Module 8 L1 Tuner - Baltar Variable Look - PL Lens to E Mount (1001-03)
The Module 8 L1 Tuner is an innovative new lens that transforms your modern digital cameras into a nostalgic dream machine. It unlocks the cinematographic magic of old films with a simple twist of the lens adapter, which is available in three different versions. The L1 look is inspired by the Baltar lenses. It gives you all the glamour and luminous flicker you see in a classic Super Baltar lens. It can evoke emotion by creating the nostalgic warmth, romance and harsh reality of classic films like "The Godfather". When you maximise this look, we like to call it the "Wicked Baltars".
- Creates the soft shimmer and dreamy halos of the famous Super Baltar lenses.
- Luminous and dreamlike highlights for classic Hollywood glamour with soft/dreamlike bokeh.
- The most extreme effect of the Module 8 tuners.
- The EF Tuner supports autofocus, focus and aperture control via the camera.
- The PL version enables professional and affordable PL lenses from Zeiss, Leitz, Tokina, Sigma and DZO.
- No underlay or complicated set-up. Just turn it on and start shooting vintage looks right away.
- Maintains 4K centre resolution while attenuating contrast.
- Made entirely of aluminium with integrated gear wheel to adjust the look.
- Affordable alternative to expensive "tuned lenses" or specially tuned lenses.
- Real-time visual feedback with our patent-pending Variable Tuning Technology.
Technical specifications
Lens Type | Variable Look Zoom Adapter |
Materials | Aerospace Quality |
Mechanical Design | Precision Multi-cam |
Lens Side Mount | Canon EF Lenses and PL Lenses Only |
Electronics Support | Canon, Tamron, Sigma |
Camera Side Mounts | Sony E or Canon RF (sold separately) |
Electronics Support | EF Tuner: Focus (wire), Aperture, IS and Autofocus Pass though, PL Tuner: None |
Inspired by | Super Baltar |
Neutral Setting | No |
Adjustment Rage | 0-10 |
Halation (Center) | Strong |
Halation (Edge) | Strong |
Axial Aberrations | Spherical |
Full Frame Aberrations | Coma, Astigmastism, Chromatic |
Resolution | 4K+ |
Max. Bokeh Effect | Flower Petal (F/1.2), Edge Softening, (>F/1.2) |
Magnification Factor | EF Lenses: 1.08x - PL Lenses: 1.04x |
Tuner Breathing | < 0.5% |
F/# Range (Optimal) | EF Tuner: F/1.2-F/4.0 - PL Tuner: F/1.0-F/4.0 |
Stop Loss | < 1/4 |
Lens Image Circle | Full Frame |
Coatings | Vintage Emulation |
Dimensions | EF Tuner: Ø76mm x L34mm - PL Tuner: Ø80mm x L48mm |
Weight | 220g (EF to E Mount) - 210 (EF to RF Mount) - 310g (PL Tuner) |
Tuner Dial Rotation | EF Tuner: 70 degrees - PL Tuner: 60 degrees |
Firmware Update | EF Tuner: Via Micro USB - PL Tuner: No Firmware |
Warranty | 1 Year |