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DZOFILM Marlin 1.6x Expander Cine Lens Adapter - Professional Cine Lenses

1.6x Expander
for Pictor Zoom Series

To Expand, To Explore.

Demo Video

Increases the Focal Length
And Magnifies the Image Circle by 1.6x

Converts Super 35 Pictor Zoom lenses to cover Full Frame or Vista Vision. Multiplies focal length by 1.6x with only 1.5 stops light loss.

Retains Outstanding Optical Performance and Operability

Maintains superb image quality without decreasing resolution. Marlin enables the use of S35 lenses to compatible with FF and Vista Vision cameras, which facilitates the use of lenses for more possibilities.

A Special Ring
Achieves Quick Flange
Back Adjustment

Minor flange back adjustment through this ring, no need to use shims(Excl. PL-PL, PL-LPL versions). In order to achieve the best image performance, the FBD can be quickly adjusted without removing the lens and camera.

Solid and Sturdy

Detachable supporting base
and stainless steel mount.

Alternative and Compact Mounting
System Meets Multiple Needs

PL-E/RF/L/LPL/PL, a total of 5 different mounts.

DZOFILM Marlin - Alternative and Compact Mounting System Meets Multiple Needs

Broad
Compatibility

Marlin is compatible with a wide variety of lenses in the market. The distance from the flange plane of lens to the rear shall less than PL: 19.64mm. (Marlin Adapter Clearance Check tool can be downloaded and check the suitability)

Clearance Check Tool Back Focus Adjustment Tutorial

MARLIN PARAMETER

Lens Mount PL
Camera Lens Mount PL LPL E RF L
Magnification 1.6X
optical construction 5 Elements in 2 Groups
Material Aluminum Alloy
Weight ≈402.6g ≈450.9g ≈676.6g ≈637.8g ≈636.8g

Common T-stop conversion

T-stop before using expander 1.3 1.8 2 2.1 2.8 2.9
T-stop after using expander 2.2 3.0 3.4 3.5 4.7 4.9
Formula

T-stop = Lens wide open T-stop ×2 1/2x light decreased stop

Popular Lenses Adaptation Table

Popular Lenses Adaptation Table

Test equipment: Sony CineAlta 6k 3 : 2 + MARLIN EXPANDER
All tested lenses adopt T2.8 aperture

Unsuitable

Fit

BRAND MODEL Bayonet Fitting Vignetting or Not
ANGENIEUX Optimo
28-76mm T2.6
N
Type EZ-1
30-90mm T2 S35
Y
ARRI Alura Lightweight Zoom
15.5-45mm T2.8
N
Alura Lightweight Zoom
30-80mm T2.8
Ultra Wide Zoom
9.5-18mm T2.9
ARRI/ZEISS MASTER PRIME
16mm
MASTER PRIME
25mm
N
MASTER PRIME
35mm
N
COOKE S5/i 18mm T1.4 N
S5/i 25mm T1.4 N
S5/i 32mm T1.4 N
S5/i 40mm T1.4 N
S5/i 50mm T1.4 N
S5/i 65mm T1.4 N
S5/i 75mm T1.4 N
S5/i 100mm T1.4 N
S5/i 135mm T1.4 N
PANCHRO
CLASSIC 18mm
PANCHRO
CLASSIC 25mm
PANCHRO
CLASSIC 40mm
PANCHRO
CLASSIC 50mm
N
PANCHRO
CLASSIC 75mm
N
PANCHRO
CLASSIC 100mm
N
Leica sumicron-c 18mm
sumicron-c 25mm
sumicron-c 35mm N
sumicron-c 50mm N
sumicron-c 75mm N
SIGMA 18-35mm T2.0 N

Remarks:

1. All tested lenses above have been verified by real machine test. If there are other lenses uninvolved, please download Clearence Check tool on DZOFILM website for comparative test.
2. When used with Marlin expander, exposure of lens will be reduced by about 1.5 stops.
3.The suggested aperture of lens is T2.8 when applied to Marlin 1.6x expander. Aperture larger than T2.8 might influence image quality (like blurring).

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