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Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (95mm Back)

Name: Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (95mm Back)
Brand: Tilta
SKU: TIMBT12M95
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 (95mm Back)

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Key Features

Fits 95mm 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 95mm 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 95mm 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: 617737378328

Tilta MB-T12 Specs

Lens Compatibility	95 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	3.37 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	12.8 x 10.5 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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Looking to pair this with Meike lens's ranging ...

Looking to pair this with Meike lens's ranging from 82m-90mm so I'm assuming the 95mm matte box is what will work for both?

Asked by: Tim

Correct, the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (95mm Back) will work well with both your 82mm and your 90mm Meike lenses.

Answered by: Paige K

Date published: 2023-03-14

will the Formatt Hitech Filter Tray for Firecrest ...

will the Formatt Hitech Filter Tray for Firecrest Ultra Cine Superslim (4 x 5.65") fit this matte box?

Asked by: John

Yes, the Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (95mm Back) (B&H# TIMBT12M95) will fit the Formatt Hitech Filter Tray for Firecrest Ultra Cine Superslim (4 x 5.65") (B&H# FO4X5TRAY).

Answered by: Yoni S

Date published: 2022-06-28

Is it possible to use with this circular vnd? ...

Is it possible to use with this circular vnd? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1672679-REG/tilta_mb_t16_vnd_95mm_variable_nd_for.html/qa

Asked by: Young Don

The, Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box only works with 4×5.65 filters in this kit. It does not support circular filters.

Answered by: Chris H

Date published: 2022-03-15

What is the thickest filter the trays can hold?

Asked by: Cray M

The Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box can work with 4 x 5.65" up to 4mm thick.

Answered by: Chris H

Date published: 2021-12-29

Has anyone been able to use this with the Canon ...

Has anyone been able to use this with the Canon f/2 28-70mm RF lens?

Asked by: Gabe

"RF 28-70mm F2 lens has an inner diameter of 95mm, rather than the outer diameter being 95mm as might be expected. This is unusual", the Came-TV says. You can get https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1816955-REG/tilta_mb_t16_95_adapter_ring_for_tilta.html

Answered by: Eril

Date published: 2024-12-16

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.