Description
DZOFilm Catta Ace Zoom 18-35mm T2.9 PL Mount
The DZOFilm Catta Ace Zoom 18-35mm T2.9 PL Mount is a professional full-frame cinema zoom lens designed for filmmakers who demand cinematic image quality, precise manual control, and reliable optical performance. Built for modern large-format cinema cameras, this lens offers a versatile wide-angle zoom range combined with a constant T2.9 aperture, making it ideal for film productions, commercials, documentaries, and broadcast environments.
With its robust metal construction, smooth focus mechanics, and cinema-standard gearing, the Catta Ace 18-35mm integrates seamlessly into professional camera rigs and follow focus systems. The lens delivers exceptional sharpness, accurate color reproduction, and natural skin tones, providing the cinematic look required for high-end productions.
Designed for Full-Frame Cinema Cameras
The Catta Ace series is specifically engineered for full-frame and large-format sensors, offering an expansive image circle that ensures edge-to-edge clarity and minimal distortion. This makes the lens compatible with many modern cinema cameras used in professional productions.
Thanks to the constant T2.9 aperture, exposure remains consistent throughout the zoom range. Filmmakers can zoom during a shot without needing to adjust lighting or camera settings, which is essential for dynamic scenes and live production workflows.
Wide-Angle Cinematic Coverage
The 18-35mm focal range provides versatile wide-angle coverage suitable for a wide variety of shooting scenarios. From establishing shots and architectural scenes to handheld camera work and gimbal shooting, the Catta Ace 18-35mm delivers flexibility without compromising optical quality.
Its relatively short minimum focus distance allows filmmakers to capture dramatic close-ups while still maintaining environmental context in the frame.
Professional Cine Lens Mechanics
The Catta Ace 18-35mm features precision-engineered mechanics designed for professional cinema workflows. Smooth and accurate focus rotation enables precise focus pulling, while the standard 0.8 MOD gears allow seamless integration with follow focus systems and lens control motors.
- Approx. 270° focus rotation for precise manual control
- 100° zoom rotation for smooth focal length adjustments
- Manual iris control for accurate exposure control
- Standard 0.8 MOD cine gears
- Minimal focus breathing during focus adjustments
- Durable all-metal housing for professional use
Cinematic Image Quality
The optical design of the Catta Ace 18-35mm ensures excellent sharpness, balanced contrast, and natural color reproduction. Skin tones are rendered accurately while highlights and shadows remain well controlled, producing images with a rich cinematic character.
A 16-blade iris creates smooth, rounded bokeh, resulting in visually pleasing background separation and cinematic depth of field.
PL Mount Compatibility
This version of the Catta Ace 18-35mm features a professional PL mount, making it compatible with a wide range of cinema cameras commonly used in film and broadcast productions. The PL mount ensures a secure connection and reliable performance during demanding shoots.
Key Features
- Professional full-frame cinema zoom lens
- Wide-angle focal range: 18-35mm
- Constant T2.9 aperture throughout the zoom range
- Designed for full-frame and large-format cinema sensors
- PL mount for professional cinema cameras
- 16-blade iris for smooth cinematic bokeh
- Minimal focus breathing
- Precision cine gearing (0.8 MOD)
- Robust all-metal construction
- Ideal for film, broadcast, documentary, and commercial productions
Technical Specifications
- Focal Length: 18-35mm
- Maximum Aperture: T2.9
- Minimum Aperture: T22
- Lens Mount: PL Mount
- Sensor Coverage: Full-frame / large-format
- Iris Blades: 16
- Focus Type: Manual Focus
- Focus Rotation: Approx. 270°
- Zoom Rotation: Approx. 100°
- Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 0.51 m
- Front Diameter: 80 mm
- Filter Size: 77 mm
- Gear Pitch: 0.8 MOD
- Color: Black
What’s Included
- DZOFilm Catta Ace Zoom 18-35mm T2.9 PL Mount Lens
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Support Base
- Protective Packaging
Ideal Applications
The DZOFilm Catta Ace 18-35mm T2.9 is an excellent choice for professional filmmakers, cinematographers, and content creators working in high-end production environments. It is particularly suitable for feature films, commercials, documentaries, corporate productions, and broadcast applications where reliability and cinematic image quality are essential.















