DZO Arles Zooms Review: Everything You Need to Know

The DZO Arles Zooms are finally here—and they might be one of the most interesting cinema zoom lenses of the year. In this review, I take a deep dive into the new DZO Arles Zoom series, covering everything you need to know before considering them for your next production. We'll look at image quality, sharpness, contrast, flare characteristics, focus breathing, close focus performance, color rendition, and how they compare to high-end cinema glass. I also put the Arles Zooms through real-world shooting scenarios so you can see how they perform outside of controlled test environments. Whether you're a cinematographer, filmmaker, content creator, or camera owner looking to invest in premium cinema lenses, this review will help you decide if the DZO Arles Zooms are worth it. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - How I got the Lens 02:25 - Lens Build 03:58 - Image Quality 06:38 - Flaring 07:39 - T Stops 08:39 - Close Focus 09:31 - Final Thoughts If you want to check out any of my professional work or hire me :) Check out the link below! https://dos.media/ HUGE shout out to Aperture Impact for letting me get hands on with this lens. For the best gear: https://www.apertureimpact.com See more into my life on instagram @robtrent_   / robtrent_