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DZOFILM Catta Ace 18-35mm T2.9
Summary
This FF cinema zoom series achieves remarkable close-focus performance: 0.51m (1'8“) for the 18-35mm, 0.74m (2'5”) for the 35-80mm, and 0.76m (2'6“) for the 70-135mm. These minimal focusing distances, combined with full-frame coverage, provide exceptional versatility across diverse shooting scenarios.
Tech Specs
| Manufacturer | DZOFILM |
| Series | Zoom |
| Model | Catta Ace |
| Focal Length | 18-35mm |
| Max Aperture | T2.9 |
| Min Aperture | T22 |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Image Circle | 43.5mm |
| Minimum Focus | 20in |
| Focus Rotation | 270° |
| Iris Blades | 16 |
| Optical Design | 20/14 |
| Squeeze | none |
| Front Diameter | 80mm |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
| Native Mount | PL, LPL, EF |
| Data Protocol | none |
| Length | 8.4in |
| Weight | 1850g |
| Body Telescope | none |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Focus Drive | Manual |
| Iris Drive | Manual |
| Zoom Drive | Manual |
History
Country of Origin: China
Release Date: 2022
Launch Price: $3,899
Design Revisions:
Service
This section restricted to Duclos Staff users.
Service Manual: Disassembly/Re-assembly
Screws: DZO
Full CLA: #hrs.
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Re-align optics: 2-6 hrs.
no built in adjustments. try swapping followers in focus and zoom sections. if not then spin optics for improved image.
T+S front housing/focus section: 1 hr.
just like pictors, lift off front engraved ring (don't need to take off beauty ring) and tighten torx screws in focus section (5? one or two may be hidden under cam, rotate to find them all)
Replace iris assembly: 3-4 hrs.
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Media
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