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Tilta MB-T12 Matte Box

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Tilta MB-T12 Matte Box
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Key Features
  • Fits 134/114/110/95/80mm Lens Diameters
  • Three Fixed Filter Stages
  • 4 x 5.65" Filter Trays
  • 15mm LWS Rod Clamp Included
Featuring a lightweight yet strong carbon fiber construction, Tilta's versatile MB-T12 Matte Box can secure to your camera's lens via its built-in clamp or to 15mm rods using the included 15mm LWS rod bracket. While a 134mm lens adapter is installed, 114, 110, 95, and 80mm adapters are also included for fitting different size lens diameters. Three filter stages hold 4 x 5.65" filters for creatively composing your shots. All three stages are fixed and do not rotate. To effectively block possible sources of flare and ghosts, a 5-piece hard matte set is included, working with lenses from 16mm up to 180mm. A top flag is also included, which attaches using the top screws to block additional light from above the lens.
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Tilta MB-T12 Overview

Featuring a lightweight yet strong carbon fiber construction, Tilta's versatile MB-T12 Matte Box can secure to your camera's lens via its built-in clamp or to 15mm rods using the included 15mm LWS rod bracket. While a 134mm lens adapter is installed, 114, 110, 95, and 80mm adapters are also included for fitting different size lens diameters. Three filter stages hold 4 x 5.65" filters for creatively composing your shots. All three stages are fixed and do not rotate. To effectively block possible sources of flare and ghosts, a 5-piece hard matte set is included, working with lenses from 16mm up to 180mm. A top flag is also included, which attaches using the top screws to block additional light from above the lens.

Quick Features
  • Carbon fiber and aluminum construction
  • Suitable for studio and cinema cameras
  • 15mm dual-rod adapter makes it easy to convert the MB-T12 from a clip-on to a rod-mounted matte box
  • Top flag included
Interchangeable Front Hard Mattes
A hard matte set is included, covering the following focal lengths:
16-20mm
24-28mm
32-35mm
50-85mm
85-180mm
UPC: 636946281137

Tilta MB-T12 Specs

Lens Compatibility
134 mm Opening with 80/95/110/114 mm Adapter Included
Attachment Method
Rod Ports (15 mm LWS / 60 mm Spacing via Included Slide-On Adapter)
Removable Filter Trays
3 x 4 x 5.65" (Slide-In)
Swing-Away
No
Flags
1 x Top Flag
Material
Aluminum, Carbon Fiber
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.54 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.05 x 10.45 x 5.45"

Tilta MB-T12 Reviews

Solid Matte Box

By Ben
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-24

I had been eyeing this matte box for a couple years and glad I finally pulled the plug. It’s super solid yet surprisingly light for its size and build. Having 3 trays and multiple mattes is great as well. It feels like it should cost more, you definitely get your money’s worth!

Panavision Clone? Not Quite, but A Similar, Smaller Cousin

By Randal
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-13

I'm a retired feature camera operator of over 20 years blessed to work on many of the tentpole movies of the last three decades. Another blessing was that 98% of those were with Panavision packages. A staple of every package is their matte box system. I'm putting together a rig to have some visual fun in retirement, and part of the research was to find a good matte box system, hopefully as close to the Panavision as I could find. I hear and see a lot of griping about unwanted lens flares, ghosting, and veiling in on-line review videos about lenses (especially anamorphics) used on rigs. I'm not surprised when I see them providing minimal or NO light protection for the lens. Yes, the fad for anamorphic lenses is for flares, the more the better, and all the time. Kinda silly. My point is that even a Panavision C-series anamorphic will flare the same if you use it that way. We busted our chops to prevent flares when they were not part of the story by using everything we had; matte box, brow/shade, snap on masks, and grips flagging lights any time possible. So...I was very motivated to be able to protect the front element of the lenses I will use, and the right matte box was essential. This Tilta MB-T12 is a magnificent product that fits the bill for me. The Tilta even looks somewhat like a scaled down lightweight version of the Panavision. The shape and aspect ratio is right, 4 x 5.6 filter trays, a sturdy wide-shaped brow/shade, a means to control back light entering around the lens and reflecting off a filter, and the biggest surprise is snap on masks for varying focal length ranges. Very clever designs and good fit, finish, and fitment. None of it is as tough and heavy duty as the Panavision (you won't be using each side of the box for grips when handholding), and it won't survive as much punishment. But it will control light beautifully to prevent unwanted optical artifacts and retain/deliver as much of the lens' native contrast as possible. That's what it's about, right? Okay, it looks sexy, too. So far, using it with 15mm rods. Highly recommended. RF, SOC

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Does the MB-T12 has a safety latch or something ...

Does the MB-T12 has a safety latch or something that prevents the filter trays from falling if you forgot to lock them?
Asked by: Roei
Not really-- you do need to tighten the screws to lock them in, or it is possible that they'll fall out. This happened to me once. That said, they don't fall out *easily*, so you may be lucky.
Answered by: Matt
Date published: 2021-05-19

How do I use a 77mm lens with this matte box?

How do I use a 77mm lens with this matte box?
Asked by: Anonymous
This matte box has 15mm rod support. With a lens of that size you would need to have the camera on a baseplate with 15mm rods.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-11-05

What are dimensions and weight?

What are dimensions and weight?
Asked by: Richo
According to Tilta the matte box is 2.6 lb. Its dimensions are 9.5" X 6". The edge of the lens mount area to the front edge of the matte box is approximately 2.25 inches.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-04-05

Will the Wooden Camera UMB-1 Hard Matte Set work ...

Will the Wooden Camera UMB-1 Hard Matte Set work with this?
Asked by: Deon
The Tilta MB-T12 Matte Box includes hard Mattes with the kit. We can only confirm that the included Tilta Matte set would work with the Tilta MB-T12 Matte Box. The kit comes with five hard mattes: 1. Carbon fiber body 2. (3) 4×5.65 filter frames 3. (1) Top French flag 4. (1) 15mm LWS rod adapter 5. Ф134mm, 114mm, 110mm, 95mm, 80mm clamp attachments 6. (5) Hard mattes (16-20mm, 24-28mm, 32-35mm, 50-85mm, 85-180mm)
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2023-10-23

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What are the dimensions and depth from frame to lens mount?
Asked by: Christiaan
Christiaan, from the edge of the lens mount area to the front edge of the matte box, it is approximately 2.25 inches.
Answered by: ikan Expert
Date published: 2021-12-09

I need a donut for this Tilta MB T12 matte box so ...

I need a donut for this Tilta MB T12 matte box so I can use some still lenses. Any recommendations?
Asked by: Florent
There is a set of six available for the Fotga DP3000 for $20 you can find. I don't know if their outside diameter matches the back diameter of the MB-T12. But for $20 you can experiment.
Answered by: Randal
Date published: 2025-02-08

Will this work with the bright tangerine one ...

Will this work with the bright tangerine one tray?
Asked by: John
Yes. The following unit will adapt to all 4 x 5.65" filter trays.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-12-02

Will this mattebox fit a standard Arri LMB-25 ...

Will this mattebox fit a standard Arri LMB-25 tray? Will it work with a standard rota-pola for an Arri LMB mattebox?
Asked by: Drew
I have an Arri Rota Pola and it fits in this MB. I also have 2 Arri 4x5.65" trays. You can fit 1 arri tray with 2 of the tilta trays and maybe able to fit up to 2 arri trays with 1 tilta tray but the thickness of the arri trays is slightly greater so you will have to loosen other stages to accommodate.
Answered by: Ashley
Date published: 2022-01-09
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