T2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 20–55mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 86mm |
Description — DZOFilm 20-55mm T2.8
The DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 is a Cinema type zoom lens built for Super 35 format cameras. It operates via a PL Mount, the professional standard for cinema camera systems, and is classified within the Cinema / Video camera system category. The lens spans a Standard focal length range from 20mm to 55mm, with a constant maximum aperture of T2.8 across the full zoom range.
Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus functionality, and there is no image stabilization — both specifications consistent with professional cinema production use where follow focus systems and external stabilization rigs are the norm. The lens weighs 1,800g, giving it the substantial build expected of dedicated cinema glass, and features an 86mm filter thread for compatibility with standard filters. Whether mounted on a shoulder rig, crane, or stabilized head, the Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 is a purpose-built Super 35 cinema zoom designed to integrate directly into professional PL-mount production workflows.
Pros — DZOFilm 20-55mm T2.8
- ✓Constant T2.8 maximum aperture maintained across the full 20-55mm zoom range ensures consistent exposure throughout
- ✓Super 35 image circle coverage matches the sensor size of a wide range of professional cinema cameras
- ✓PL Mount is the industry-standard cinema lens mount, offering broad compatibility with professional cinema camera bodies
Cons — DZOFilm 20-55mm T2.8
- ✗No image stabilization, so optical steadiness depends entirely on the camera rig or stabilization system used
- ✗At 1,800g, the lens is substantial and may exceed the weight limits of lighter gimbal or handheld setups without additional support
- ✗Manual focus only with no autofocus capability, which limits use cases where rapid or automated focusing is needed
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Frequently Asked Questions — DZOFilm 20-55mm T2.8
What camera mount does this lens use?+
The DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 is fitted with a PL Mount, which is the standard mount used on professional cinema cameras. This mount type is specified directly in the lens specifications under mount.lens.
Does this lens cover full-frame sensors?+
No. The lens is designed for Super 35 format, as listed in the lensFormat specification. It is not intended to cover full-frame or larger sensor formats.
What is the aperture range of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.8, which is constant across the entire 20-55mm zoom range. The T-stop value is the specified maximum aperture as listed in the specifications.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The specifications confirm that autoFocus is false and imageStabilization is listed as None. This lens is designed for manual focus use, consistent with professional cinema production practices.
How heavy is this lens and what filter size does it use?+
The lens weighs 1,800 grams according to the weight specification. It uses an 86mm filter thread, as listed in the filterThreadSize specification.
Is this a zoom or prime lens?+
This is a zoom lens, as confirmed by the zoomPrime specification value of Zoom. It covers a focal length range from 20mm to 55mm, which the focalLengthRange specification classifies as Standard.