DZOFILM Arcana 32mm T2.1 1.5x Anamorphic - Lens specs

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PL Mount Cinema full-frame 2026

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32mm

Focal length

f/2.1

Max aperture

14mm35mm85mm200mm600mm

▲ 32mm

Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.1

f/5.6

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 1x

Aperturef/2.1

f/2.1f/16

Near focus5' 2"

Far focus6' 4"

Total DOF1' 2"

Hyperfocal55' 7"

Subject distance5' 8"

Focal length32 mm

Aperturef/2.1

SensorFull Frame

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

This preview uses 32mm, f/2.1, and Full Frame. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Min aperture: f/16
Diaphragm blades: 14

Optics

Optical construction: 15 elements in 13 groups

Focusing

Minimum focus: 48 cm
Max magnification: 0.092×

Physical

Dimensions: ⌀80mm × 80mm
Filter thread: 77 mm
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Architecture, Landscapes, Vlogging

Release year: 2026
Announced: Mar 24, 2026
Approx price: $1099 USD

The best

Wide 32mm T2.1 anamorphic prime with full-frame coverage and 1.5x squeeze.

Also

Compact cinema design with 80mm front, M77 filters and 0.48m close focus.

Summary

The DZOFILM Arcana 32mm T2.1 1.5x Anamorphic is a full-frame cinema lens with PL mount, 1.5x anamorphic squeeze and a compact body for modern camera rigs. As the widest focal length in the Arcana trio, it gives filmmakers a generous angle of view while preserving oval bokeh, horizontal flare behavior and the widescreen rendering associated with anamorphic capture. Its constant T2.1 aperture helps exposure remain predictable when changing between the 32mm, 45mm and 75mm lenses.

The 32mm is aimed at crews using handheld builds, gimbals, lightweight cinema bodies and fast location setups. Its optical formula uses 15 elements in 13 groups, a 14-blade iris, a 43.3mm image circle and an 80mm front diameter with M77 filters. Those shared physical dimensions are helpful when matte boxes, focus accessories and filtration need to stay consistent during a shoot, especially in small crews where every lens change should be quick.

The 0.48m close-focus distance gives this focal length practical range for environmental portraits, handheld narrative work, music videos, compact commercial sets and interiors where foreground depth still matters. Its value is in cinema-style handling, controlled focus pulls and a visual signature that stretches perspective beyond a conventional spherical 32mm prime. The lens rewards careful framing, desqueeze-aware monitoring and subjects that benefit from a wider cinematic canvas.