DZOFILM Adds Two Arles Cinema Zooms: 25–75mm T2.6 and 65–180mm T2.6

DZOFILM expanded the Arles line with two full-frame cine zooms: the Arles Zoom 25–75mm T2.6 and the Arles Zoom 65–180mm T2.6. Both lenses keep a constant T2.6 aperture through their zoom ranges, close down to T22, and cover a 43.5 mm image circle.

What these lenses share with the Arles primes

The zooms are built to match the existing Arles prime family in handling and color rendering. They use the same 95 mm front diameter, M86 filter thread, 0.8 MOD gearing, and 16-blade iris found on the eleven Arles primes. Gear positions and focus/iris throw align with the primes, so swapping between primes and these zooms does not require reconfiguring follow-focus or motor rigs. Housing is aluminum alloy and rated dust- and splash-resistant.

Optical design and resolution claim

DZOFILM describes a four-group linkage optical system. The 25–75mm uses 22 elements in 8 groups with seven ED elements and five HRI elements. The 65–180mm uses 20 elements in 8 groups with seven ED and two HRI elements. The company says this combination controls field curvature, chromatic aberration, spherical and comatic aberrations, and maintains contrast.

DZOFILM provides a measured center resolution for the 65–180mm: up to 56 line pairs on an 8,000-line test chart at T2.6. The company markets this as "8K resolving power." That figure is a manufacturer measurement and is specific to the chart center at one focal length.

Weights are similar: roughly 1,767 g (25–75mm) and 1,782 g (65–180mm), both under 1.8 kg (about 3.9 lb). Lengths in PL configuration are about 178.1 mm for the 25–75mm and 190.85 mm for the 65–180mm. Close-focus distances are 0.51 m for the 25–75mm and 0.89 m for the 65–180mm. Matching mass and near-identical dimensions simplify gimbal balancing and handed workflows.

Each lens is priced at $2,899 / €2,499. DZOFILM offers a paired kit with a hard case for $5,199 / €4,499. Deliveries start in the announced month.

How these zooms fit the Arles lineup

DZOFILM launched the Arles primes beginning in 2024 and completed an eleven-prime lineup by late 2025. The company positions these two zooms as coverage and operational tools that share one color science and handling standard with the primes. A tuned Arles Lustre variant remains available for users who want softer, warmer rendering.

• Cinematographers who already own or plan to buy Arles primes and want consistent color, contrast, and mechanical interfaces across lenses.
• Shoots that require parfocal zooms with minimal refocusing during focal changes and a relatively light, compact set for gimbal or handheld work.
• Buyers seeking constant-aperture full-frame cine zooms at lower price points than many competitors.

Confirm corner and wide-end resolution, measure breathing at the 25 mm end for rack-focus use, and test parfocal behavior across working distances and mounts.