Expander

Increase the focal length of your camera lens

PLx1.3VV-E

The PLx1.3VV-E optical extender increases the focal length and the projected image diameter of the lens by a factor of 1.3. Then, it allows the use of the lens on large sensor cameras up to 47 mm.
The electronic metadata pass-through has been introduced to bring the lens information to the recorded takes.
  • Electronic pass-through for lens metadata
  • 47mm image diameter (VistaVision)
  • High-index, low-dispersion glass
  • Robust Mechanical Design
  • Extended Color Correction(APO)
  • Small & lightweight
Item No.: 500000021412
Details
This optical adapter features high-index, low-dispersion glass to ensure the highest possible resolution and contrast with minimal optical degradation.
The PLx1.3VV-E is characterized by a robust and durable mechanical design with stainless steel PL mounts and anodized aluminum. Inside, it carries flare minimized surfaces to keep the original lens character.
Technical specifications:
Max. Image Diameter (mm): 47 mm / 1.85''
CameraMount: PL
Magnification: 1.3x
Lens Mount: PL
Electronic Data: Pass-through
Max. Input T-Stop: 2.0
Light Drop: 0.75 stop
Weight: 0,5 kg / 1.1 lbs
Compatibility:
The PLx1.3VV-E adapter is designed to use most of the S35 and VV PL lenses on almost all the digital cameras with a native PL mount.
It is not compatible with mirror cameras, nor the UMS system.
Download: DATA SHEET
IBE Optics S35 x VV Expander for camera lens – increase focal length with factor 1.66

PLx1.4VV

The PLx1.4VV optical extender increases the focal length and the projected image diameter of the lens by a factor of 1.4. Then, it allows the use of the lens on large sensor cameras up to 47 mm.
This optical adapter features high-index, low-dispersion glass to ensure the highest possible resolution and contrast with minimal optical degradation.
  • 47mm image diameter (VistaVision)
  • High-index, low-dispersion glass
  • Low light-loss
  • Robust MechanicalDesign
  • Extended Color Correction(APO)
  • Small & lightweight
Item No.: 500000020114

Details
The PLx1.4VV is characterized by a robust and durable mechanical design with stainless steel PL mounts and anodized aluminum. Inside, it carries flare minimized surfaces to keep the original lens character.
Technical specifications:
Max. Image Diameter (mm): 47 mm / 1.85''
CameraMount: PL
Magnification: 1.4x
Lens Mount: PL
Light Drop: 1.0 stop
Max. Input T-Stop: 2.0
Diameter: 77mm
Weight: 0,5 kg / 1.1 lbs
Compatibility:
The PLx1.4VV adapter is designed to use most of the S35 and VV PL lenses on almost all the digital cameras with a native PL mount.
It is not compatible with mirror cameras, nor the UMS system.
Download: DATA SHEET
IBE Optics S35 x VV Expander for camera lens – increase focal length with factor 1.66

PLx1.6VV

The PLx1.6VV is the follow-up model to the S35xFF and increases the focal length by a factor of 1.66x. It allows the use of S35 lenses on large-format cameras up to 46.5 mm sensor diameter and supports a maximum aperture of T-Stop 2.0. The PLx1.6VV is characterized by a robust and durable mechanical design with stainless steel PL mounts and anodized aluminium as well as decorative surface outside and flair minimized surfaces inside.
Please Note: The PLx1.6VV is incompatible with mirror cameras but can be used with most S35 PL lenses.
Item No.: 500000012278
Details
The first wave of large format cameras is on the market and includes: the ARRI ALEXA LF, ARRI ALEXA 65, RED MONSTRO 8K VV, PANAVISION Millennium DXL2, SONY VENICE, CANON C700 and others. Larger sensors deliver a film-style look and interesting bokeh due to their very shallow depth of field. These new cameras require lenses that can cover larger sensor sizes or an expander that allows cinematographers to use their favorite S35 lenses.
Can be used with many PL mount S35 optics
UMS PL Mount System compatible
Note: NOT compatible with mirror shutter cameras
Technical specifications:
Max. image diameter (mm): 46.5
Focal length extension: 1.66x
Max. input T-stop: 2.0
Light drop (stops): 1.46
Lens mount: PL Standard
Camera mount: PL UMS Mount*
Length PL to PL (mm): 22.9
Diameter (mm): 77.0
Weight (kg): 0.3
* without F and MFT Mount.
Compatibility:
Angenieux Optimo 17-80 mm
Angenieux Optimo 24-290 mm
Angenieux Compact Optimo Zooms
Angenieux 17-102 mm
Angenieux 25-250 mm
HR-Zoom Fuji
Canon Lenses from T 2.8
Leica Summicron from T 2.8
Download: DATA SHEET
IBE Optics S35 x VV Expander for camera lens – increase focal length with factor 1.66

PLx2VV

The PLx2 VV Optical Extender doubles the focal length of Vista Vision Format PL mount lenses. The extender is the larger version of our well-received PLx2 Adapter. Thanks to its compact optical and mechanical design, the PLx2 VV is compatible with a wide range of lenses.
The PLx2 VV features high-index, low-dispersion glass to ensure the highest possible resolution and contrast with minimal optical degradation. In doubling the image size, the transmitted light is spread over four times the area, decreasing the brightness by two f-stops. The optical design has been optimized for modern lenses and digital cameras and the maximum input T-stop is 1.9.
The PLx2 VV is designed to mount to any digital cinema camera with a native PL mount. The UMS Mount System makes it easy to change the mount to Canon EF, Sony E or others without re-shimming.
Item No.: 500000001130
Details
PLx Extenders
Modern cameras require high quality optics designed and optimized for electronic sensors. PL extenders increase the focal length of 35 mm PL mount lenses. Our extenders feature high-index, low-dispersion glass and flare optimized systems to ensure the highest possible resolution and contrast with minimal optical degradation. The highly telecentric optical design avoids all micro lens issues.
Advantages:
- Extends the focal length
- Telecentric design for digital cameras high performance at all T-stops
- Flare optimized high-end systems
- Fits most PL lenses on the market
- PL-PL Extender
- PL UMS Mount System for flexibility
Technical specifications:
Optical design (lenses/groups): 7/5
Max. image diameter (mm): 46.4
Magnification: x2
Max. input T-stop: 1.9
Light drop (stops):2.0
Lens mount: PL Standard
Camera mount: PL UMS Mount*
Diameter (mm): 78.0
Length (mm) PL to PL: 34.8
Weight (kg): 0.5
Extender compatibility:
Cameras
- ARRI Alexa/Studio
- ARRI 35mm
- Aaton 35mm
- Phantom High-Speed
- Sony F3/F5/F55/F65
- Canon C300/C500 (PL Mount)
- RED One, Epic, Scarlet, Dragon, Weapon
- Lenses
Downloads: DATA SHEET

LPLx2VV

The LPLx2 VV Optical Extender doubles the focal length of Vista Vision Format LPL mount lenses.
It compact optical and mechanical design makes it compatible with a wide range of lenses. High-index, low-dispersion glass ensures the highest possible resolution and contrast with minimal optical degradation.
The extender transmits light over four times the area with a decrease in brightness by two f-stops and has a recommended maximum input T-stop of 1.9. The LPLx2 VV mounts directly to native LPL mount lenses and cameras.
Item No: 500000010792
Details
LPLx Extenders
Modern cameras require high quality optics designed and optimized for electronic sensors. The LPL increases the focal length of FF and VV LPL mount lenses. Our extenders feature high-index, low-dispersion glass and flare optimized systems to ensure the highest possible resolution and contrast with minimal optical degradation.
Advantages:
- Extends the focal length
- Telecentric design for digital cameras high performance at all T-stops
- Flare optimized high-end systems
- Fits most LPL lenses on the market
- LPL-LPL extender
Technical specifications:
Max. image diameter (mm): 46.4
Magnification: 2x
Max. input T-stop: 1.9
Light drop (stops): 2.0
Lens mount: LPL Standard
Camera mount: LPL Standard *
Diameter (mm): 87.0
Length LPL to LPL (mm): 34.8
Weight (kg): 0.5
* without F and MFT Mount and E Mount including inner ring
Download: DATA SHEET