3 Macro Myths Tested: Primes vs. Zooms, Extension Tubes and close-up lenses on Pyxis 6K
One of the greatest advantages of the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K and its L-mount is the incredibly short flange distance, allowing to adapt almost any glass. Including the legendary EF series. In this video we explore the versatility of this system for extreme macro cinematography.
I’m putting three common macro assumptions to the test to see what actually holds up under professional scrutiny:
Sensor vs. Lens: Does magnification truly depend only on the lens, or does the sensor size play a hidden role?
Prime vs. Zoom: Are prime lenses significantly better for macro work due to lower chromatic aberrations?
The Ultimate Stack: Can you effectively pair close-up lenses with extension tubes for ultra-high magnification, or does the image quality degrade too much?
Whether you are rigging a Pyxis 6K for the first time or looking to push your existing EF glass to its limits, this technical breakdown will help you understand the physics of the macro world.
In this video:
The L-mount to EF adapter workflow.
Optical performance tests for magnification and aberrations.
The math of the macro ratios. More about the calculations: • Chasing 1:1 Macro for Cinematography | Ext...
Stacking extension tubes and close-up filters for 1:1 and beyond.
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