The KIPON BAVEYES LPL>LPL 1.65x Rear Anamorphic Adapter has been announced, allowing for ARRI Signature Prime Lenses to stretch vertically by 1.65x when used with the ARRI ALEXA LF. This gives a cinematic, 2.35:1 widescreen experience. Let’s take a closer look!
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For several years, KIPON has been a global developer of adapters and lenses for the film, video, and photography industries. Designs are done in Germany, while manufacturing takes place in China. The KIPON COLIBRI T2.5 Full-Frame Cinema Lenses come in a set of 5 primes that cost less than $10,000 with multiple mount options.
Meanwhile, the ARRI Signature Prime Lenses are part of the company’s pinnacle glass line. They include a wide range of primes along with zooms. They were designed to work with large-format cameras, including ARRI’s own ALEXA LF. These fast lenses are known for their buttery smooth bokeh and warm skin tones.
KIPON BAVEYES LPL>LPL 1.65x Rear Anamorphic Adapter – features
When used with ARRI’s Signature Prime Lenses and a large format camera such as the ALEXA LF, the KIPON BAVEYES LPL> LPL 1.65x Rear Anamorphic Adapter stretches the image vertically by 1.65x. The resulting footage is a widescreen and cinematic look. The ALEXA LF features a 1.43:1 aspect ratio but extends to 2.35:1 when the KIPON BAVEYES LPL> LPL 1.65x Rear Anamorphic Adapter is used.
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Additionally, the adapter has an overall balanced image with a sharp central focus and gradual falloff toward the edges. There is a purposeful and slight distortion, which helps to emulate the overall anamorphic look.
Features include:
- Designed with 5 cylindrical lenses in 5 groups.
- T2.8 maximum aperture pass through.
- 16.5 mm maximum depth (LPL).
- 1.65x factor is optimized for the ARRI LF’s 44.8 mm diagonal sensor.
- ARRI LPL front and rear mount.
- 18mm length, mount to mount.
- Light transmission reduction of only 1.25 stops.
- Compatible with LPL mount lenses up to 16.5 mm depth from the LPL flange.
- Integrated electronic interface with ARRI’s LDS (Lens Data System).
- Constructed with metal and glass, and weighs 25.75 oz (730 g).
Price and availability
The KIPON BAVEYES LPL>LPL 1.65x Rear Anamorphic Adapter retails for $8,500 and is available now. That price may seem high, but the ARRI Signature Prime Lenses each start at just over $27,000 and go up from there. If you’re running a rental house or using these specific lenses and want a 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio, this adapter is most likely a must-have. Learn more at KIPON’s website.
Are you using ARRI Signature Prime Lenses? Would the KIPON BAVEYES LPL>LPL adapter help your projects with a 2.35:1 widescreen cinematic look? Let us know in the comments below!
