DZOFilm X-Tract 18-28mm T8 FF Probe Zoom Lens (0 Direct View, PL Mount)

DZOFilm X-Tract 18-28mm T8 FF Probe Zoom Lens (0° Direct View, PL Mount)

Redefining Macro Cinematography
A groundbreaking new category in macro filmmaking – Probe Zoom Lens (18-28mm FF).
This innovative series pushes the boundaries of traditional probe lenses, redefining macro cinematography with its fusion of a T8 aperture, wide-angle zoom, and instellar--inspired design. It’s the perfect tool for macro artists, offering unparalleled creative possibilities from new dimensions and perspectives.

Probe Zoom, A Whole New Dimension
The X-tract 18-28mm T8 0° wide-angle probe zoom lens opens up new possibilities for macro photography, providing greater freedom and flexibility in capturing creative shots. Its full-frame design is fully compatible with S35 formats, offering an equivalent focal length of 22-35mm T8 when used in the Arri Alexa 35 Opengate mode, covering popular advertising focal lengths. The probe zoom design allows for seamless focal and perspective adjustments in confined spaces, enhancing the spatial and layered feel of the imagery. The consistent aperture ensures even brightness across all focal lengths.

Redefining Optical Innovation and Precision Performance
The X-Tract series features 7 high-refractive index (HRI) and 6 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements, delivering a lightweight design with outstanding optical performance. Its innovative HRI lens distribution ensures image quality and accurate color temperature as fixed lenses, minimizing chromatic aberration and reducing the yellowish tint found in traditional probe lenses. Distortion stays within ±2%, with near-zero distortion at 24mm, offering sharp, clean images and minimal focus breathing.

The X-tract also features an impressive 6mm minimum focus distance, providing exceptional macro photography capabilities. With an IP57 dustproof and waterproof rating, it performs reliably in humid, dusty, and extreme weather conditions.

Fluid Performance, Smooth Exploration
The X-tract lens offers a 300° focus rotation angle and a parfocal design, ensuring smooth and consistent focus control during dynamic shoots. The micron-level precision allows for seamless focus transitions and improved depth-of-field control. With a maximum magnification ratio of 2.1x, the lens captures fine details in objects such as insect wings, water droplets, grains of sand, and miniature landscapes, offering unprecedented microscopic detail.