DZOFilm Arles 18mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (ARRI PL)
SKU: DZO-SAP18IPL
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DZOFilm Arles 18mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (ARRI PL)
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Ships from Vancouver, BC across Canada. Free shipping on regular orders over $199 CAD (remote areas and oversize/overweight items excluded). In-stock items typically ship within 1 business day; special-order items ship once the supplier confirms — lead times on request. Local pickup at 945 E Cordova St showroom.
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Contact Us
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The DZOFilm Arles 18mm T1.4 is a PL mount cine lens for full-frame and Vista Vision productions that need an expansive wide view, fast light transmission, and manual cinema-lens control. Available in Canada from Filmgear Canada, Vancouver's cinema lens and professional camera-equipment source, this 18mm prime covers a 46.5mm image circle and uses the shared 95mm front diameter and 0.8 MOD gearing of the Arles family.
Product Overview
The Arles 18mm combines an ultra-wide focal length with a T1.4 to T22 aperture range, making it useful for interiors, establishing shots, architecture, vehicles, large sets, and immersive close camera positions. Its 15-element, 13-group optical design covers full-frame and Vista Vision sensors. Manual focus rotates 270 degrees, the iris uses a 76-degree throw, and a 16-blade iris shapes out-of-focus highlights. A 29cm minimum focus distance gives the lens flexibility for foreground-heavy wide shots, while the approximately 1.66kg body calls for deliberate support and balancing on smaller camera rigs.
Product Video
DZOFILM's official full-set test shows how the Arles primes render from 14mm through 180mm. Use it to inspect the 18mm field of view alongside the rest of the family and to judge whether the shared rendering suits a single-lens purchase or a matched set.
Key Features
18mm Vista Vision Coverage
The 46.5mm image circle covers full-frame and Vista Vision formats, including large-format cinema cameras. At 18mm, the lens gives productions a broad perspective for tight rooms and environmental scenes without stepping down to the slower aperture of many extreme-wide cinema primes.
T1.4 Aperture for Low Light and Separation
The T1.4 maximum aperture increases light transmission for night interiors, practical-light scenes, and high-frame-rate work. It also lets the cinematographer use shallow focus at an ultra-wide focal length when subject separation is part of the visual design.
Manual Cine Controls
Focus and iris rings use 0.8 MOD gearing for standard follow-focus and lens-motor systems. The 270-degree focus rotation gives assistants room for precise marks, while the 76-degree iris rotation supports controlled exposure changes during a shot.
Matched Arles Housing
The 95mm front outside diameter and similar gear placement across the Arles series reduce matte-box and follow-focus adjustments during lens changes. The PL version measures about 121mm from front to flange plane and weighs approximately 1.66kg.
Close Foreground Perspective
A 29cm minimum focus distance helps place a subject or object close to camera while retaining a wide environmental view. This is useful for dynamic movement, vehicle interiors, small rooms, and shots that need strong foreground-to-background depth.
How It Compares
Choose the 18mm when the 21mm is not wide enough for an interior or establishing view but the 14mm feels too extreme. The 21mm and 35mm retain the Arles handling and full-frame coverage while offering progressively tighter framing. A matched set is better for productions that need several focal lengths with consistent housing and rendering; a single 18mm is the practical choice when filling a specific gap in an existing PL kit.
Compatible Accessories and Related Gear
For a wider-to-normal Arles package, compare the DZOFilm Arles 21mm T1.4 and DZOFilm Arles 35mm T1.4. Both stay within the same lens family and are easier to integrate into a shared follow-focus and matte-box setup.
Who Is This For?
The Arles 18mm is for cinematographers, rental houses, commercial crews, film schools, and owner-operators building a fast full-frame PL prime set. It is particularly useful for architecture, interiors, music videos, narrative work, and large-format cameras where the edges of the image circle must remain covered.
Who Should Choose Something Else?
Choose the 21mm or 25mm when you want a less expansive perspective, or a lighter compact cine prime when gimbal and handheld balance matter more than T1.4 speed and matched Arles mechanics. This lens is manual focus, has no electronic communication, weighs about 1.66kg, and should be supported appropriately on smaller rigs.
In the Box
- DZOFilm Arles 18mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens in ARRI PL mount
- Front cap
- Rear cap
- Support rod
- Support base
- Shim set
Specifications
- Focal length: 18mm
- Aperture range: T1.4 to T22
- Lens mount: ARRI PL
- Image circle: 46.5mm, full-frame and Vista Vision
- Optical design: 15 elements in 13 groups
- Minimum focus: 0.29m / 11.4in from sensor plane
- Iris blades: 16
- Focus rotation: 270 degrees
- Iris rotation: 76 degrees
- Gear standard: 0.8 MOD focus and iris
- Front outside diameter: 95mm
- PL length: approximately 121mm
- Weight: approximately 1.66kg
- Electronic communication: none
FAQ
Does the Arles 18mm cover full-frame and Vista Vision sensors?
Yes. DZOFILM specifies a 46.5mm image circle for full-frame and Vista Vision coverage. The lens is intended for large-format cinema use, but camera mount and sensor mode should still be checked for the exact body and production setup.
How close can the DZOFilm Arles 18mm focus?
The minimum focus distance is 0.29m, or about 11.4 inches, measured from the sensor plane. That close focus supports foreground-heavy wide shots in interiors, vehicle work, and dynamic camera positions.
Should I choose the Arles 18mm or 21mm?
Choose the 18mm for a noticeably broader field of view in tight spaces, architecture, and establishing shots. Choose the 21mm when you want to retain a wide perspective with less edge expansion and slightly easier subject placement.
What follow focus and matte box fit the lens?
The lens uses 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, a 270-degree focus rotation, and a 95mm front outside diameter. Match support, matte box, and motor placement to the camera rig, and account for the approximately 1.66kg lens weight.
Where can I buy the DZOFilm Arles 18mm in Canada?
Filmgear Canada supplies the DZOFilm Arles 18mm T1.4 PL mount cine lens with Canada-wide shipping and Vancouver-based support. Confirm mount, focus scale, lens support, and the surrounding Arles focal lengths before ordering.
Where to Buy in Canada
Buy the DZOFilm Arles 18mm from Filmgear Canada for Canada-wide delivery or Vancouver support. Filmgear can help compare the 18mm with nearby Arles focal lengths and identify the support, matte-box, and follow-focus requirements for a working PL cinema rig.
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