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Long silver probe lens with rotating tube and PL mount

DZOFILM

DZOFILM X-Tract 18-28mm T8 2.1x Macro Probe Lens 360-Degree Tube PL Mount

SKU CH-D9ZW-XD6N8

A 2.1× macro probe zoom covering 18-28mm with a 360-degree rotating tube and PL mount for tight-space cinematography

  • Professional-grade clarity captures microscopic details
  • Versatile 18-28mm zoom covers wide to close-up
  • 1x magnification reveals unseen perspectives
  • 360-degree tube enables flexible positioning in tight spaces
  • PL mount integrates with professional cinema cameras

Cinematic Macro Probe Lens

The DZOFILM X-Tract 18-28mm T8 probe lens delivers professional-grade visuals for filmmakers needing extreme close-up perspectives. Its slender barrel accesses narrow spaces to capture microscopic details invisible to standard optics. The PL mount ensures compatibility with professional cinema camera systems. This tool is built for creative exploration in commercial and narrative production.

360-Degree Rotating Tube

The integrated 360-degree tube allows boundless rotational adjustment without repositioning the camera body. Filmmakers can orient the lens to navigate tight environments while maintaining precise framing. This mechanical flexibility enhances spatial depth and dimensional detail in confined shooting scenarios. The design supports adaptable workflows for macro cinematography.

Professional PL Mount Installation

Mounting follows standard PL protocol using the four-point breech-lock flange common to cinema cameras. Technicians must ensure the mount flange depth is calibrated to the specific camera body for critical focus accuracy. The lens barrel extends during zoom operation, requiring clearance in tight rigs. Users without PL-mount cameras cannot attach this lens directly.

Highlights

  • Professional-grade clarity captures microscopic details
  • Versatile 18-28mm zoom covers wide to close-up
  • 1x magnification reveals unseen perspectives
  • 360-degree tube enables flexible positioning in tight spaces
  • PL mount integrates with professional cinema cameras

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the 360-degree tube require periodic realignment or servicing?

The 360-degree tube is a fixed mechanical component with no user-serviceable parts, so no scheduled realignment or maintenance is required.

At what point does the fixed T8 aperture limit exposure control during long takes?

Because the aperture stays at T8, exposure must be managed entirely through lighting levels, ND filtration or camera gain once the scene brightness exceeds what T8 can accommodate.

How much heat does the lens barrel generate during continuous all-day operation?

The all-metal barrel conducts ambient and handling heat but contains no electronics, so it does not produce measurable self-heating during extended use.

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