High-performance prime from Dulens featuring APO optics — compact build, minimal vignetting, ideal for large-format digital cinema cameras. Characteristic sharpness and contrast rendition.
Definition
The Dulens APO Mini Prime is a series of compact cine lenses (Cinema Primes) specifically developed for professional film and television productions. These apochromatic prime lenses (APO stands for "apochromatic") are characterized by their small size and light weight, without compromising optical quality. The lenses feature a consistent T-stop and are equipped with standardized focus/iris gears for follow focus systems.
The APO design minimizes chromatic aberrations across the entire color spectrum, ensuring exceptionally sharp imaging performance with natural color rendition. The compact design makes them particularly valuable for handheld shots, gimbal work, and productions with limited space.
Practical Application
These lenses are ideal for documentary work, independent films, and commercial productions where mobility and image quality are equally important. Their low weight makes them a top choice for Steadicam operators and for drone shots. The consistent color characteristics of the series allow for seamless cuts between different focal lengths without extensive color correction in post-production.
Technical Details
The series includes typical cine focal lengths and offers consistent aperture across the range. All lenses share identical front diameters for matte box systems and uniform focus and iris rotation for quick lens changes on set.