DZOFILM is expanding their Zoom Series lens lineup with the Tango lens duo, the Tango Zoom 18-90mm T2.9, and the Tango Zoom 65-280mm T2.9-4.0. Tango means that the two zoom lenses play together, just like a couple doing the tango dance. Both lenses cover S35 sensors and can be equipped with an optional servo unit. At NAB 2023, we had a first look at the DZOFILM Tango Zoom 18-90mm prototype (the T stop has changed from T2.8 to T2.9 since then). You can watch our show floor coverage video here. Since then, DZOFILM has completed the second Tango Zoom lens, the 65-280mm T2.9-4.0 to complement the 18-90mm lens. The two lenses offer a great focal range at an affordable price. Lens characteristics Both zoom lenses incorporate a parfocal lens design and have been treated with a multi-layer anti-reflective coating to give the lenses a blue flare. The iris is made of 16 blades which will give you a very round and smooth bokeh. Focus breathing is said to be minimal, and the image is “moderately sharp”. Both lenses are color-matched to closely complement each other (contrary to some other recently released affordable zoom lenses). Moreover, distortion and chromatic aberration should be well controlled with these lenses. DZOFILM Tango Zoom 18-90mm cine zoom lens. Image credit: DZOFILM On the outside, the zoom lenses have 0.8 pitch gears to interface with lens control accessories like the available servo unit. All markings on the 18-90mm and 65-280mm lenses are made with fluorescent ink...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 6 September, 2023