KIPON has started offering the 2x optical extender “KIPON Baveyes Extender 2x MM.”
Using a Leica M lens (75mm/90mm/135mm) with a Leica M mount camera doubles the focal length, and in combination with a mechanical adapter, it also works with a variety of mirrorless cameras. The optical system is said to have been adapted from a 2x extender originally intended for the high-end film industry.
The optical design consists of 7 lenses in 4 groups, using high refractive index and low dispersion glass. Optimized to maximize contrast transmission and minimize aberrations using state-of-the-art optical design software. Ghosts and reflections are avoided during the design stage through special software tolerances and stray light analysis.
Kits are also available to use the extender with Sony E, Canon EOS R, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Fujifilm X.
*This adapter is mainly designed for M mount lenses with a focal length of 75mm or more, and some may not be compatible.
■List of compatible lenses
- Leica APO-Summicron M 75mm f/2 ASPH
- Leica Summarit M 75mm f/2.4
- Leica Summarit M 75mm f/2.5
- Voigtlander Helia Classic 75mm f/1.8
- Leica APO-Summicron M 90mm f/2 ASPH
- Leica Summicron M 90mm f/2
- Leica Summicron M 90mm f/2 Canada
- Leica Elmarito M 90mm f/2.8
- Voigtlander APO-Skopar 90mm f/2.8 VM
- Konica M-Hexanon 90mm f/2.8
- Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4
- Leica Teleelmar M 135mm f/4
■Features
- Built-in 4 groups of 7 glass elements with high refractive index and low dispersion
- Maximum optical input F1.4
- Supports multiple camera mounts
- High quality, perfect surface treatment, precise design
- designed in germany
■Specifications
- Brand: KIPON
- Camera mount: Leica M
- Lens mount: Leica M
- Material: stainless steel, aluminum, glass
