DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-Z
SKU: DZO-AD2PLZ
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DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-Z: A lightweight mechanical PL to Nikon Z mount adapter for cinematographers using PL cinema lenses on Nikon Z-mount cameras, available to order from Filmgear Canada, Vancouver's cinema lens and professional camera optics specialist.
Use this PL to Nikon Z mount adapter to bring compatible ARRI PL cinema lenses to Nikon Z-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-Z connects an ARRI PL lens to a Nikon Z-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-Z version weighs about 178 g without its base and about 186 g with the base, the lightest official configuration in the Adapter II family.
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 Nikon Z
- 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 178 g without support base
How It Compares
PL-Z adds a Nikon Z-mount option that was not listed in the first-generation Octopus PL-E and PL-RF pair sold by Filmgear Canada. Within the Adapter II family, choose PL-Z only for Nikon Z bodies; the four versions share the upgraded lightweight design but use different camera-side mounts and cannot substitute for one another.
Compatible Accessories and Related Gear
Pair the PL-Z 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-Z version if your camera body uses Nikon Z mount and your lenses use ARRI PL. It suits Nikon Z owner-operators, rental kits, focus pullers, and compact crews building manual cinema-lens packages around Z-mount bodies.
Who Should Choose Something Else?
Choose PL-E for a Sony E body, PL-RF for a Canon RF body, or PL-L for an L-Mount 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-Z
- 1x Port cap
- 1x Detachable support foot with 1/4-inch-20 threads
Specifications
| Lens Mount | ARRI PL |
|---|---|
| Camera Mount | Nikon Z |
| Electronic Communication | No |
| Body Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Mount Material | SUS 304 stainless steel |
| Machining Precision | 0.01 mm |
| Durability Test | 100,000 mounting cycles |
| Supported Camera Formats | S35, full frame, and medium format |
| Internal Clearance | 7.12% increase versus first generation |
| Weight without Base | Approximately 178 g |
| Weight with Base | Approximately 186 g |
| Support Base | Detachable with 1/4-inch-20 threads |
| Colour | Black |
| SKU | DZO-AD2PLZ |
| UPC | 842463106338 |
DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-Z: Value Assessment
The PL-Z version gives Nikon Z shooters a direct mechanical route into PL cinema glass and is the lightest official Adapter II mount option. Its value comes from combining low weight, a detachable support point, calibrated flange distance, and expanded internal clearance in one mount-specific adapter.
FAQ
Which cameras use the PL-Z version?
PL-Z is the Nikon Z-mount version of Octopus Adapter II. It mounts an ARRI PL lens to a compatible Nikon Z camera body.
Does the PL-Z adapter support electronic communication?
No. The PL-Z version is a fully mechanical connection, so a Nikon Z body will not receive autofocus, electronic iris control, lens metadata, or power through the adapter.
Which PL lenses can I use with Octopus Adapter II PL-Z?
The PL-Z adapter accepts ARRI PL cinema lenses, including DZOFILM families such as Arles, Arcana, VESPID, Vespid2, Catta Ace, Pictor, and Gnosis. Check the exact lens's rear element and support needs before fitting it to a Nikon Z body.
How is Octopus Adapter II different from the original Octopus adapter?
The PL-Z version brings Nikon Z into the Octopus II mount family while using the lighter body, upgraded grip, and 7.12% increased internal clearance. Its official weight is approximately 178 g without the base.
Should I use the detachable support foot?
Use the foot whenever the PL lens should not be carried only by the Nikon Z mount. Its 1/4-inch-20 threads provide a connection point for a suitable baseplate or lens-support setup.
Can the PL-Z adapter be used with full-frame cameras?
DZOFILM rates Octopus Adapter II for S35, full-frame, and medium-format systems. The mounted PL lens must still cover the image area selected on the Nikon Z camera.
Where to Buy in Canada
Order the DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-Z in Canada from Filmgear Canada in Vancouver, BC. Contact Filmgear Canada for current ordering lead time, Nikon Z-mount fit questions, and help matching the adapter with a supported DZOFILM PL lens.
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Exceptions / Non-returnable Items
Special Order Items (Final Sale)
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- Professional wireless communication systems
- Large-scale lighting equipment
- Studio carts and grip equipment
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