DZOFILM Adds 25-75mm and 65-180mm T2.6 Zooms to Arles Line
DZOFILM expands its Arles cinema lens lineup with two new full-frame zooms, the 25-75mm and 65-180mm T2.6, shipping late September 2026.
New Full-Frame Zooms for Arles Line
DZOFILM has introduced two new full-frame cinema zooms to its Arles lineup: the 25-75mm T2.6 and 65-180mm T2.6. Both lenses offer a constant T2.6 aperture across their ranges, stopping down to T22. The 25-75mm covers a 3x range from wide to short telephoto, while the 65-180mm spans 2.8x from portrait to telephoto lengths. Shipping begins in late September 2026.
Overlapping Focal Lengths for Flexibility
The two zooms overlap between 65mm and 75mm, allowing operators to switch lenses mid-shot without a visible jump in framing. This overlap also ensures commonly used portrait and medium-telephoto lengths are available on either lens. The design supports multi-camera setups where matching framing across different lenses is critical.
Internal Zoom and Parfocal Design
Both lenses feature internal zooming, maintaining consistent barrel length and center of gravity for stability on handheld and gimbal rigs. They are parfocal in PL and EF configurations, with minimal focus breathing. Focus rotation is 270 degrees, and zoom rotation is 100 degrees. The 25-75mm weighs 1767g (3.9 lb), while the 65-180mm weighs 1782g (3.9 lb).
Optical Construction and Image Quality
The 25-75mm includes 22 elements in eight groups, with seven ED and five HRI elements. The 65-180mm has 20 elements in eight groups, including seven ED and two HRI elements. Both lenses share the Arles primes' coating for consistent color and tonal rendering. A 16-blade iris ensures circular bokeh highlights. DZOFILM claims 8K resolving support based on internal testing.
Shared Design and Compatibility
Both zooms feature a 95mm front diameter, M86 filter thread, and 0.8 MOD gearing. Focus, iris, and zoom gear positions are matched across the Arles lineup, reducing motor adjustments when switching lenses. Close focus is 0.51m (1 ft 8 in) for the 25-75mm and 0.89m (2 ft 11 in) for the 65-180mm.
Pricing and Availability
The 25-75mm and 65-180mm are priced at $2899 each. A two-lens kit with a hard case, Y-style supports, zoom levers, and accessories costs $5199. An EF mount kit is sold separately for $99. Preorders are open now, with shipping starting late September 2026.
Actionable Information
For cinematographers needing full-frame zoom coverage from 25mm to 180mm at T2.6, the DZOFILM Arles zooms offer a cohesive solution with matched optics and ergonomics. Preorders are currently open, with delivery expected by late 2026.
