DZOFILM has just introduced their first probe lens for macro cinematography, called X-Tract. This 18-28mm T8 wide-angle probe zoom lens offers full-frame coverage, a maximum magnification ratio of 2.1:1, a minimum focus distance of 6mm from the lens’ front, an IP57 rating, and more. Over the years, DZOFILM’s cinema lens portfolio has grown considerably and now includes Super 35 (Pictor and Tango) and Vista Vision (Catta and Catta ACE) zooms, compact and vintage-inspired primes (Vespid/Vespid Retro/Arles), the S35 PAVO 2x anamorphic set, and even the Gnosis VV Macro series. You name it! Now, the company is adding another piece to the puzzle by making their first attempt at producing a wide-angle probe lens. This makes sense as this type of lens is becoming increasingly popular across the filmmaking board to achieve wide-angle macro shots in very tight, inaccessible places. So, let’s take a closer look at the new DZOFILM X-Tract! DZOFILM X-Tract probe zoom lens. Image credit: DZOFILM DZOFILM X-Tract probe zoom lens – overview While other popular probe lenses, like the famous Laowa Pro2be, have a fixed focal length, the new DZOFILM X-Tract is a wide-angle parfocal zoom ranging from 18mm up to 28mm. Its constant T8 aperture has no ramping across the focal length range and features a 10-blade design. The lens is only available in PL mount and has a claimed image circle of 43.2mm, which makes it suitable for use with full-frame sensors. Regarding the X-Tract zoom’s macro capabilities, DZOFILM claims that the lens has a...
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