ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x – Extend Your Cinematic Reach with Precision
Enhance Your Signature Zoom Range
The ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x offers an exceptional solution for filmmakers who need more reach without compromising on image quality. By adding this high-performance extender to the ARRI Signature Zoom 65-300mm/T2.8, you transform it into a powerful 110-510mm/T4.9 lens, allowing you to capture even more distant subjects with remarkable clarity and sharpness. Whether you’re working in wildlife, sports, or large-scale cinematic productions, this extender expands your creative possibilities.
Unmatched Optical Performance
Designed specifically to maintain the legendary ARRI Signature look, the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x employs high-performance optics and coatings to ensure that image quality remains pristine across the extended focal range. This extender allows for sharp and crisp visuals with minimal distortion, ensuring consistent results even in demanding shooting conditions. It’s the perfect accessory for professionals who demand the best in their telephoto work.
Works Seamlessly with Signature Primes
In addition to the zoom lenses, the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x can be paired with the 280mm Signature Prime, transforming it into an impressive 480mm/T4.9 lens. This versatility makes the extender a valuable addition to any ARRI lens kit, especially when long-range shots are required. With the same superior optical performance, this extender ensures seamless integration into your existing ARRI Signature setup.
Durable and Lightweight
Crafted for reliability, the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x is designed to withstand the rigors of professional filmmaking while remaining lightweight enough to handle on set. Whether shooting in studio or on location, this extender provides extended reach without adding excessive weight to your camera setup, making it a practical choice for any project.
Maintain the Signature Look
The ARRI Signature lenses are celebrated for their timeless, cinematic quality, and the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x preserves that aesthetic. Even when pushing the boundaries of the focal range, this extender ensures your footage retains the same smooth bokeh, contrast, and natural skin tones that ARRI Signature lenses are known for.
Key Features:
- Extended Focal Range: Turns the ARRI Signature Zoom 65-300mm/T2.8 into 110-510mm/T4.9 and the 280mm Signature Prime into 480mm/T4.9.
- Cinematic Quality: Retains the iconic ARRI Signature look with exceptional optics and high-performance coatings.
- Versatile Compatibility: Works with both Signature Zooms and Signature Primes, providing greater flexibility for long-range shots.
- Lightweight and Durable: Designed to be lightweight yet robust enough for demanding film production environments.
- Consistent Image Quality: Maintains sharpness, clarity, and minimal distortion, ensuring top-tier visuals throughout the extended focal range.
Why Choose the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x?
The ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x is the perfect tool for filmmakers looking to expand their lens capabilities while maintaining high-quality optics. Whether you’re capturing distant landscapes or zooming in on action-packed scenes, this extender gives you the extra reach needed for precise, professional-grade results without sacrificing the renowned ARRI Signature look. It’s a must-have accessory for any ARRI lens collection, especially when longer telephoto shots are required.
FAQs for ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x
1. What does the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x do?
The ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x significantly extends the focal range of ARRI Signature lenses, such as turning the ARRI Signature Zoom 65-300mm/T2.8 into a 110-510mm/T4.9 lens. It’s a high-performance optical accessory that maintains the sharpness and bokeh characteristics of the Signature lens family.
2. Does the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x work with other lenses?
Yes, in addition to working with the ARRI Signature Zoom 65-300mm, it is also compatible with the ARRI Signature Prime 280mm, turning it into a 480mm/T4.9 lens. This extender is specifically designed to maintain the optical quality of both zoom and prime lenses.
3. Does using the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x affect image quality?
No, the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x is engineered with high-performance optics and coatings to preserve the sharpness, clarity, and overall image quality of the Signature lens family. It ensures that your visuals maintain the same high standard, even at the extended focal lengths.
4. What is the weight and size of the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x?
While exact specifications can vary, the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x is designed to be lightweight and durable, making it easy to handle in professional shooting environments. This allows for convenient use on set without adding significant bulk to your camera rig.
5. Will the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x change the T-stop of my lens?
Yes, when attached to lenses like the ARRI Signature Zoom 65-300mm/T2.8, the extender changes the T-stop to T4.9. This change allows you to extend the focal length while maintaining excellent optical performance, even at longer distances.
6. Why should I use the ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x?
The ARRI Signature Zoom Extender 1.7x is ideal for filmmakers looking to extend the reach of their ARRI lenses without compromising on the signature cinematic look. It’s perfect for long-range shots in documentaries, sports, nature, and other professional projects where additional focal length is required.
