While the announcement of DZOFilm’s X-Tract 18-28mm T8 probe lens certainly left many creative DPs and cinematographers feeling excitement for this type of cinematography unlocked with probes, the original launch only saw a forward-facing direct view.To add to your cinematography arsenal, DZOFilm has now formally announced two new 90° and 360° tube variations that are set to be available individually or as part of a kit with all three attachments.Let’s look at what this full array of innovative probe lenses can offer for your cinematic and creative positioning possibilities.DZOFilm Innovative Probe Zoom LensesLooking first at the ARRI PL-mount X-Tract 0° 18-28mm T8 FF Probe Zoom Lens, which offers a 100 to 73° field of view and aims to bring innovative close-up capture to your productions. This compact probe lens measures just 16.3" in length and has a front outside diameter of less than 1.2", making it ideal for tight setups. It features a relatively fast T8 maximum aperture, a 2.1:1 maximum magnification, and a 0.24" minimum focusing distance. This straight version offers a direct view, while DZOFilm shares that the 90° and 360° periscope lens versions are available separately and are capable of providing creative positioning and include a rotating ring that will enable even greater flexibilityPrice and AvailabilityThe full kit option for the DZOFilm X-Tract 18-28mm T8 FF Probe Zoom features all three (0, 90 & 360°, ARRI PL) attachments and is available for preorder now. You can check out the full specs and purchase options below. Full Frame...
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