DZOFilm 45mm f/2.1
The 1.5x anamorphic squeeze and T2.1 aperture produce dramatic oval bokeh with a neutral flare, while maintaining sharp edges across the full-frame image circle. Its refined titanium finish and compact, consistent series design offer a robust build, with a long 270° focus rotation for precise manual pulls. This lens is best for controlled-set cinematographers crafting stylized portrait or narrative work, not run-and-gun shooters.
Focal length 45mm
Aperture f/2.1
Weight 1361 g
36 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average portability (10th percentile)
- Below average video (29th percentile)
- Below average build (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 45 |
| Focal Length Max | 45 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.1 |
Build
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | DZOFilm 45mm f/2.1 | Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE | Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45mm | 24-105mm | 35mm | 50-150mm | 17-40mm | 70-180mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.1 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 | f/2 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | - | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format Coverage | - | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | APS-C | full-frame |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1361 | 1315 | 910 | 1340 | 535 | 855 |
| AF Type | - | Nano USM | VCM | XD linear motors | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | VXD |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Bokeh | Build | Reach | Video | Aperture | Wide Angle | Portability | Versatility | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DZOFilm 45mm f/2.1 | 48.7 | 30.7 | 39 | 28.5 | 59.2 | 44.8 | 10.1 | 33 | 0 | 36.2 |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Compare | 78.7 | 95.1 | 73.9 | 88 | 43.9 | 74.5 | 11.1 | 91.9 | 8.1 | 96 |
| Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Compare | 69 | 90.7 | 29.4 | 72.2 | 96.1 | 53.2 | 20.6 | 33 | 33.4 | 36.2 |
| Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM Compare | 95.9 | 98.8 | 80.2 | 88 | 64.2 | 40 | 10.8 | 82.3 | 7.4 | 36.2 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.1 | 95.1 | 53.1 | 88 | 74.8 | 68.7 | 47.1 | 75.3 | 33.6 | 36.2 |
| Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 Compare | 86.5 | 77.3 | 81.1 | 84.2 | 43.9 | 29.2 | 21.8 | 77.4 | 27.8 | 97.3 |
Usage Scores
- Macro27
- Overall36.1
- Budget24.8
- Street32.2
- Travel12.3
- Portrait39.3
- Landscape23.6
- Professional35.3
- Video Cinema25.8
- Wildlife Sports20.9
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