DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-RF

DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-RF: A lightweight mechanical PL to Canon RF mount adapter for cinematographers using PL cinema lenses on Canon RF-mount cameras, available to order from Filmgear Canada, Vancouver's cinema lens and professional camera optics specialist. Use this PL to Canon RF mount adapter to bring compatible ARRI PL cinema lenses to Canon RF-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-RF connects an ARRI PL lens to a Canon RF-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-RF version weighs about 186 g without its base and about 200 g with the base, making it practical for handheld, gimbal, and compact cinema-camera builds. 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 Canon RF 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 186 g without support base How It Compares Compared with the first-generation DZOFILM Octopus PL-RF adapter, Adapter II is built around a substantially lighter body, an easier-grip locking ring, and increased internal clearance. Choose Adapter II when weight and rear-element room matter on a Canon RF rig; keep the original version only when continuity with an existing first-generation setup matters more than the updated design. Compatible Accessories and Related Gear Pair the PL-RF 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-RF version if your camera body uses Canon RF mount and your lenses use ARRI PL. It suits owner-operators, rental kits, focus pullers, and small cinema crews building lighter Canon EOS R or RF-mount cinema-camera packages around manual PL glass. Who Should Choose Something Else? Choose PL-E for a Sony E body, PL-Z for a Nikon Z 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-RF 1x Port cap 1x Detachable support foot with 1/4-inch-20 threads Specifications Lens Mount ARRI PL Camera Mount Canon RF 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 186 g Weight with Base Approximately 200 g Support Base Detachable with 1/4-inch-20 threads Colour Black SKU DZO-AD2PLRF UPC 842463106321 DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-RF: Value Assessment The PL-RF version gives Canon RF shooters a purpose-built route into PL cinema glass without adding electronic complexity. Its main value is the combination of low weight, mechanical support, calibrated flange distance, and a mount design intended for repeated professional use. FAQ Which cameras use the PL-RF version? PL-RF is the Canon RF-mount version of Octopus Adapter II. It mounts an ARRI PL lens to a compatible Canon EOS R or RF-mount cinema-camera body. Does the PL-RF adapter support electronic communication? No. Octopus Adapter II PL-RF is a mechanical adapter, so the Canon RF body does not receive autofocus, electronic iris, lens metadata, or power through the mount. Which PL lenses can I use with Octopus Adapter II PL-RF? It is designed for ARRI PL cinema lenses and DZOFILM lists families such as Arles, Arcana, VESPID, Vespid2, Catta Ace, Pictor, and Gnosis. Always check the rear element and support requirements of the exact lens before mounting it. How is Octopus Adapter II different from the original Octopus adapter? For Canon RF rigs, Adapter II reduces the mount-adapter weight while adding an upgraded grip and 7.12% more internal clearance. DZOFILM also specifies 0.01 mm machining precision and a 100,000-cycle mounting test. Should I use the detachable support foot? Use the foot when a heavier PL lens needs support beyond the Canon RF mount. The 1/4-inch-20 threads can tie the adapter into an appropriate cage, baseplate, or lens-support arrangement. Can the PL-RF adapter be used with full-frame cameras? DZOFILM rates Octopus Adapter II for S35, full-frame, and medium-format camera systems. Final coverage still depends on the PL lens and the sensor mode selected on the Canon RF camera. Where to Buy in Canada Order the DZOFILM Octopus Adapter II PL-RF in Canada from Filmgear Canada in Vancouver, BC. Contact Filmgear Canada for current ordering lead time, Canon RF-mount fit questions, and help matching the adapter with a supported DZOFILM PL lens.