DZO Film X-Tract 18-28mm T8 FF Macro Probe Zoom Lens

X-Tract 18-28mm T8 FF Macro Probe Zoom Lens

A Bold Probing into Spectacular Marvels

The name 'X-tract' is inspired by the word 'extract,' meaning 'to draw out the essence.' Its slender design allows it to easily access narrow, hidden spaces, capturing microscopic details invisible to the naked eye and transforming them into stunning imagery. Combining a T8 large aperture, wide-angle zoom macro capabilities, and a spacecraft-inspired design, it redefines macro cinematography. The X-tract lens becomes a tool for exploration and discovery, extracting unique visual creativity from unknown dimensions and perspectives.

Probe Zoom, A New Macro Perspective

X-tract 18-28mm 0° T8 wide-angle probe zoom lens opens new dimensions in macro cinematography, offering greater creative flexibility and potential.

Its full-frame design is compatible with Super 35 sensors, providing an equivalent focal length of approximately 22-35mm T8 in Arri Alexa 35 Open Gate mode, covering key focal lengths for commercial work. The probe’s zoom versatility allows flexible adjustments in tight spaces, enhancing spatial depth and perspective. With a constant aperture, it ensures consistent brightness across all focal lengths.

Masterful Optical Balance for Immaculate Visuals

X-tract 18-28mm T8 0° lens features 7 high-refractive-index (HRI) lenses and 6 extra-low-dispersion (ED) lenses, striking an optimal balance between size and weight while minimizing chromatic aberrations, distortions, and optical flaws common in probe lenses. Its innovative differential distribution of HRI lens delivers prime-level image quality and accurate color temperature, effectively reducing the yellowish tint commonly seen in other probe lenses. Distortion is kept within ±2% across the entire zoom range, with near-zero distortion and focus breathing at 24mm, ensuring precise rendering of intricate micro-details.

Optimal Focus Control for Seamless Creativity

The lens offers a smooth 300° focus throw, crafted with micron-level precision and tested for high-frequency durability. This ensures seamless focus transitions and enhanced depth of field control. The X-tract series probe zoom lens features a parfocal design that locks focus during zooming, maintaining sharpness even with subtle movements or rapid focal length changes, allowing for the classic Hitchcock dolly zoom effect in macro shots.

Unmatched Breathing Control Beyond Primes

The X-tract series features native breath control, reducing breathing effects to just 0.5% at the 24mm (compared to 39.2% in other 24mm probe primes). With a relative illumination (RI) of 70.7% (vs. 54.9% in other 24mm probe primes), focus breathing becomes virtually imperceptible, minimizing the need for post-production adjustments. This ensures seamless visual continuity and stability during focus shifts, delivering immersive and spectacular cinematic visuals.

Ultra-Macro, Unlocking a New world

With a maximum magnification ratio of 2.1:1, the X-tract reveals the intricate textures of everyday objects and creates stunning, highly detailed visuals. When capturing tiny objects like insect wings, water droplets, sand grains, and miniature items, it brings out microscopic structures that are often invisible to the naked eye. The minimum focusing distance is reduced from the traditional 56.3cm (1'11") of probe lenses to 47.3cm (1'6"), with a minimum working distance of just 6mm (0.2"), allowing the lens to almost touch the subject for finer macro details.

Ultimate Protection, Ready for Any Challenge

Constructed from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, the lens is lightweight yet robust. A 25μm anodized coating enhances the body’s hardness, improving abrasion resistance and corrosion protection. Tested under extreme temperatures from -30°C to 70°C, it ensures stability and durability in challenging shooting environments. With IP57-rated dust and water resistance, the lens body is waterproof to over 28 cm. The front lens element features a hydrophobic anti-fog coating, reducing water and fog accumulation for consistently clear imagery.

Agile and Flexible, Fully Controllable

Weighing just 1.09 kg, with a length of 41.5 cm and a front diameter of only 29.6 mm, the lens offers smooth operation in narrow spaces such as between book pages or inside miniature models. It provides greater flexibility and compatibility compared to larger macro setups.The rear-heavy design shifts the lens' balance closer to the camera body, making it easier to maintain stability on tripods, sliders, stabilizers or MOCO, reducing shake and enabling precise focus and zoom adjustments. When used with sliders or robotic arms for large-range movements, it offers superior control precision, minimizing post-production adjustments.

Cine-standard Crafts, Precise and Reliable

Its M0.8 gear pitch meets 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 effectively protect the lens during specialized shoots, enhancing both stability and versatility. Manufactured with high-precision machining, the support incorporates a quick-release design for easy attachment. Clear markings for magnification ratio, waterproof lines, and rotation scales on the lens body further improve usability, offering filmmakers a seamless and intuitive shooting experience. Manufactured with high-precision machining, the support incorporates a quick-release design for easy attachment. Clear markings for magnification ratio, waterproof lines, and rotation scales on the lens body further improve usability, offering filmmakers a seamless and intuitive shooting experience.

Short Rear Design for Expanded Freedom

The X-tract Series reimagines versatility with a next-generation short rear design. The native PL mount features rear elements that protrude just 1.37 cm from the mounting flange. This short rear protrusion is compatible with DZOFILM Octopus and most PL-E/RF/LPL adapters and Speedboosters, enabling larger apertures and a wider FOV to meet high-speed shooting needs, providing users with greater creative flexibility.