PL DOUBLER 2X IBE OPTICS

RENT IBE OPTICS 2X EXTENDER PL

PL IB/E Optics 2x Extender Rental. The PL 2X doubler from IB/E Optics is a focal length extender that doubles the focal length of a PL mount cine lens. The PL mount, which stands for "Positive Lock", is standard in cinema and is known for its robustness and precision connection between lens and camera. By using a PL 2X duplicator, you are essentially increasing the reach of your lens, allowing you to get closer to your subject without having to change lenses or move the film camera or Video Camera

Considerations using the IB/E Optics PL 2X Extender

Optical quality: Extender can affect image quality, including sharpness and light transmission. IB/E Optics is known for making high quality optics, so their 2X duplicator would likely have minimal image degradation compared to other duplicators.

Light Loss: When using a 2X extender, there is generally a reduction in the amount of light reaching the camera sensor, typically equivalent to two stops. This means that you will need more light in your scene or you will have to adjust your camera settings to compensate for the loss of light.

Lens Compatibility: Not all lenses work with all duplicators due to the optical design and mechanics of the duplicator. It is important to ensure that your lenses are compatible with the PL 2X duplicator you wish to use.

Effective focal length: By doubling the focal length, you are also changing the angle of view of the lens, making it narrower. This is useful for telephoto shots or when you can't physically get close to the subject

Depth of field and bokeh: As you increase the focal length, the depth of field becomes narrower at a given aperture, which can affect how blur or "bokeh" looks in the background of your shots.

If you plan to use an extender like the IB/E Optics PL 2X extender you should also consider using heavy tripods and fluid heads, as the increase in effective lens length can make the camera system more prone to vibration and instability.