DZOFILM Arles Zoom Lens 65-180mm T2.6 (PL, Feet)

Product Video

Watch the introduction to examine the lens controls and two focal ranges, then use the demo to assess skin tones, highlight rendering and zoom moves.

DZOFILM Arles Zoom Lens 65-180mm T2.6 (PL, Feet) provides medium-to-telephoto coverage for interviews, portraits and subjects that must be filmed from farther away. It combines a constant T2.6 aperture, a 43.5mm full-frame image circle and parfocal operation, allowing a crew to tighten framing without a lens change. This Imperial (feet) Arles zoom lens is available to order from Filmgear Canada, Vancouver's cinema lens and professional camera optics specialist, with Canada-wide shipping.

Product Overview

The 65-180mm extends an Arles kit into longer working distances with a 2.8x zoom ratio. Its 65mm starting point overlaps the 25-75mm lens, giving a crew a useful handoff between general coverage and telephoto compositions. A 0.89m minimum focus distance from the sensor plane remains constant through the focal range, helping with close detail work as well as longer-distance framing.

The Arles optical character combines warm, natural colour with low-saturation blue coatings intended to suppress flare and ghosting. The lens uses a 16-blade iris for rounded out-of-focus highlights and an optical design rated for up to 8K resolving power. Matching colour across the Arles family makes it easier to combine zoom coverage with prime-lens shots.

A parfocal zoom lens is particularly useful when focal length changes during a take. The quad-synchronized mechanism coordinates optical groups throughout the zoom, while minimal focus breathing helps keep focus pulls visually restrained. Set the camera flange depth and lens back focus correctly before relying on repeatable marks.

Key Features

T2.6 exposure through the zoom

The constant maximum aperture avoids an exposure ramp as you reframe within 65-180mm. Full-frame coverage and the 16-blade iris give crews control over subject separation without giving up the flexibility of a cinema zoom lens.

Repeatable cine control

A 270-degree focus throw and 100-degree zoom rotation support deliberate manual moves and motor control. M0.8 gears, a 95mm front and an 86mm filter thread connect the lens to common cine accessories. The Imperial (feet) markings should match the crew's distance-measurement system.

Compact optics with practical protection

The 65-180mm weighs approximately 1782g. ED and HRI glass help control aberrations in a compact body, while dust- and moisture-resistant construction, a dirt-repellent front coating and an ultra-matte internal finish help protect image contrast. Add suitable weather protection for demanding exterior work.

How It Compares

Choose the 25-75mm for wide-to-medium coverage, the 65-180mm for tighter subjects and longer working distances, or the two-lens set for both ranges. DZOFILM Arles Zoom Lens 25-75mm T2.6 (PL, Feet) and DZOFILM Arles Zoom Lens 2-Lens Set 25-75mm + 65-180mm T2.6 (PL, Feet) offer the other Feet configurations. The focal ranges overlap from 65mm to 75mm.

Compared with an Arles prime, the zoom makes changing composition faster without moving the camera or opening the mount. A faster prime remains useful when maximum aperture is the priority. The Arles 25mm T1.4 and Arles 75mm T1.4 provide specific same-family alternatives.

Compatible Accessories and Related Gear

For a supported Sony E-mount camera, the DZOFILM Octopus PL-to-E adapter provides the mounting route from the PL lens. Check camera clearance and support the lens on the rig. The interchangeable PL/EF design offers another mounting option; match the conversion parts to the lens before changing mounts.

Use a 95mm-compatible matte box or an 86mm threaded filter, and align M0.8 lens-control motors with the gear rings. The matching front diameter and focus/iris gear positions across the Arles family make accessory placement more consistent when changing lenses.

Who Is This For?

This lens suits seated interviews, portrait-led commercials, stage details and documentary coverage where approaching the subject would interrupt the action. The approximately 1782g body and 190.8mm PL-mount length need appropriate camera support; assess the complete rig balance before using a stabilizer.

Who Should Choose Something Else?

For small rooms, wide establishing shots or a subject very close to the camera, choose the 25-75mm instead. A faster prime offers another route when maximum aperture is more valuable than telephoto reframing. This manual cinema lens does not provide conventional electronic autofocus or image stabilization.

Value Assessment

The 65-180mm makes sense when reframing speed and repeatable cine controls reduce interruptions on set. Its value depends on how often the production uses this focal range; paying for additional coverage is less useful when the camera stays at one composition and a prime lens already meets the exposure requirement.

In the Box

• 1x DZOFILM Arles Zoom 65-180mm T2.6 lens
• 1x Front cap
• 1x Rear cap
• 1x Supporting rod
• 1x Shim pack
• Screws
• 1x Screwdriver
• 1x Warranty card

Specifications

FAQ

Does the Arles 65-180mm cover full-frame cameras?

The Arles 65-180mm covers a 43.5mm image circle and maintains T2.6 through its entire 65-180mm range. Match the camera sensor dimensions and PL mount to those limits when planning a full-frame cinema build.

When should I choose the Arles 65-180mm?

Choose the 65-180mm for tighter interviews, portraits and distant details. The 25-75mm is the more useful companion for wide establishing shots and confined spaces, while the pair gives continuous focal coverage with a 65-75mm overlap.

How does focus behave while zooming the 65-180mm?

The 65-180mm uses a parfocal, quad-synchronized optical design to hold focus during a zoom. Its 270-degree focus throw and 100-degree zoom travel give a focus puller room for repeatable marks, while low focus breathing reduces distracting framing changes during a focus pull.

Which focus scale does this Arles 65-180mm use?

DZO-AZ65180I is the Imperial (feet) version of the Arles 65-180mm. Choose the marking system your focus puller uses for distance measurements; the alternative scale is a separate product listing, not an interchangeable selection on this page.

What filters and follow-focus gears fit the 65-180mm?

The 65-180mm has a 95mm front outside diameter, an 86mm screw-in filter thread and M0.8 cine gears. These are different fitting dimensions: use the outer diameter for matte-box fit and the thread size for screw-in filters, then check support and motor clearance on the assembled rig.

Can I use the Arles 65-180mm on a mirrorless camera?

The Arles 65-180mm is listed here in PL configuration. A compatible DZOFILM Octopus adapter can connect it to a supported mirrorless mount; the lens also supports an interchangeable PL/EF mount design. Match the adapter to the camera rather than assuming every mirrorless body accepts a PL lens directly.

How close can the 65-180mm focus?

The Arles 65-180mm focuses to 0.89m / 2 ft 11 in, measured from the sensor plane, throughout its zoom range. Allow for the camera body and lens length when estimating the physical clearance between the front element and a close subject.

Where can I order the Arles 65-180mm in Canada?

Order the Arles 65-180mm in Imperial (feet) from Filmgear Canada in Vancouver, with Canada-wide shipping. This listing is available to order; contact the store for current allocation and delivery timing before planning a date-critical shoot.

Where to Buy in Canada

The DZOFILM Arles 65-180mm Imperial (feet) lens is available to order from Filmgear Canada in Vancouver. We ship Canada-wide. Contact the store for current delivery timing and advice on the focal range, focus scale and camera-mount configuration before a date-critical shoot.