Chinese lens manufacturer DZOFILM has just released the fourth member in their Pictor Zoom series designed to cover Super 35mm sensors. The new DZOFILM Pictor 12-25mm T2.8 ultra-wide parfocal cinema zoom is the most compact in the set, comes in PL/EF mount options, and is now available to pre-order starting at $2,889. The new DZOFILM Pictor 12-25mm T2.8 cinema zoom lens joins the 20-55mm T2.8 and 50-125mm T2.8 models, first launched in 2020, as well as the 14-30mm T2.8 that joined the family in spring last year. I find this product launch to be a little confusing since this new model and the existing 14-30mm overlap for most of their focal length range. Although the 2mm on the wide end represents a considerable difference in angle of view, I’m afraid this choice still makes the 14-30mm seem a little pointless. Nonetheless, let’s take a closer look at what DZOFILM’s latest Pictor Zoom has to offer! DZOFILM Pictor 12-25mm T2.8 zoom: features The new Pictor 12-25mm T2.8 is an ultra-wide parfocal cinema zoom lens with an image circle of 31.5mm, enough to cover Super 35mm sensors. But if you need a budget-friendly, full-frame cine zoom option, then take a look at the company’s Catta and Catta Ace series. DZOFILM Pictor 12-25mm T2.8 Zoom (black). Source: DZOFILM/B&H Just like its siblings, the new 12-25mm has a constant T2.8 aperture without ramping throughout its focal length range, comes with a user-interchangeable PL/EF mount, and is available in both black and white finishes. DZOFILM...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 23 February, 2023