DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-L

DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-L: A lightweight mechanical PL to L-Mount adapter for cinematographers using PL cinema lenses on L-Mount cameras, available to order from Filmgear Canada, Vancouver's cinema lens and professional camera optics specialist.

Use this PL to L-Mount adapter to bring compatible ARRI PL cinema lenses to L-Mount cameras while keeping the lens mechanically supported and the rig lighter than a first-generation Octopus setup.

Product Details

Product Overview

The Octopus Adapter II PL-L connects an ARRI PL lens to an L-Mount camera body. Its aluminum-alloy body and SUS 304 stainless-steel mount are machined to 0.01 mm precision, while factory-calibrated flange distance is designed to maintain infinity focus without user adjustment.

DZOFILM redesigned the internal structure with 7.12% more rear-element clearance and rates the adapter for S35, full-frame, and medium-format camera systems. The PL-L version weighs about 181 g without its base and about 196 g with the base, keeping L-Mount cinema builds compact and support-friendly.

This is a fully mechanical adapter. It does not pass electronic lens data, autofocus, iris control, or power between the lens and camera. The detachable support foot provides 1/4-inch-20 threads for tying heavier cinema-lens setups into a cage, baseplate, or lens-support system.

Key Features

• Adapts ARRI PL lenses to L-Mount
• Mechanical mount with no electronic communication
• Aluminum body and stainless-steel mount
• Factory-calibrated flange distance for infinity focus
• Expanded clearance for broader PL lens fit
• Detachable 1/4-inch-20 support base
• Approximately 181 g without support base

How It Compares

Compared with the original DZOFILM Octopus PL-L adapter, Adapter II is substantially lighter and adds the redesigned grip and increased rear-element clearance. Choose PL-L II for a current L-Mount build where balance and lens clearance matter; choose another Adapter II version only when the camera-side mount is Sony E, Canon RF, or Nikon Z.

Compatible Accessories and Related Gear

Pair the PL-L adapter with an ARRI PL cinema lens and use the detachable support foot when the lens or rig benefits from a second point of support. Filmgear Canada carries compatible DZOFILM PL options across spherical and anamorphic workflows.

Related DZOFILM gear: DZOFILM Vespid2 35mm T1.9 Prime Lens (ARRI PL), DZOFILM Arcana 45mm Anamorphic Prime Lens (ARRI PL), DZOFILM Arles 14mm T1.9 FF/VV Prime Cine Lens (ARRI PL).

Who Is This For?

Choose the PL-L version if your camera body uses L-Mount and your lenses use ARRI PL. It suits owner-operators, rental kits, focus pullers, and compact crews building manual PL-lens packages around compatible Leica, Panasonic, or Sigma L-Mount bodies.

Who Should Choose Something Else?

Choose PL-E for a Sony E body, PL-RF for a Canon RF body, or PL-Z for a Nikon Z body. This adapter is also the wrong choice when your workflow requires autofocus, electronic iris control, lens metadata, or power communication between lens and camera.

In the Box

• 1x DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-L
• 1x Port cap
• 1x Detachable support foot with 1/4-inch-20 threads

Specifications

DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-L: Value Assessment

The PL-L version gives L-Mount shooters a lighter mechanical bridge to PL cinema glass without electronic complexity. Its value comes from a 181 g adapter body, detachable support foot, calibrated flange distance, and increased room for professional PL rear elements.

FAQ

Which cameras use the PL-L version?

PL-L is the L-Mount version of Octopus Adapter II. It mounts an ARRI PL lens to a compatible Leica, Panasonic, or Sigma L-Mount camera body.

Does the PL-L adapter support electronic communication?

No. Octopus Adapter II PL-L does not pass autofocus, electronic iris commands, lens metadata, or power between a PL lens and an L-Mount camera.

Which PL lenses can I use with Octopus Adapter II PL-L?

The PL-L version is designed for ARRI PL cinema lenses, including DZOFILM Arles, Arcana, VESPID, Vespid2, Catta Ace, Pictor, and Gnosis families. Confirm the chosen lens's rear-element clearance and support arrangement for the L-Mount rig.

How is Octopus Adapter II different from the original Octopus adapter?

On L-Mount, Adapter II cuts substantial weight versus the original Octopus design and adds an upgraded grip plus 7.12% more internal clearance. The PL-L II body weighs approximately 181 g before the support base is attached.

Should I use the detachable support foot?

Use the foot when the PL lens should be supported independently of the L-Mount flange. Its 1/4-inch-20 threads can connect the adapter to a suitable baseplate or lens-support system.

Can the PL-L adapter be used with full-frame cameras?

DZOFILM rates Octopus Adapter II for S35, full-frame, and medium-format camera systems. Actual coverage on an L-Mount body still depends on the selected PL lens and the camera's sensor mode.

Where to Buy in Canada

Order the DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-L in Canada from Filmgear Canada in Vancouver, BC. Contact Filmgear Canada for current ordering lead time, L-Mount fit questions, and help matching the adapter with a supported DZOFILM PL lens.