Description
A parfocal cine lens, the DZO Pictor 20 to 55mm T2.8 Super35 Parfocal Zoom Lens features a relatively fast maximum aperture of T2.8 with an aperture range of T2.8 to T22. As you would expect from a cinema-style zoom, the lens is parfocal, meaning it holds focus throughout the zoom range. The internal focus design with floating elements virtually eliminates focus breathing. It covers a Super35 image circle, comes standard with an interchangeable PL mount, and includes an EF mount.
The 16-blade iris creates round out-of-focus highlights, which have a more natural appearance and contribute to the lens’s natural-looking bokeh. The lens features cine-style gear rings on the focus, iris, and zoom lens rings, making it compatible with cine-style lens accessories such as follow focus units, lens motors, and lens control systems. The 95mm outer front diameter allows you to use a variety of compatible third-party matte boxes, and the lens has an 86mm filter thread. A lens support foot allows you to support the lens on rods to help reduce strain on your camera’s lens port.
Key Features
Maintains focus throughout the zoom range
Minimal breathing
16-blade iris produces round out-of-focus highlights
T2.8 to T22 aperture
95mm front diameter
Compatible with standard cine-style lens accessories
Technical Specifications
DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 Specs
Focal Length 20 to 55mm
Lens Mount ARRI PL
Lens Format Coverage Super35/APS-C
Image Circle 31.1 mm
Maximum Aperture T2.8
Minimum Aperture T22
Diaphragm Blades 16
Gear MOD & Pitch Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
Iris: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
Zoom: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
Front Diameter 95 mm
Filter Thread 86 mm
Focus Scales Imperial
Zoom Ratio 2.75x
Electronic Communication No
Image Stabilization No
Lens Support Lens Support Foot
Length 6.46″ / 164 mm
Weight 3.35 lb / 1.52 kg
Accessory & Filter Compatibility
Key Measurements
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⭕ Outer Diameter (O.D.): 95mm (Standard cinema front diameter).
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🔄 Front Filter Thread: 86mm (Accepts standard 86mm screw-on filters directly).
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Physical Movement: Internal focus and internal zoom design. (The front element does not telescope or rotate when pulling focus or zooming, ensuring matte boxes and filters remain perfectly stationary).
Compatible Matte Boxes (Available to Rent)
Compatible Filters
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Circular Filters (86mm): Ideal for run-and-gun documentary setups. The lens accepts standard 86mm screw-on filters directly on the front thread.
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Cinema Filters (4×5.65″): For narrative and commercial setups, pair this lens with 4×5.65″ glass filters, such as our 7x TIFFEN 4×5.6 IR ND WW Filter Set, using the Tilta MB-T12 or ARRI LMB.
Recommended Rigging Accessories
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Wireless Lens Control (3-Motor Setup): Because this is a true cinema zoom with 0.8 MOD gears for Focus, Iris, and Zoom, we highly recommend renting a multi-motor setup like the Nucleus-M II Wireless Lens Control System for full FIZ control.
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15mm LWS Lens Support: Weighing roughly 1.52 kg, this is a solid, all-metal zoom lens. Utilizing a 15mm lens support bracket paired with our Smallrig Adapter Baseplate 15mm is strongly recommended to protect the camera’s mount, prevent micro-jitters, and support the weight of wireless motors.
⚠️ Rigging Notes for Super35 Zooms
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Sensor Coverage: This lens is designed strictly for Super 35 sensors. If you are renting a Full-Frame camera (like the Sony FX9, FX3, or RED V-Raptor), you must shoot in a Super 35 / APS-C crop mode, otherwise heavy vignetting will occur.
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Wide-Angle Vignetting: When shooting at the widest 20mm focal length, avoid stacking multiple screw-on filters or pushing a rod-mounted matte box too far forward. A direct 95mm clamp-on matte box is the best choice to avoid mechanical vignetting at the corners.
Included
DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 PL/EF is available to rent at FRENEL rental.
DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 Super35 Parfocal Zoom Lens (PL/EF, Black)
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap
Zoom Stick
Hard case
