Compact apochromatic primes with a gentle, modern-vintage rendering. The Dulens APO Mini set covers full frame and uses a special coating to smooth skin tones and add controlled halation. Minimal CA and consistent mechanics (80 mm fronts, 72 mm filters). Wide open they bloom; stopped down they tidy up while staying flattering.
Overview
- Full-frame coverage with APO design for reduced colour fringing.
- T-stops: T2.4 set (21 mm T2.6)
- “Modern-vintage” look: soft halation wide open; rainbow flare when pushed.
- Consistent mechanics: 80 mm fronts, 72 mm filter threads, 0.8 MOD gears.
- Light & compact (~0.5–0.54 kg each) — great for gimbals/handheld.
- 46 mm image circle (FF coverage).
- Neutral, natural colour with gentle fall-off.
Use Cases
- Narrative and branded work seeking a soft, expressive image without heavy filtration.
- Handheld/gimbal builds where small, matched mechanics speed lens swaps.
- Mixed-light sets needing clean colour with mild character at wider apertures.
| Focal Length | Aperture | Close focus | Front Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21mm | T2.6 | 25cm | 10″ | 80mm | 0.52 Kg |
| 31mm | T2.4 | 30cm | 1′ | 80mm | 0.52 Kg |
| 43mm | T2.4 | 35cm | 1’2″ | 80mm | 0.52 Kg |
| 58mm | T2.4 | 45cm | 2’9″ | 80mm | 0.52 Kg |
| 85mm | T2.4 | 85cm | 1’6″ | 80mm | 0.52 Kg |
| 110mm | T2.4 | 110cm | 3’7″ | 80mm | 0.52 Kg |
1x Dulens APO Mini 21mm T2.6
1x Dulens APO Mini 31mm T2.4
1x Dulens APO Mini 43mm T2.4
1x Dulens APO Mini 58mm T2.4
1x Dulens APO Mini 85mm T2.4
1x Dulens APO Mini 110mm T2.4
1x Dulens APO Mini Prime Set Case
Dial the character with aperture.
Shoot near wide open for halation and a gentle bloom (the “modern-vintage” vibe). Stop down to reduce flare and tighten contrast while keeping flattering skin.
Exploit the APO correction.
If you’re mixing saturated practicals or shooting high-contrast edges, the apochromatic design helps keep magenta/green fringing in check compared with many vintage sets.
Match across the set fast.
Identical 80 mm fronts, 72 mm threads and 0.8 MOD gears mean minimal matte-box and motor re-rigging—use consistent rod spacing and motor positions to speed changes.
Gimbal/Steadicam friendly.
Their low mass and shared geometry make balance swaps quick; pre-mark plate positions for each focal length to minimise re-balance time.
Mind focus throw and close focus.
With long cine throws and modest minimum focus (varies by focal), allow room for pulls; consider a dioptre for tight product work.
Consistency in colour.
Keep white-balance stable across setups—the lenses lean neutral; let lighting carry the mood rather than grading around lens-induced casts.