DZOFilm Arles Zoom 65-180mm T2.6 FF - Lens review and specs

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Parfocal Design

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65-180mm

Focal length

f/2.6

Max aperture

1780 g

Weight

14mm35mm85mm200mm600mm

▲ 65-180mm

Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.6

f/5.6

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 2.8x
Zoom Method: manual

Focal length135 mm

65 mm180 mm

Aperturef/2.6

f/2.6f/22

Near focus23' 4"

Far focus24' 9"

Total DOF1' 5"

Hyperfocal797' 9"

Subject distance24' 0"

Focal length135 mm

Aperturef/2.6

SensorFull Frame

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

This preview uses 135mm, f/2.6, and Full Frame. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 16

Optics

Optical construction: 20 elements in 8 groups
Special elements: ED and HRI elements; four-group linkage optical system
Coatings: Custom low-saturation blue coating; anti-flare and anti-ghosting coating approach

Focusing

Minimum focus: 89 cm
Max magnification: 0.22×

Physical

Weight: 1780 g
Dimensions: ⌀95mm × 190mm
Filter thread: 86 mm
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Distance Scale: Yes

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Portraits, Weddings, Wildlife

Release year: 2026
Announced: Sep 8, 2026
Approx price: $2899 USD
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The best

Full-frame 65-180mm T2.6 parfocal cine zoom.

Also

95mm front, M86 filter, PL/EF and 1780g.

Summary

The DZOFilm Arles Zoom 65-180mm T2.6 FF is the telephoto cinema zoom in the Arles Zoom line, built for tight portraits, background compression, controlled action and longer narrative coverage at a constant T2.6 aperture. Its 65-180mm range complements the 25-75mm zoom and keeps the same visual family from medium shots into longer telephoto framing. As a production tool, the DZOFilm Arles Zoom 65-180mm T2.6 FF focuses on manual precision, 0.8 MOD gearing, a 95mm front diameter and operation suited to matte boxes, follow-focus motors and crewed camera builds.

The official specification basis for the DZOFilm Arles Zoom 65-180mm T2.6 FF includes full-frame coverage with a 43.5mm image circle, 20 elements in 8 groups, a 16-blade iris, parfocal behavior and virtually imperceptible focus breathing. DZOFILM also highlights ED/HRI elements and a low-saturation blue coating approach for controlled flare, reduced ghosting and natural color continuity with the Arles Prime lenses. A 0.89m minimum focus distance and 0.22x maximum magnification give enough close-up flexibility for faces, wardrobe, props and staged detail work.

Physically, it weighs about 1780g, measures roughly 190mm, accepts M86 filters and is listed at 2899 USD with expected availability in October 2026. The package includes PL mounting with Canon EF support, making it suitable for full-frame cinema cameras and professional adapter workflows. It does not offer autofocus, stabilization or electronic communication; its strength is consistent exposure, focus repeatability and matched mechanics for documentary, narrative, concert, light sports and commercial production.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

65-180mm range suits portraits, compression and longer coverage.
Constant T2.6 aperture with parfocal behavior.
16-blade iris, 95mm front and 0.8 MOD gearing.
Full-frame 43.5mm image circle with matched Arles rendering.
PL mount included with Canon EF support.

Cons

No autofocus or electronic communication.
No optical stabilization.
About 1780g, demanding for small rigs.
Hood details and exact announcement date were not confirmed in reviewed sources.