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- 21mm prime with T1.4 aperture
- 46.5mm FF/VV image circle
- 16-blade iris for rounded bokeh
- ARRI PL mount, 270° focus
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DZOFilm Arles 21mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (ARRI PL)
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- DZO-SAP21IPL
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- SAP21IPL
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The DZOFilm Arles 21mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens combines an expansive wide-angle perspective with a fast T1.4 aperture and full-frame/VistaVision coverage. Its 46.5mm image circle, 16-blade iris, and carefully tuned optical design deliver painterly bokeh, natural color reproduction, and expressive depth. Built for professional cinematography, this ARRI PL-mount prime features 270° manual focus rotation, standard 0.8 MOD gearing, and a durable aluminum-alloy housing. Wide-angle storytelling with classic cinema character.
The DZOFilm Arles 21mm T1.4 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (DZO-SAP21IPL) is a manual-focus spherical cinema prime available from Coremicro, an authorized DZOFilm dealer based in Union City, California. It covers a 46.5mm image circle and features a T1.4 to T22 aperture range, 14 optical elements in 12 groups, and a 16-blade iris. Its included ARRI PL mount, 95mm front diameter, 86mm filter thread, and 0.33m minimum focusing distance support professional cinema workflows. The lens carries a limited one-year manufacturer warranty, with registration extension eligibility subject to applicable terms. Contact Coremicro for current pricing and availability.
High-Resolution 21mm Full-Frame Optical Design
The Arles 21mm uses 14 optical elements arranged in 12 groups to balance image detail with a distinctive cinematic character. Its wide field of view captures expansive environments while maintaining gentle tonal transitions and natural color reproduction. The lens offers creative flexibility for establishing shots, architectural interiors, narrative sequences, and high-resolution commercial production.
Floating Optics for Controlled Wide-Angle Focus Pulls
Floating optical elements help control aberrations as focus moves from infinity toward close-up subjects. The design minimizes visible focus breathing, reducing unwanted framing changes during rack-focus shots and moving-camera sequences. With a 0.33m minimum focus distance measured from the sensor plane, the lens supports foreground detail, intimate environmental portraits, and expressive wide-angle compositions.
Multi-Layer Nano-Coating for Natural Cinema Color
Specialized multi-layer nano-coating and internal anti-reflective treatments help reduce unwanted reflections, ghosting, and stray light. The calibrated optical coating supports natural color reproduction while preserving the expressive highlight rendering associated with Arles lenses. Cinematographers can work with practical lighting, bright windows, and backlit subjects while retaining control over contrast and atmospheric flare.
46.5mm VistaVision Coverage with ARRI PL Mount
The 46.5mm image circle supports full-frame and compatible VistaVision digital cinema sensor formats. This version includes an ARRI PL mount, while the interchangeable mounting system also supports compatible alternative configurations with separately available hardware. The lens can integrate into professional camera setups using appropriate mount adapters and accessories. Confirm camera clearance, sensor coverage, and mount compatibility before installation.
270-Degree Focus Throw and 0.8 MOD Cine Gearing
A durable aluminum-alloy housing incorporates 270° manual focus rotation and 77° iris rotation for controlled adjustments during production. Standard 0.8 MOD focus and aperture gears work with compatible follow-focus units and lens motors. The 95mm front diameter supports common cinema matte-box configurations, while the matched Arles mechanical design helps streamline lens changes across different focal lengths.
Consistent Arles Optical Character Across Focal Lengths
The 21mm is part of the wider Arles prime family, developed to maintain a recognizable cinematic character when changing focal lengths. Coordinated color reproduction, contrast, and bokeh help preserve visual continuity across wide, normal, and telephoto compositions. Shared front dimensions and familiar cine controls also make the series practical for narrative productions, commercials, and professional rental lens packages.
T1.4 Wide-Angle Low-Light Performance
The fast T1.4 maximum aperture provides exposure flexibility when filming in available light. It supports night exteriors, practical-light interiors, and shallow depth-of-field compositions while retaining an expansive wide-angle perspective.
16-Blade Painterly Cinema Bokeh
A 16-blade iris creates rounded out-of-focus highlights and smooth subject-to-background transitions. At wider apertures, the Arles optical design produces gentle highlight rendering and subtle peripheral bokeh character.
21mm Ultra-Wide Cinema Perspective
The expansive field of view captures environmental context for architectural interiors, establishing shots, location scenes, and dynamic camera movement. It gives cinematographers room to emphasize scale and spatial relationships.
95mm Front Diameter and M86 Filter Thread
A 95mm outside front diameter and 86mm filter thread support compatible cinema accessories. Matching mechanical dimensions across the Arles series help simplify matte-box and follow-focus adjustments between lens changes.
Wide-Angle Narrative and Establishing Shots
The 21mm perspective brings surrounding environments into the composition while retaining creative control over depth of field. It is useful for establishing shots, moving-camera scenes, and location-based storytelling where spatial context matters.
Architecture and Lifestyle Cinematography
Capture architectural spaces, interior environments, and branded lifestyle scenes with expansive coverage. Professional focus gearing and controlled optical rendering support carefully planned commercial shots and repeatable camera movements.
Low-Light and Dynamic Camera Work
The T1.4 aperture provides flexibility for available-light filming, while the wide perspective supports handheld, tracking, and stabilized camera compositions. The included PL mount works with compatible professional cinema rigs.
Cinematographers
A fast 21mm prime for expansive compositions, manual focus control, and full-frame storytelling.
Independent Filmmakers
Wide-angle coverage and professional cine mechanics for narrative films, music videos, and location production.
Commercial Production Teams
Controlled optical character and wide framing for architecture, advertising, and branded filmmaking.
Cinema Rental Houses
A 21mm addition to matched Arles prime lens packages for professional cinema productions.
DZOFilm Manufacturer Support
The Arles 21mm includes a limited one-year DZOFilm manufacturer warranty. Eligible product registration may extend warranty coverage, subject to applicable terms and regional availability. Contact Coremicro for current warranty conditions, compatible lens mounts, accessory recommendations, and technical support.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DZOFilm |
| Product Series | Arles Prime |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DZO-SAP21IPL |
| Lens Type | Spherical Prime Cine Lens |
| Focal Length | 21mm |
| Lens Mount | Interchangeable Mount with Included ARRI PL |
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame / VistaVision |
| Image Circle | 46.5mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | T22 |
| Optical Construction | 14 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Iris Blades | 16 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.33m / 1.08ft (from sensor plane) |
| Focus Control | Manual, 270° Rotation |
| Iris Control | Manual, 77° Rotation |
| Focus and Iris Gear Pitch | 0.8 MOD |
| Front Diameter | 95mm / 3.74in |
| Filter Thread | M86 / 86mm |
| Length | 121mm / 4.76in (PL) |
| Weight | 1.50kg / 3.31lb |
| Housing Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Focus Scales | Metric and Imperial |
| Electronic Communication | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
What is the DZOFilm Arles 21mm T1.4 used for?
The DZOFilm Arles 21mm T1.4 is a wide-angle cinema prime designed for narrative films, commercials, music videos, and professional digital cinematography. Its fast aperture and expansive perspective support establishing shots, environmental compositions, and low-light filmmaking.
Does the Arles 21mm cover full-frame and VistaVision sensors?
The Arles 21mm provides a 46.5mm image circle designed for full-frame and compatible VistaVision sensor formats. Camera-specific recording modes and sensor dimensions should be checked to confirm full coverage.
How close can the DZOFilm Arles 21mm focus?
The DZOFilm Arles 21mm has a minimum focusing distance of 0.33m, measured from the camera sensor plane. Its 270° manual focus throw supports controlled focusing between nearby subjects and infinity.
Can the Arles 21mm use different lens mounts?
The Arles 21mm features an interchangeable-mount design and this version includes an ARRI PL mount. Compatible Canon EF conversion hardware is available separately, subject to installation and camera compatibility requirements.
Does the Arles 21mm support professional follow-focus systems?
The Arles 21mm uses standard 0.8 MOD focus and iris gearing for compatible professional follow-focus systems and lens motors. The lens provides 270° focus rotation and 77° iris rotation for manual cinema operation.
What is the difference between the Arles 21mm and ZEISS CP.3 21mm?
The Arles 21mm has a T1.4 maximum aperture, 46.5mm image circle, 16-blade iris, and approximately 1.50kg weight. The ZEISS CP.3 21mm has a T2.9 maximum aperture and weighs approximately 0.82kg. Both are professional manual-focus cinema primes with a 95mm front diameter.
Is Coremicro an authorized DZOFilm dealer?
Coremicro is an authorized DZOFilm dealer based in Union City, California. Customers can contact Coremicro to confirm current pricing, product availability, manufacturer warranty coverage, and compatible cinema lens accessories.
Ready to Add the Arles 21mm to Your Cinema Lens Kit?
Coremicro is an authorized DZOFilm dealer supplying professional cinema lenses and accessories for narrative filmmaking, commercial production, and independent film workflows. Contact our team to confirm ARRI PL camera compatibility, current pricing, availability, and the right accessories for your production.
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