Canon EF Du Review

The Dulens APO Mini 6-Lens Set is a specialized tool for filmmakers who need focal-length consistency and a vintage look. It's not optically stellar, but it delivers a uniform image across all six primes. At $4,199, it's a niche purchase for a specific workflow.

The Dulens APO Mini Prime 6-Lens Set is a niche kit for filmmakers who want a specific look. It's a set of six full-frame primes (21, 31, 43, 58, 85, and 110mm) with a consistent T2.4-ish aperture, identical 72mm filter threads, and matching 11-blade irises. The whole point is uniformity across focal lengths for video work.

You're not buying these for bleeding-edge sharpness or autofocus. They're coated for a smooth, vintage look, and the interchangeable EF mount system is a clever way to future-proof your investment. This is a tool for a specific job, not a do-it-all lens collection.

Performance is a mixed bag, which is exactly what the specs suggest. The optical quality lands in the 35th percentile in our database, so don't expect clinical sharpness. That's by design—the vintage coating is meant to soften things up. The T2.4-2.6 aperture isn't super fast, sitting in the 29th percentile, so low-light shooters might feel a pinch. There's no stabilization either. But for its intended use—consistent, characterful video across a range of focal lengths—it delivers. The bokeh is decent (56th percentile) thanks to those 11 blades.

At $4,199, the value proposition is... specific. You're paying for six matched lenses, not six individual optical marvels. If you need a uniform set of primes for a video rig and love the vintage aesthetic, the price might make sense as a package deal. But if you're a stills photographer or someone who prioritizes sharpness and speed, this kit will feel wildly overpriced. You're buying a system, not just glass.

This set doesn't really compete with modern stills lenses like the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S or Viltrox primes. Those are sharper, faster, and cheaper individually. The real comparison is to other cine prime sets, like the DZOFilm Pictor or Sirui lenses. Those often offer faster apertures (like T1.9) for similar money, but might not have the same curated vintage look or the interchangeable mount system. The Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro, for example, is a sharp, fast AF lens for a fraction of the cost of one Dulens prime—but it's a different tool for a different job.

Skip this if you're a stills photographer or a hybrid shooter. The optical scores are middling, there's no autofocus or stabilization, and the vintage look might not suit every project. For the price of this kit, you could assemble a far more capable set of modern stills primes with faster apertures and better sharpness.

Buy this if you're a filmmaker building out a dedicated EF-mount video rig and you absolutely must have matching lenses with a vintage character profile across a wide focal range. The consistency is the selling point. For everyone else—stills shooters, hybrid creators, or anyone on a budget—there are far more versatile and higher-performing options for the money.