Kipon released a new 0.62x focal reducer adapter (P67-GFX) for using Pentax 67 lenses on Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras
Kipon released a new 0.62x focal reducer adapter (P67-GFX) for using Pentax 67 lenses on Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras (Kipon adapters are sold at Amazon and B&H Photo).
Additional informtion:
As a leading company in professional optical adapters for the global photography and cine market, KIPON has officially released the 0.62x optic focal reducer developed in cooperation with the Module 8 team. The optical system can convert 6×7 format lenses like Pentax 67, Hasselblad V… into lenses cover 44×33 sensor size, making lenses quite wider and can get light one and half stop increased, this excellent optic system was designed by Iain Neil, “an optic designer for Hollywood” who has won 13 times Academy Award®.
The initial batch of P67-GFX 0.62x utilizing this optical system has been successfully developed. These products are specifically designed for photographers using Fujifilm GFX cameras. This innovation enables users to achieve ultra-high-speed performance with their medium format cameras and movie lenses, delivering exceptional results.
One stop brighter
By reducing the focal length of the lens, P67-GFX 0.62x increases light transmission, effectively increasing the aperture. For example, an F2.8 lens turns to F2.0. The depth of field is more blurred.
0.62x wider
P67-GFX 0.62x reduces the focal length by 0.62, the effective length becomes shorter so that the shooting range is larger. It allows the Pentax 67 lens view angle to be restored perfectly on the camera sensor
Features
- Designed by Iain Neil in Switzerland
- Increase the aperture 1.5 stop
- 0.62x wider shooting range
- Built in 5 groups of 7 high-quality optical glasses
- Focus at infinity is available
Source: Kipon