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DZOFilm / Zoom

DZOFILM X-Tract

A full-frame probe zoom offered in direct, 90-degree and 360-degree periscope configurations. It reaches 2.1x magnification at 28mm with a 6mm working distance.

Representative lens illustration. Details simplified. Not to scale.

01 / The lens

Optical Profile

Lens type
Zoom
Focal range
18–28mm
Max. aperture
T8
Coverage
Super 35 / Full Frame

Full Frame; 43.2mm image circle.

Mounts
PL / EF
Image circle
43.2 mm

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Rendering notes

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Use cases

  • Product macro shots needing reframing
  • Probe moves with changing image size

Tradeoffs to test

  • The zoom range is 1.55x.
  • T8 and the long probe geometry require lighting and clearance planning.

02 / Before the shoot

Plan a lens test

Test the focal lengths and apertures you expect to use. Check the center and edges, move a light across frame, and pull focus through your planned working distances. Include skin tones and the lighting conditions from your shoot.

03 / Further reading

Sources

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04 / Other possibilities

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