The DZOFilm Arcana 75mm is the long prime in the Arcana anamorphic series. It is built for tighter coverage, portraits, and the compressed look that anamorphic does particularly well, in PL mount with a titanium-finish barrel.

Key features

  • True anamorphic optical design with the oval bokeh and horizontal flares the set is known for.
  • PL mount that works on ARRI Alexa, RED, Sony VENICE, and other PL cinema bodies.
  • Titanium-finish cine housing with geared focus and iris rings.
  • Shared front diameter and housing dimensions with the 32mm and 45mm Arcanas, so the matte box and follow focus stay in place during lens swaps.
  • Also available as part of the 3-lens Arcana kit.

Who it's for

Cinematographers using the Arcana set for narrative, commercial, or music-video work who need a tighter prime for close coverage, interviews, and beauty work without breaking the anamorphic signature.

Choosing between Arcana, Pavo and Blazar Viper? Read our anamorphic comparison guide.

Available from Filmgear Canada, with Canada-wide shipping.

75mm full-frame 1.5x anamorphic prime

T2.1-16 aperture range

43.3 mm full-frame image circle

80 mm front diameter and M77 filter thread

270 deg focus rotation with 0.8 mod gear pitch

709 g product weight for compact anamorphic builds
DZOFILM Arcana 75mm Anamorphic Prime Lens, ARRI PL, Titanium

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FAQ

What look does DZOFILM Arcana give?

Arcana is a compact 1.5x anamorphic series with oval bokeh, horizontal flare behavior, and full-frame coverage. It is for buyers who want anamorphic character without moving into the size and handling demands of many larger anamorphic sets.

Is Arcana a good choice for handheld or gimbal work?

Yes, it can be a practical option for handheld and gimbal builds because the lenses are about 695-709 g and share an 80 mm front diameter. The final setup still depends on camera body, matte box, follow focus, filters, and adapter weight.

What should I check before buying a PL Arcana lens?

Check camera mount, PL adapter quality, de-squeeze monitoring, matte box size, M77 filter plan, follow-focus gear position, and whether the focal length matches the intended framing. These details matter as much as the lens itself.

Should I buy one Arcana lens or the 3-lens kit?

Buy one lens if you already know the focal length you need or are building slowly. Buy the 3-lens kit if you need a coherent 32mm, 45mm, and 75mm set with consistent handling for production work.

How does Arcana compare with spherical cine lenses?

Arcana gives anamorphic squeeze, flare, and oval bokeh, while spherical cine lenses are simpler to monitor, frame, and match with non-anamorphic footage. Choose by the look and workflow your project actually needs.