Metabones PL - Nikon Z T Cine

Metabones PL - Nikon Z T Cine - 0.71x focal reduction

A 5-element, 4-group optical design is the defining choice in the Metabones PL - Nikon Z T Cine, a 0.71x Speed Booster adapter for using ARRI PL lenses on Nikon Z cameras. Its optical reduction widens the lens’s angle of view and increases the maximum aperture by one stop. That makes this adapter particularly relevant when you’re pairing full-frame PL primes with a camera using an APS-C sensor or APS-C crop mode. Metabones specifies Zeiss CP.2, CZ.2 and CP.3 lenses for this T CINE version, so it’s a focused tool for a specific set of cinema primes rather than a general PL adapter. The positive-lock PL fitting holds the lens securely, while a felt-lined aperture opening reduces internal reflections. A rubber seal around the Nikon Z connection provides protection against dust and moisture. The metal body combines aluminium alloy and brass, with a chrome-coated finish and a removable Arca-type foot. Use it to broaden the view from a PL prime on an APS-C Nikon Z body, gain a stop of maximum aperture, or mount a supported Zeiss prime on a Nikon Z camera in crop mode. The optical reduction is the key feature; lens clearance is the detail to check for other PL lenses.

What it does

• 0.71x optical reduction: The Speed Booster reduces the image circle’s focal-length factor, giving a wider angle of view than the lens provides on its own. That’s useful when APS-C framing feels tight with a PL prime.
• One-stop aperture increase: The optics raise the maximum aperture by one stop. You get more light through the lens at its widest setting, while retaining the focal-length reduction of the adapter.
• Five-element optical group: The 5-element, 4-group construction uses high-grade tantalum glass from Caldwell Photographic in the United States. The optical design is patented and is specified to increase MTF.
• Positive-lock PL fitting: The lens side uses a positive-lock mechanism to secure an ARRI PL lens. That firm locking connection is especially welcome when working with cinema primes.
• Felt-lined opening: Felt inside the aperture opening reduces internal reflections. It’s a considered detail around the optical path, where stray light can affect an image.
• Metal construction and sealed Z connection: The body is made from aluminium alloy and brass, with a chrome coating and satin finish. A rubber gasket at the Nikon Z mount helps protect the connection from dust and moisture.
• Removable Arca-type foot: The included-style foot is detachable and compatible with Arca Swiss, Markins and Photo Clam heads. It can clamp directly or attach to a quick-release plate with a 1/4"-20 screw.

Good to know

Metabones specifies this adapter for Zeiss CP.2, CZ.2 and CP.3 lenses. With another PL lens, the rear element must not extend more than 14.5 mm beyond the flange. Its intended sensor use is APS-C, including cameras such as the Nikon Zfc, Nikon Z50 II and RED Komodo X with Z mount, or the APS-C crop mode of Nikon Z cameras. Those lens-clearance and sensor details are important when choosing a match.

What's Included

• Metabones ARRI PL to Nikon Z-mount T CINE Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Metabones
• Model: T CINE Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x
• Type: PL to Nikon Z mount adapter with optical reduction
• Lens mount: ARRI PL, positive-lock
• Camera mount: Nikon Z
• Optical reduction: 0.71x
• Maximum aperture increase: 1 stop
• Optical construction: 5 elements in 4 groups
• Glass: High-grade tantalum glass from Caldwell Photographic
• Body material: Aluminium alloy and brass, chrome-coated
• Tripod foot: Removable Arca-type, with 1/4"-20 screw attachment