Wavelength BlogDZOFilm X-Tract 18-28mm T8 FF Wide-Angle Probe Zoom 0-Degree Lens with 2.1x Magnification (Black)
- mfr: DZO-X1828A
- SKU: DZO-X1828A
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- X-tract 18 to 28mm 0degree T8 wide-angle probe zoom lens
- Full-frame design
- Features 7 high-refractive-index (HRI) lenses
- Smooth 300-degree focus throw
- Boasts a parfocal design
- Unmatched native breath control
- Maximum magnification ratio of 2.1:1
- Minimum working distance of just 6mm for finer detail
- 25 micrometer anodized coating
- Waterproof lens body to over 28 cm
DZOFilm X-Tract 18-28mm T8 FF Wide-Angle Probe Zoom 0-Degree Lens with 2.1x Magnification (Black)
The DZOFilm X-Tract 18-28mm T8 Full-Frame Wide-Angle Probe Zoom Lens comes in a sleek design that enables it to reach into narrow, concealed areas, capturing minute details that are imperceptible to the naked eye and converting them into breathtaking visuals. The name 'X-tract' draws inspiration from the term 'extract,' which signifies 'to draw out the essence.' With a T8 large aperture and wide-angle zoom macro features, it revolutionizes macro cinematography.
Fresh Macro Perspective
The X-tract 18-28mm 0-degree T8 wide-angle probe zoom lens introduces new possibilities in macro cinematography, presenting increased creative flexibility and potential. Its full-frame architecture is suited for Super 35 sensors, delivering an equivalent focal length of about 22-35mm T8 in Arri Alexa 35 Open Gate mode, encompassing essential focal lengths for commercial projects. The probe’s zoom capability permits adaptable adjustments in confined spaces, enhancing depth and perspective.
Exceptional Optical Balance for Pristine Visuals
The X-tract 18-28mm T8 lens incorporates 7 high-refractive-index (HRI) lenses alongside 6 extra-low-dispersion (ED) lenses, achieving an ideal equilibrium of size and weight while effectively reducing chromatic aberrations, distortions, and optical imperfections typically found in probe lenses. Its pioneering differential arrangement of HRI lenses offers prime-level image clarity and precise color temperature, significantly minimizing the yellowish hue often present in other probe lenses. Distortion remains within plus and minus 2 percent across the full zoom range, with nearly negligible distortion and focus breathing at 24mm, guaranteeing accurate representation of intricate micro-details.
Enhanced Focus Control for Uninterrupted Creativity
This lens provides a smooth 300-degree focus throw, designed with micron-level precision and evaluated for high-frequency resilience. This guarantees quick focus shifts and improved depth of field control. The X-tract series probe zoom lens features a parfocal design that stabilizes focus during zoom adjustments, preserving sharpness even with minor movements or swift changes in focal length, enabling the classic Hitchcock dolly zoom effect in macro shots.
Native Breath Control
The lens incorporates native breath control, minimizing breathing artifacts to only 0.5 percent at 24mm (in contrast to 39.2 percent found in other 24mm probe primes). With a relative illumination (RI) of 70.7 percent (compared to 54.9 percent in other 24mm probe primes), focus breathing becomes nearly undetectable, greatly reducing the necessity for post-production corrections.
Highly-Detailed Visuals
Offering a maximum magnification ratio of 2.1:1, the X-tract uncovers the intricate details of common objects, delivering stunning and highly detailed visuals. When photographing tiny subjects like insect wings, water droplets, grains of sand, and miniature items, it reveals microscopic structures that generally go unnoticed while watching naked eye. The minimum focusing distance is improved from the conventional 56.3cm of probe lenses to 47.3cm, with a minimum working distance of merely 6mm, allowing the lens to nearly touch the subject for capturing finer macro details.
Exceptional Durability
Made from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, the lens is both lightweight and strong. A 25-micrometer anodized coating enhances the body’s hardness, offering better abrasion resistance and corrosion protection. It is tested under extreme temperatures ranging from minus 30 degrees Celsius to 70 degrees Celsius, assuring stability and resilience in demanding shooting conditions. With IP57-rated dust and water resistance, the lens can withstand depths of over 28 cm. The front lens element is treated with a hydrophobic anti-fog coating, minimizing water and fog buildup for consistently clear visuals.
Versatile and Adaptable
Weighing only 1.09 kg, with a length of 41.5 cm and a front diameter of just 29.6 mm, the lens allows for smooth operation in tight spaces such as between book pages or inside miniature models. It provides enhanced flexibility and compatibility compared to bulkier macro setups. The rear-heavy design shifts the lens' balance closer to the camera body, facilitating stability on tripods, sliders, stabilizers, or MOCO, which reduces shake and enables accurate focus and zoom control. When employed with sliders or robotic arms for extensive movements, it allows for superior control precision, minimizing the need for post-production tweaks.
Cine-Standard Lens
Its M0.8 gear pitch complies with industry standards, making it compatible with most accessories and cine lens control systems. The dual-sided hydrophobic-coated UV filter and O-type quick-release clamp efficiently safeguard the lens during specialized shooting conditions, enhancing both stability and versatility. Crafted with high-precision machining, the support features a quick-release design for easy attachment. Clear indicators for magnification ratio, waterproof lines, and rotation scales on the lens body further enhance usability, providing filmmakers with a seamless and intuitive shooting experience.
Compact Rear Design for Enhanced Flexibility
The X-tract Series redefines versatility with its innovative short rear configuration. The native PL mount features rear elements that extend just 1.37 cm from the mounting flange. This compact rear protrusion is compatible with DZOFILM Octopus and most PL-E, RF, and LPL adapters and Speedboosters, facilitating larger apertures and a wider field of view to accommodate high-speed shooting requirements.
Specifications
| Lens Mount | PL-Mount |
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| Minimum Aperture | T22 |
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| Maximum Magnification | 2.1:1 |
| Angle of view | Full Frame Horizontal: 100 to 73° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | From Camera Sensor: 18.6" / 47.3 cm, From Front of Lens: 0.2" / 6 mm |
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