DZOFilm Tango 65-280mm T2.9 Zoom Lens
The DZOFilm 65-280mm T2.9 is a 65–280mm f/2.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
DZOFilm Tango 65-280mm T2.9 Zoom Lens
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Lens Overview — DZOFilm 65-280mm T2.9
Key Features — DZOFilm 65-280mm T2.9
65-280mm Telephoto Range: A 4.3x zoom ratio covers a broad telephoto span in a single lens, reducing the need to swap glass on set.
Constant T2.9 Aperture: Maximum aperture stays fixed at T2.9 throughout the entire zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure when reframing or zooming during a shot.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures compatibility with professional camera bodies from ARRI, RED, and other PL-equipped systems.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle is optimized for Super 35 format sensors, matching the most widely used sensor size in professional digital cinema cameras.
Manual Focus Design: Dedicated manual focus ring supports smooth, repeatable focus pulls suited to narrative and commercial cinematography workflows.
Cinema-Only Operation: Purely manual operation with no autofocus, aligning with cinema production norms where focus is handled by a dedicated focus puller using external follow focus systems.
Lens Specifications — DZOFilm 65-280mm T2.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 65–280mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 3.96kg |
Description — DZOFilm 65-280mm T2.9
The DZOFilm Tango 65-280mm T2.9 is a Cine type zoom lens designed for Super 35 format cinema production. It covers a telephoto focal length range from 65mm to 280mm, delivering a constant maximum aperture of T2.9 throughout the entire zoom range. The lens ships in a PL Mount configuration, making it compatible with the professional cinema cameras that rely on this mount standard.
Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus system, which suits the precision demands of scripted narrative and commercial filmmaking where a dedicated focus puller controls the lens. The lens weighs 3.96 kg, reflecting the optical engineering required to maintain a fast T2.9 stop across such a wide telephoto zoom range. There is no image stabilization, so stabilization must be handled through the production's rig, support, or camera-side solutions.
The Tango 65-280mm T2.9 is built for Cinema and Video camera systems, positioning it squarely in professional production environments where consistent aperture, manual control, and PL compatibility are standard requirements.
Pros — DZOFilm 65-280mm T2.9
- ✓Constant T2.9 maximum aperture maintained across the full 65-280mm zoom range
- ✓Super 35 format coverage suits a wide range of professional digital cinema cameras
- ✓PL Mount offers compatibility with industry-standard professional cinema camera bodies
Cons — DZOFilm 65-280mm T2.9
- ✗At 3.96 kg, the lens is quite heavy and will require robust support rigs or follow-focus systems
- ✗No image stabilization, so external stabilization solutions are necessary for handheld or moving shots
- ✗No autofocus capability, which limits use cases outside traditional cinema production environments
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Frequently Asked Questions — DZOFilm 65-280mm T2.9
What camera mount does the DZOFilm Tango 65-280mm T2.9 use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount for many professional digital cinema cameras. This makes it a natural fit for cinema production environments where PL is the dominant mount system.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Tango 65-280mm T2.9 is designed to cover the Super 35 format. It is not specified for larger formats, so users with cameras exceeding Super 35 coverage should verify compatibility before use.
Does the lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No. The lens is a manual focus design with no autofocus and no image stabilization. Focus is controlled entirely by hand, which is standard practice in cinema productions where a dedicated focus puller operates the lens.
How heavy is the DZOFilm Tango 65-280mm T2.9?+
The lens weighs 3.96 kg. Given this weight, users should plan for a well-supported rig, particularly for handheld or run-and-gun shooting styles.
Does the aperture remain constant throughout the zoom range?+
Yes, the maximum aperture is T2.9 and it is constant across the full 65-280mm focal length range. This means exposure remains consistent when zooming, which is important for maintaining continuity during a shot.
What is the zoom ratio of this lens?+
The lens covers a focal length range from 65mm to 280mm, which represents approximately a 4.3x zoom ratio. This places it firmly in the telephoto zoom category, suitable for subjects at greater distances from the camera.