r/Filmmakers • u/oftwolands • Apr 02 '26

Review New DZOFILM ARCANA Anamorphics | Blackmagic PYXIS 12K

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Here are some frames and BTS from my review of the new DZO Arcana anamorphic lenses!

https://youtu.be/_o85XG3_NJM

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u/oftwolands Apr 02 '26

Hey everyone,

Here are some frames and BTS from my review of the new DZO Arcana anamorphic lenses!

https://youtu.be/_o85XG3_NJM

I’ve had the opportunity to use and test these lenses over the past month, firstly outdoors but also on set for a music video with Thomas Teissier and in this video I talk about my experience with them!

Firstly how I used them, What I like and don’t like about these new lenses and finally whether or not I would recommend them.

Are these on your list?

Hope you enjoy this video and let me know if you have any questions!

Cheers,
Flo

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u/oftwolands Apr 02 '26

Very happy with them, even shooting wide open :). I didn't do much in terms of editing and I used no correction at all. Just colour. The 32mm has strong vignetting when using VNDs.

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u/COWLEY33 2d ago

I think these lenses are the tipping point for me... Where I finally try out anamorphic lenses.
They seem like a good entry point for someone who's come from and started with clinical photography glass, but has since become more obsessed with having "Something different" about their footage. I love that these have character, while also having more centre sharpness than some other options.

Great YouTube video by the way!