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Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (114mm Back)

BH #TIMBT12M114 • MFR #MB-T12-M114
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Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (114mm Back)
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Key Features
  • Fits 114mm Lens Diameter
  • Three Fixed Filter Stages
  • 15mm LWS Rod Clamp Included
  • One Top Flag & Five Hard Mattes
Constructed of lightweight yet strong carbon fiber, this MB-T12 Clip-On Matte Box from Tilta is designed to fit lenses with a 114mm front diameter. This versatile matte box can also be mounted using the included 15mm LWS rod bracket or a separately available back of a different size.
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Tilta MB-T12 Overview

Constructed of lightweight yet strong carbon fiber, this MB-T12 Clip-On Matte Box from Tilta is designed to fit lenses with a 114mm front diameter. This versatile matte box can also be mounted using the included 15mm LWS rod bracket or a separately available back of a different size.

This three-stage matte box comes with three 4 x 5.65" filter trays; all three stages are fixed and do not rotate. The included top flag and five-piece hard matte set help effectively block possible sources of flare and ghosts.

Clip-On and 15mm LWS Rod Mounting
Clamps onto 114mm diameter lens or mounts using the included 15mm LWS rod bracket
Lightweight and Durable Design
Carbon fiber and aluminum construction is both lightweight and durable
Top Flag
The included top flag helps to block flares
Set of Hard Mattes
A set of five hard mattes covers the following focal lengths:
16-20mm
24-28mm
32-35mm
50-85mm
85-180mm
UPC: 617737378342

Tilta MB-T12 Specs

Lens Compatibility
114 mm Clamp
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, Stainless Steel
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.335 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.8 x 10.2 x 5.2"

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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Is it possible to rotate a 4x5.65 polarizer (not ...

Is it possible to rotate a 4x5.65 polarizer (not VND) with the MB-T12?
Asked by: Eugene
Yes, if you add the following filter to the Tilta 3-Stage 4 × 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box, you would be able to work with a rotatable polarizer. Lindsey Optics 138mm Brilliant Rota-Pol Circular Polarizer for 4 x 5.65" Cine Matte Boxes BH #LI4565138R
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-09-13

is there any shaded tray that we can adapt for ...

is there any shaded tray that we can adapt for this mattbox to use 4x4 filters in a 4x5.6 tray?
Asked by: Borja
No, Tilta does offer a 4 x 4 filter tray option for the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2023-03-20

Will the NiSi Cinema 45.65" Rotating CPL Filter ...

Will the NiSi Cinema 45.65" Rotating CPL Filter fit into a filter tray?
Asked by: David
no it will not.
Answered by: jabarih
Date published: 2021-09-01

Will the Tilta rotating ND work with this matte ...

Will the Tilta rotating ND work with this matte box?
Asked by: Christopher
No, the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (114mm Back) takes 4x5.65mm stages and cannot receive the Tilta Dual Circular Filter Tray for Mirage Matte Box.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-10-28

Would the SmallRig Clamp-On Ring Kit work with ...

Would the SmallRig Clamp-On Ring Kit work with this Matte Box? The SmallRig ClampOn Rings are 9mm in Width. How Width is the Backing?
Asked by: Michael
They should work, as the opening on the mattebox is 114mm, just like the largest ring in the kit.
Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2021-12-21

How does this matte box differ from the Tilta ...

How does this matte box differ from the Tilta MB-T12 kit? Can I buy different backings for this model - 110, 95, etc?
Asked by: Dakota
The following model includes a single sized backing while the full kit includes multiple backings.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-09-15

Does this come with step down rings?

Does this come with step down rings?
Asked by: Robert
The Tilta MB-T12 does not come with step-down rings.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2021-05-09

Can you attach side cutters to this matte box? I ...

Can you attach side cutters to this matte box? I know they're not included but curious to know if you could use them.
Asked by: G
Side cutters can not be mounted the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (114mm Back).
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2023-07-16
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