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Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (80mm Back)

Name: Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (80mm Back)
Brand: Tilta
SKU: TIMBT12M80
Price: 299.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (42 reviews)

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Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (80mm Back)

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Key Features

Fits 80mm 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 an 80mm 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

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 80mm 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: 617737378304

Tilta MB-T12 Specs

Lens Compatibility	80 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	3.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	12.8 x 10.1 x 5.3"

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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I need a 4x4 tray for this mattebox, is there a ...

I need a 4x4 tray for this mattebox, is there a compatible one?

Asked by: Dastan

Since I didn't get a conclusive answer I went ahead and bought Bright Tangerine 4x4 tray for Misfit Kick and can confirm it works with Tilta MB-T12 matte box

Answered by: Dastan

Date published: 2024-09-14

Will this work with the Sirui Nightwalker Cine ...

Will this work with the Sirui Nightwalker Cine lenses?

Asked by: Giancarlo

Yes, the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (80mm Back) is compatible with the Sirui Night Walker series lenses when a step up ring from 67mm to 80mm is used.

Answered by: Jonathan S

Date published: 2025-01-01

What is the weight of the matte box + top flag?

Asked by: Gregory

The net weight of the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (80mm Back) (B&H# TIMBT12M80) is 2.6 lbs. (1.18kg).

Answered by: Yoni S

Date published: 2023-01-02

Does this matte box directly clip-on to the lens ...

Does this matte box directly clip-on to the lens (80mm front diameter) or is there some sort of threaded adapter that goes into the front of the lens to mount the matte box into?

Asked by: Darryl

The Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (80mm Back) will clamp directly onto the front of a lens with a front diameter of 80mm.

Answered by: Richard

Date published: 2024-09-20

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?

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?

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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