DCS Supporter, Manios Digital & Film has announced an agreement with cinema lens manufacturer, Veydra to become the exclusive, worldwide distributor for a new lens accessory, the Veydra 1.2x PL to PL Expander. The Expander makes it possible to use vintage zoom lenses from the Academy-format era with current generation Super 35 and larger sensor cameras.

The Veydra 1.2x PL to PL Expander expands the image circle of vintage zoom lenses from  28mm to 36mm diagonal with only ½ stop light loss. Such lenses can then be used with RED’s Epic Dragon and other PL-mounted digital cameras with sensors larger than the Academy aperture, up to a 34mm image circle. The Expander is also compatible with the Angenieux Optimo 24-290 cinema lens.  It expected to be available in early September at an MSRP of $3,495.

The Veydra 1.2x Expander works with the following lenses creating new new focal lengths:

♦  Angenieux 24-290mm T2.8 Optimo (29.348mm T3.4)

♦  Angenieux 17-102mm T2.9 (20.5-122mm T3.5)

♦  Angenieux 25-250mm T3.5 HR (30-300mm T4.2)

♦  Angenieux 25-250mm T3.7 HP (30-300mm T4.2)

♦  Cooke 18-100mm T3 (21.6-120mm T3.6)

♦  Cooke 20-60mm T3.1 (24-72mm T3.7)

♦  Cooke 20-100mm T3.1 (24-120mm T3.7)

♦  Cooke 25-250mm T3.9 MK II (30-300mm T4.7)

♦  Cooke 25-250mm T3.7 MK III (30-300mm T4.54)

To find out more, visit Manios Digital & Film website:  https://maniosdigital.com/brochure/vedrya-expander/