DZOFilm Pictor Zoom cine lens series with constant T2.8 aperture, parfocal design, and Super35 image circle (PL/EF interchangeable mount).
The DZOFilm Pictor Zoom is a series of cine zoom lenses from Chinese manufacturer DZOFilm. It is not a lighting or grip device, but camera optics for the Super35 image circle. The series is positioned as an affordable workhorse set, aimed at indie productions, docu teams, and cinematographers who want to cover multiple focal length ranges with consistent operation.
The series is characterized by three features: a constant aperture of T2.8 across the entire zoom range, a parfocal design (focus is maintained when zooming), and an internal focus design with floating elements that largely suppresses focus breathing. All lenses come with interchangeable PL and EF mounts.
The series includes several zooms that complement each other in focal length range and all share the same T2.8 aperture:
As marketing often describes the covered range as a "20–125mm" system, the 20–55mm and 50–125mm primarily form the classic core duo.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor Coverage | Super35 |
| Aperture | Constant T2.8 (Range T2.8–T22) |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16 |
| Mount | PL and EF (Interchangeable) |
| Gear Pitch | M0.8 on Focus, Iris, and Zoom |
| Front Diameter | 95 mm |
| Filter Thread | 86 mm |
Specific individual values (selection, per lens): The 20–55mm T2.8 weighs approximately 1.52 kg (approx. 3.35 lbs), has an image circle of approx. Ø31.1 mm, and a minimum focusing distance of about 0.6 m. The 14–30mm T2.8 weighs approximately 1.88 kg, with 270° focus and 100° zoom rotation, and an image circle of approx. 31.5 mm.
The practical advantage of the series lies in its uniform construction: front diameter, filter thread, and especially the position of the gear rings are matched across the lenses. This allows matte boxes, follow focus units, and lens motors to be transferred without readjustment when changing lenses, reducing setup time on set. The constant T2.8 aperture keeps exposure consistent during zooming; thanks to the parfocal behavior, focus can be set at the long end and then zoomed out without re-focusing. The interchangeable PL/EF mount makes the lenses usable on classic cine bodies as well as EF cameras.
Als Kameramann schätze ich besonders die gleichmäßige Bildqualität über den gesamten Zoom-Bereich und das minimale Breathing der Pictor-Serie. Die präzise Mechanik und das geringe Gewicht machen sie ideal für Handheld-Arbeiten und Gimbal-Einsätze. Der warme Look passt perfekt zu modernen digitalen Sensoren.
Die DZOFILM Pictor Zooms geben mir die kreative Flexibilität, die ich brauche, ohne Kompromisse bei der Bildqualität einzugehen. Besonders bei emotionalen Szenen hilft mir die Zoom-Funktion, subtile Bildveränderungen vorzunehmen, ohne die Kamera bewegen zu müssen. Die cineastische Anmutung unterstützt perfekt meine visuelle Erzählweise.
Diese Objektive sind ein Gamechanger für mittelgroße Produktionen - sie bieten 80% der Qualität von High-End-Zooms zu einem Bruchteil der Kosten. Das reduziert nicht nur das Equipment-Budget erheblich, sondern auch die Versicherungskosten. Für Serien und Werbeproduktionen sind sie mittlerweile meine erste Wahl geworden.
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