DZOFILM has recently released an optical accessory to grant compatibility between their Pictor Zoom S35 lenses and large-format sensors: the Marlin 1.6x Expander. It is available in 5 different mount options (PL to E/RF/L/PL/LPL), starting at $1,159. A few weeks ago, we reported about the new Atlas 1.4x LF Expander, an optical accessory designed to make the popular Atlas Orion anamorphic lenses compatible with large-format cameras, such as the ARRI ALEXA LF/ Mini LF, Sony VENICE 1 and 2, and RED V-RAPTOR. Recently, Chinese lens manufacturer DZOFILM came up with a similar product: the Marlin 1.6x Expander. Optimized for their Pictor Zoom lens series, this expander also works with other Super 35 mm lenses, expanding their coverage to full-frame or Vista Vision sensors. Let’s take a closer look. Image credit: DZOFILM DZOFILM Marlin 1.6x Expander: features While the Atlas 1.4x LF Expander has a PL-to-PL-only design, the new DZOFILM Marlin 1.6x Expander comes in 5 different options. Thus, it enables users to adapt S35 PL-mount lenses to either Sony E, Canon RF, Leica L, PL, or even LPL-mount camera bodies with full-frame or larger-than-full-frame sensors. Image credit: DZOFILM The expander is designed with the company’s Pictor Zoom lenses in mind and extends both the focal length and image circle of such lenses by a factor of 1.6x. However, you can download the Marlin Adapter Clearance Check tool to test compatibility with other S35 PL-mount lenses. Image credit: DZOFILM According to the company, the Marlin 1.6x Expander doesn’t require shimming, provides...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 30 June, 2022