DZOFilm is increasing its Octopus line of lens adapters with the introduction of 4 new adapters aimed primarily at customers of EF lenses. Meet the DZOFilm Octopus EF to RF/E/L & PL to DX adapters.
The already out there DZOFilm Octopus PL to RF/E/L/X adapters are joined by the brand new EF to RF/E/L adapters, in addition to one other PL adapter: PL to DX, which inserts natively and, in keeping with DZOFilm, with out calibration on the DJI Ronin 4D.
These lens adapters are comparatively reasonably priced when in comparison with different options in the marketplace, each costing $269, aside from the PL-DX, which sells for $299.
DZOFilm Octopus adapters
Identical to the present Octopus adapters, the brand new EF variants and the PL-DX adapter are made from chrome steel, which will increase sturdiness and in addition prevents bodily adjustments on account of temperature fluctuations. Every adapter weighs lower than 299 g, which isn’t as mild as a feather, however not notably heavy for a good high quality adapter both.
After all, such adapters need to carry out 100%, so no wobbling and securely tightened lens and digicam physique connections are necessary. In keeping with DZOFilm, the purely mechanical Octopus adapters supply simply that: a strong and dependable connection between physique and lens.
All adapters are outfitted with an lively locking system that stops play, gaps, or wobble. Infinity focus can also be maintained, after all.
Plus, the within of every adapter is flocked with a particular light-absorbing materials that stops undesirable reflections and preserves the integrity of your pictures.
Pricing and availability
As said above, every EF adapter sells for $269 whereas the PL-DX adapter clocks in at $299. In keeping with DZOFilm, the corporate will start transport the PL-DX adapters in mid-August.
I believe it’s a sensible transfer for a lens producer to additionally supply matching lens adapters to broaden the vary of purposes for his or her lenses. Within the case of DZOFilm, these adapters permit prospects to make use of their lenses on a wider vary of digicam makes and fashions, which is after all at all times good to see.
For extra data, please go to DZOFilm’s web site.
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