DZOFILM Pictor 50-125mm T2.8 Super35 Parfocal Zoom Lens (PL Mount and EF Mount, Black) is a dzofilm pictor 50-125mm T2.8 Super35 parfocal cine zoom for Canadian documentary, commercial, and owner-operator crews that need PL/EF mount flexibility, 31.5 mm Super35 image circle, 95 mm front diameter, 0.8 mod gears, and Filmgear Canada support for lens support and follow-focus planning.

Product Video

Watch the Pictor demo to judge parfocal zoom behavior, focus pulls, handheld balance, and whether one cine zoom can replace frequent prime swaps on your shoot.

Product Overview

The Pictor 50-125mm is a Super35 cine zoom built for productions that need controlled zooming, consistent T2.8 exposure, and proper cinema-lens mechanics instead of a still-photo zoom workaround. DZOFILM lists PL/EF mount design, 270 deg focus control, 100 deg zoom control, 0.8 mod gearing, M86 filter thread, and a 95 mm front diameter across the Pictor zoom line.

The 50-125mm range covers the longer side of a two-zoom Pictor package, useful for tighter interview framing, portraits, product detail, documentary coverage, and commercial shots where compression and reach matter.

Best Use Cases for DZOFILM Pictor 50-125mm

• Super35 documentary and commercial work where fewer lens swaps save time
• PL or EF cinema-camera packages needing consistent manual cine mechanics
• Follow-focus setups using 0.8 mod gear standards
• Interview, corporate, narrative, and owner-operator packages where parfocal zoom behavior matters

Key Features

• 50-125mm T2.8-22 Super35 cine zoom
• Parfocal design for keeping focus through zoom moves
• PL / EF interchangeable mount design
• 31.5 mm Super35 image circle
• 270 deg focus control and 100 deg zoom control
• Approx. 1700 g product weight

How It Compares

Choose the 50-125mm when tighter coverage and compression matter. Pair it with the 20-55mm for a practical two-zoom Super35 kit. Choose a lighter still zoom only when autofocus, lower weight, or a very small rig matters more than cine mechanics.

Compatible Accessories and Related Gear

Build a Pictor zoom package with matching focal ranges and DZOFILM PL adapter paths available from Filmgear Canada: DZOFILM Pictor 20-55mm T2.8, DZOFILM Pictor 50-125mm T2.8.

DZOFILM Pictor 50-125mm: Value Assessment

The value of a Pictor zoom is speed and repeatability. It is heavier than many still lenses and needs lens support on many rigs, but it can save time by reducing lens swaps while giving the operator cinema-style focus, zoom, iris, and follow-focus behavior.

Who Is This For?

Choose this for documentary crews, commercial shooters, schools, owner-operators, and production teams using Super35 cameras or Super35 crop modes with PL/EF workflows.

Who Should Choose Something Else?

Choose something else if you need full-frame coverage without crop, autofocus, very light handheld operation, or a faster prime-lens look. Also choose a different lens if your rig cannot support the weight, front diameter, or follow-focus setup.

In the Box

• DZOFILM Pictor 50-125mm T2.8 Super35 Parfocal Zoom Lens
• PL mount and EF mount package configuration
• Black finish

Specifications

FAQ

What is the DZOFILM Pictor 50-125mm best used for?

The Pictor 50-125mm is best for Super35 productions that need cine-zoom handling, repeatable manual focus, and fewer lens swaps. It fits documentary, interview, corporate, commercial, and narrative jobs where a proper PL/EF zoom is more useful than a still-photo lens.

Is Pictor parfocal?

DZOFILM describes the Pictor zoom line as parfocal, so focus is designed to stay consistent while zooming. In real use, crews should still test back focus, mount setup, and camera support before critical work.

Does Pictor cover full frame?

Pictor is a Super35 cine zoom line with a 31.5 mm image circle. Use it on Super35 cameras or crop modes; choose a full-frame zoom or prime set if full-frame coverage without crop is required.

What support gear should I plan with a Pictor zoom?

Plan lens support, rods, follow focus, matte box or filter path, camera mount, and tripod or shoulder balance. The lens is much more production-friendly when the rig is built around its weight and cine-control layout.

Should I pair the 50-125mm with the other Pictor zoom?

Yes, if you need a two-zoom Super35 package. The 50-125mm handles tighter framing, while the 20-55mm adds wider-to-normal coverage with matching Pictor handling.

Where to Buy in Canada

Filmgear Canada sells DZOFILM cine lenses for Canadian documentary, commercial, education, and production buyers, with Vancouver-based help planning mount path, lens support, filters, and matched zoom packages.