The DZOFilm Catta Zoom FF series lenses are designed as cine lenses for mirrorless camera users. This is to provide mirrorless camera users with cinematic-quality looking images. These lenses are natively Sony E mount which allows for a wide range compatibility with mirrorless camera bodies.
On the other hand, the DZOFilm Catta Ace series lenses are designed as professional cine Lens for film and television industry users. These lenses are natively PL mount, however, they come with an EF Bayonet adapter to give you more options when you shoot.
The main differences are in the types of shell, the different native mounts, back element diameter, the quick release mount design, plug-in filters and their compatibility.
Types of Shell
The Catta Zoom FF series lenses exterior innovatively uses a strong fibreglass polymer. This makes them lighter than Catta Ace series lenses which is ideal for smaller setups/rigs which make us of mirrorless cameras.
The Catta Ace series lenses exterior is made with black aluminium alloy which gives them a more comfortable hold in the hand as well as makes the lenses more rugged & durable, which will withstand the test of time. Although not as light as the Catta Zoom FF series, these lenses are still some of lightest cinema style lenses available. The 35mm-80mm weighs only 1.64kg, while the 70mm-135mm weighs in at 1.71kg. With less weight, they are extremely portable and make for an excellent choice of lens for a run-and-gun gear setup, while still providing a cinematic-quality look.
Mounts
The Catta Zoom FF lenses are available in E/ RF/ L/ X/ Z mount options. In terms of Catta Ace, these lenses natively come in PL mount. However, each lens includes an additional EF mount bayonet, which converts the PL mount to EF mount. Besides, lenses can be adapted to other mounts with DZOFILM Octopus adapters.
The Octopus Adapters offer the following mount conversions for PL mount: PL-RF, PL-E, PL-L, PL-X. In terms of EF mounts, the following adapters are available: EF-RF, EF-E and E-l mount adaptations.
Back Mount Element
The Catta Zoom FF Lenses are all Fullframe lenses, which means that the back element mount is 43.5mm in diameter. Tis means that when equipped with a fullframe camera, the full size of the sensor is being utilised. On the other hand, the Catta Ace lenses covers Vista Vision which translates into a 46,5mm back element diameter which accommodates for the larger sensor.
Quick release Mount design
E? RF? L? X? Z? Pick one you love and that works with your setup. With the quick release mount design on the Catta Zoom FF Lenses, get rid of screws or screwdrivers to change the mount.Thanks to the lightweight volume of Catta Zoom FF lenses, mounts switch can be completed with a single twist and a tight fit, while the flange focal distance still keeps its accuracy and the Parfocal is normal.
Catta Coin Plug-In Filters
Catta Coin Plug-in filters are designed for the Catta Zoom FF series lenses. Rear plug-in fliter effectively reduce the influence of flare and ghost, to ensure the original high-quality performance. This allows the creator to stimulate their imagination anytime and anywhere to create more possibilities for pictures. Some common uses for plug-in filters include changing the Neutral Density (ND) of a scene, to create light streaks or stars and to mist filter freely.
The main features of the Catta Coin included:
- DZOFILM double-sided nano coating reduces reflection and flaring
- PVD Anti-Fingerprint tablet prevents glass surface from fingerprints and retain cleanness
- Water and oil resistance
- Compact & Portable: Rear plug-in filters add amusement to filming experience
- Original rear filter designed maintains original clean images without flaring or ghosting
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