Module 8 has unveiled the MOOD Hypnotic, claimed to be the first lens tuner designed specifically for Sony E-mount cameras and lenses. This Sony E-mount to Sony E-mount adapter features integrated optical elements that modify spatial frequency response, delivering radial bokeh distortion, edge blur, and warped geometry effects alongside a built-in 1.3x crop factor while preserving full autofocus functionality. Available for pre-order starting November 15th at $299 USD early bird pricing (regular $399 USD), the fixed-strength tuner ships in late January 2026. According to Module 8, a Switzerland-based optical company, MOOD represents a fundamentally different approach to image manipulation compared to traditional diffusion filters. Rather than simply softening detail across the frame, the tuner modifies how lenses resolve spatial frequencies to create what the company describes as an “altered state” visual experience. This first MOOD variant, dubbed Hypnotic, delivers a trippy aesthetic with distinctive radial bokeh characteristics, progressive edge degradation, and geometric warping that conveys motion even in static shots. Module 8 MOOD Hypnotic Sony E-Mount Tuner, front and back. Image credit: Module 8 The timing positions Module 8’s Sony E-mount entry alongside their established Canon EF and PL mount variable tuner systems, though this E-mount version employs a fixed-strength design rather than adjustable diffusion levels. For cinematographers working primarily with modern Sony glass known for clinical sharpness, the MOOD Hypnotic offers a path to vintage-inspired character without investing in specialized vintage or rehoused lenses. What makes MOOD different from traditional diffusion? Module 8 emphasizes that MOOD tuners fundamentally differ...
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