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Innovision Probe II

Prime - Spherical - Full Frame

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The Innovision Probe II Plus, one of the most famous probe lens systems in cinema, is a periscope-style cine lens designed for tabletop, product, and specialty shots. It features a long, slender probe barrel that allows the camera to enter tight spaces or move dramatically close to subjects. Cinematographers choose it for dynamic reveals, commercials, and unique insect-eye perspectives that conventional lenses cannot achieve. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.

Focal Length
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Iris Blades
Image Circle

Era / Generation
Contrast & Tonal Character
Sharpness & Resolution
Focus Fall‑Off / Transition
Iris & Bokeh Quality
Flare & Highlight Behavior
Handling & Ergonomics
Build & Modifications
Cinematic Heritage & Credits

*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.

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Technical Specs Table

T-Stop

Type

Format

Front Diameter

Lens Mount

Metadata

Close Focus (ft)

Close Focus (m)

Weight (lbs)

Weight (kg)

Length (in)

Length (mm)

Iris Blades

Image Circle

Front Filter

Rear Filter

Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)

Horizontal Angle of View (S35)

Focus Rotation

T6.3

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

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T6.3

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

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T6.3

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

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T6.3

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

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T6.3

Spherical

Full Frame LF/VV

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Innovision Probe II

Image Fidelity & Focus

The Probe II Plus is designed for clarity and depth of field at extreme close distances. It produces sharp, clean images with minimal distortion, even when the lens barrel is inches from the subject. Falloff is subtle, and the extended depth of field produces a surreal, immersive effect where entire miniature environments remain in focus. Images are sharp in the center with softer edges, producing dramatic focus falloff. Contrast is good, with distinctive highlight blooming when used with strong sources.

Handling & Adaptability

The system includes interchangeable modules for wide, standard, and macro perspectives, giving it versatility across shot types. Its long barrel, often 18 inches or more, makes it physically different from standard cine lenses. It is designed for use with motion-control systems, dollies, and tripods, though handheld use is possible with the right rigging. The lens offers full rotation around its axis, giving directors creative camera moves inside environments. Its modular design allows cinematographers to switch focal perspectives quickly.

Flare & Bokeh

Flares are well controlled, but the lens can produce striking veiling when pointed toward light sources. Bokeh is neutral and geometric, emphasizing detail over softness.

Image Circle

The Probe II Plus covers Super 35 sensors, though adapted use on larger sensors is possible with crop.

Cinematic Heritage

Introduced in the 1990s as a pioneering tool for extreme close-up and perspective shots, the Probe II Plus was groundbreaking when introduced, allowing filmmakers to achieve shots that had previously required miniatures or computer graphics. It became a staple of commercials, particularly in the food and beverage industry, where its ability to “dive” into glasses or bottles revolutionized tabletop cinematography and expanded cinema’s visual vocabulary.