During the cinema5D Virtual Show, we had the chance to talk with the director and cinematographer Phil Holland about the new DZOFILM 20-55mm and 50-125mm T/2.8 Pictor Zoom lenses. These lenses can cover Super35/APS-C sensors, and Phil has been using them in conjunction with the RED Komodo for a couple of weeks now. Image credit: DZOFILM DZOFILM 20-55mm T/2.8 and 50-125mm T/2.8 Pictor Zoom Lenses Chinese lens manufacturer DZOFILM recently introduced two lenses: the DZOFILM 20-55mm T/2.8 and 50-125mm T/2.8. These lenses are part of the new “Pictor Zoom” lineup of glasses, which covers Super35/APS-C sensors. If you missed it, you could read our entire in-depth article about these new lenses here. DZOFILM Pictor lenses Parameters Credit DZOFILM In a nutshell, the DZOFILM Pictor Zoom lenses feature a constant T/2.8 maximum aperture at every focal length. Also, both lenses are parfocal, which is incredible at this price-point. The DZOFILM 20-55mm T/2.8 and 50-125mm T/2.8 have 0.8mm pitch gear on the focus and aperture ring, with a 270° focus throw of the focus ring. The aperture diaphragm consists of 16 blades for smooth and creamy bokeh. PL Mount on the left, EF mount on the right. Image credit: DZOFILM Currently, DZOFILM Pictor Zoom lenses ship with a PL mount with an extra EF mount bayonet in the package. Lens mounts are user interchangeable, and Phil Holland told us that Sony E-Mount and LPL mounts were also going to be available soon. Also, in terms of “image look,” Phil said to us that...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 16 July, 2020