Canon DZOFilm Thypoch Simera-C 5-Lens Kit with Catta Review

A full set of five fast T1.5 cinema primes and a 70-135mm zoom for Canon RF. Great for low-light and bokeh, but it's manual-focus only with a build quality score in the 12th percentile. At $5k, it's a niche tool for filmmakers who need that exact kit.

This DZOFilm Thypoch Simera-C kit is a serious proposition for filmmakers who want a specific look. It bundles five fast T1.5 prime lenses (21, 28, 35, 50, 75mm) in Leica M mount with a Catta 70-135mm T2.9 zoom for Canon RF, all full-frame. You're getting a lot of glass for your money, but it's a very specific, manual-focus-only cinema setup.

The headline here is speed and bokeh. With a T1.5 max aperture across the primes, you get great low-light performance and that super-shallow depth of field look. Our data puts bokeh quality in the 72nd percentile, which is solid. But this is a pure cinema lens set: autofocus is manual-only (scoring in the 45th percentile), there's no stabilization (36th percentile), and the build quality rating is surprisingly low at the 12th percentile. It's designed for controlled shoots, not run-and-gun.

At nearly $5,000, this is a major investment. You're paying for a complete, matched set of cinema primes and a companion zoom. If you need that exact focal range and the T1.5 speed for narrative or commercial work, it's a compelling package. But if you're a hybrid shooter who needs autofocus, this kit is a non-starter. The value is entirely in the optics for a specific user.

This kit doesn't really compete with the single autofocus stills lenses listed, like the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S or Viltrox primes. Its real competition is other cinema prime sets. Compared to renting individual high-end cine primes, this bundle offers ownership at a lower entry point. But you're trading the robust build and brand prestige of, say, Zeiss or Cooke lenses for DZOFilm's more accessible price and compact form. The included Catta zoom is a nice bonus that similar prime sets don't offer.

Hybrid shooters and photographers should skip this entirely. If you need reliable autofocus for photos or solo video work, this manual-only kit will frustrate you. Also, if you need weather sealing or a single do-it-all travel lens, look elsewhere—this scored a dismal 13.2/100 for travel.

Buy this if you're a dedicated filmmaker or videographer building out a Canon RF cinema rig and you want a compact, fast set of matched primes with a useful telephoto zoom. It's for creators who work with a focus puller and value that specific cinematic look over convenience.