DZOFilm Arcana 45mm T2.1 1.5x Anamorphic Prime Lens (ARRI PL, Imperial, Titanium Finish)

The DZOFilm Arcana 45mm Anamorphic Lens is a compact T2.1 full-frame cinema prime with a true 1.5× horizontal squeeze, oval bokeh and neutral, light-responsive anamorphic flares. Its ARRI PL mount, Imperial focus marks and 270° manual focus rotation support professional focus pulling in a lightweight 695g aluminum-alloy housing with a titanium-tone finish. Model DZO-AR45PLI is the individual 45mm lens, not the three-lens Arcana kit. Natural dialogue framing with a cinematic anamorphic perspective.

DZO-AR45PLI is one DZOFilm Arcana 45mm T2.1–T16 hybrid anamorphic prime lens with a 1.5× optical squeeze, a 43.3mm full-frame image circle and 15 elements in 13 groups. It focuses to 0.53m / approximately 1ft 9in from the camera sensor plane and uses a 14-blade elliptical iris, 270° focus rotation and 51.96° iris rotation. Mechanical specifications include an 80mm front diameter, an M77 filter thread, M0.8 geared focus and iris rings, 80mm length and approximately 695g weight. Its ARRI PL mount and Imperial (feet) focus markings identify this variant. Arcana 32mm/75mm companion lenses, the three-lens hard case, camera adapters and external autofocus accessories are not included by implication.

This Product

One Arcana 45mm · T2.1 · Imperial · ARRI PL

Other Arcana Primes

32mm and 75mm · sold separately

Series Design

1.5× squeeze · matched 80mm fronts · M0.8 gears

Series imagery only: the Arcana promotional banner and some diagrams show the 32mm, 45mm and 75mm lenses together. This listing includes the 45mm prime only. The 32mm, 75mm and protective hard case supplied with the separate three-lens kit must not be assumed included.

Hybrid 1.5× Anamorphic Cinema Optics

45mm T2.1 Prime with True 1.5× Full-Frame Squeeze

The Arcana 45mm combines a hybrid anamorphic optical layout with 15 elements in 13 groups and a 43.3mm full-frame image circle. Its fixed 45mm focal length and T2.1 maximum aperture support natural dialogue coverage, medium shots and cinematic subject separation without treating the prime as a zoom. The 1.5× squeeze remains consistent from close focus to infinity, helping preserve facial proportions and simplifying a repeatable 1.5× de-squeeze workflow.

Elliptical 14-Blade Iris and Anamorphic Bokeh

2×-Style Oval Highlights from a 1.5× Anamorphic Lens

A 14-blade elliptical aperture renders point-light highlights with a distinctive elongated shape. DZOFilm describes a classic 2×-style bokeh character even though the true optical squeeze is 1.5×, not 2×. The T2.1–T16 iris range lets operators shape highlight rendering for night exteriors, interviews, product films and narrative scenes without misrepresenting the squeeze ratio.

45mm Close-Focus and Imperial Marks

Focus as Close as 0.53m with 270° Manual Travel

Although the family diagrams cover several focal lengths, the individual Arcana 45mm focuses to 0.53m / about 1ft 9in measured from the camera sensor plane. A 270° focus rotation and focus-distance marks in feet support controlled focus pulls, while the 51.96° iris travel provides manual exposure adjustment. Calibrate focus motors after changing camera adapters or follow-focus hardware.

Neutral Horizontal Anamorphic Flares

Light-Responsive Neutral Flares and Controlled Distortion

Front cylindrical optics and the hybrid design help limit the mumps effect and maintain stable 1.5× squeeze. Neutral anamorphic flares can take on tones from practical lamps, headlamps or other light sources instead of being restricted to a fixed blue streak. Evaluate flare direction, filtration and source position during camera tests; color and intensity vary with the scene.

Compact 695g Aluminum Cine Housing

Titanium-Tone 45mm Anamorphic Prime for Mobile Rigs

At approximately 695g / 1.53 lb and 80mm long, the Arcana 45mm is suitable for carefully balanced handheld, tripod and compatible gimbal setups. The chassis is aluminum alloy with a titanium-tone finish, not solid titanium. Check payload, lens clearance and accessories before placing it on a compact stabilizer or motorized camera platform.

ARRI PL Mount and Matched Cine Controls

80mm Front, M77 Filter and M0.8 Focus Gears

An 80mm front diameter, M77 / 77mm filter thread and M0.8 focus and iris gears support standard cinema matte boxes and compatible follow-focus motors. Shared mechanical dimensions across the Arcana family can streamline transitions to separately purchased 32mm and 75mm lenses. The native mount on this unit is ARRI PL; mirrorless camera use requires a suitable separately sourced adapter.

Shoot with the appropriate sensor mode and apply 1.5× horizontal de-squeeze during monitoring or in post-production. The final delivery aspect ratio depends on the original sensor aspect ratio and crop, not on the squeeze factor alone. Check full-frame coverage in the exact recording mode, set focus marks for the Imperial scale, and test flare behavior with practical lighting. Use proper PL-mount support, check rear clearance and recalibrate external focus systems whenever the rig changes.

The individual DZO-AR45PLI package is listed with the following accessories by B&H. These are single-lens accessories, not the contents of the three-lens Arcana kit.