DJI introduced its DL-mount lens series alongside the Zenmuse X7 camera for the Inspire 2 drone platform, bringing a leaf-shutter cine prime range to aerial cinematography. The 35mm f/2.8 LS ASPH was one of the launch primes, built around the X7's Super 35 sensor and short flange distance.
The lens uses a built-in leaf shutter to remove rolling-shutter artifacts common with electronic shutters on moving platforms, paired with an aspherical element for corner-to-corner sharpness across the Super 35 image circle. It mounts via DJI's proprietary DL fitting, kept compact and light for gimbal-mounted aerial use.
Unlike adapted stills lenses, the DL primes were built from the outset for video, with de-clicked, damped focus and aperture control suited to cinema workflow. The 35mm focal length gives a standard field of view on Super 35, useful for establishing shots and general aerial work.
Secondhand DL lenses mainly appear through drone-cinematography resellers, with demand tracking the used Zenmuse X7 and Ronin 4D markets. Test the leaf shutter for consistent operation, check the DL mount contacts for corrosion, and confirm compatibility with the intended gimbal or camera.