The 5 Best mattebox professionals (2023 reviews)

Most standard size non-wide angle lenses will work perfectly because they will be using the lens to matte box adapters that come with the kit and the rail mount Single pole support will only add to the support. The matte box can be mounted onto your rig using an optional 15mm lws rod clamp 2663 that attaches to the bottom 1/4"-20 thread on the matte box. The included carbon fiber top flag helps block veiling glare or bright reflections from striking your lens, and it can be folded down to cover the front of the matte box and provide protection to the front of your lens.

The aluminum is all machined and anodized beautifully, the carbon fiber is exquisite, and the matte coating on the inside of this is flawless. It is easy to use and not too onerous when changing lenses. The top flag is made of carbon fiber and looks very nice. It is compatible with the 4x4 or 4x5.6 filter. There are four 1/4"-20 threads on top of the matte box that allow you to mount additional accessories.

Why We Like This:

Very lightweight and attaches easily to zeiss
Very nice looking matte box and very lite weight
Has a thumbscrew to mount from adapter ring to the matte box
Smallrig lightweight matte box for mirrorless dslr cameras compatible with 67mm/ 72mm/77mm

Best With wide angle Lenses: FOTGA mattebox professional

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The fotga mattebox professional is capable of outshining several other box featured in this list in overall features for the price point. If you're looking to up your game by adding filters to your work, then this is a great solution. It's not the best material, but it's still very sturdy and makes your rig look much more impressive. This includes the matte box and a bracket that attaches to the matte box and allows you to mount it on 15mm rods. It improves the quality of videos.

It's a great beginner matte box and it also gives you the ability to use 4x4 filters which really add to your production. The build quality is solid. The box itself is solid and feels like it will last a long time.

Why We Like This:

Feels sturdy enough as a unit without the barn doors
Nice matte box for enthusiast or semi pro
Good brand reputation

Best With almost all main cinema cameras: JTZ mattebox professional

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The jtz mattebox professional might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year, thanks to multiple price cuts and added new features over the past few months. It has design for all dslr cameras, video cameras, interchangeable-lens cameras & industry standard 15mm rod system and 19mm rod system. It supports a maximum of 14mm ultra-wide-angle lenses or large lenses up to 114mm in diameter. It provides a means of using filters and one of the 360 degrees rotating filter trays and much more. The bottom of the matte box blocks the rods from passing all the way thru. It features a swing away mechanism at a 90 degrees and one key to unlock, automatic closure and allow height adjustable.

The matte box is lightweight, but it would make the Ronin front heavy.

Why We Like This:

Great neutral look and comes with everything
Works best with carbon fiber rods
One of the new comers and featured product

Best budget Box: ANNSM mattebox professional

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If you often find yourself scrambling for budget friendly box, annsm mattebox professional is your end point. You'll need a set of rails, since unlike a lens hood, the matte box doesn't attach directly. Even with a small set of rails, this item adds very little weight to your kit. It fits the carbon 15mm sticks perfectly and tightens down. It is used on the end of a camera or lenses to block the sun or other lights to prevent glares when taking videos or pictures.

This product would be ideal if the design had moved the flag attachments forward like a normal barn door set. It looks kind of cool and also fits on 60mm wide/15mm rod systems.

Why We Like This:

Great budget solution to unwanted lens flares
Fits on 60mm wide/15mm rod systems
Light weight and very easy to adjust

Best For polarized and A combination of square filters: Camtree mattebox professional

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention camtree mattebox professional for daily purpose. It’s a 15mm rod-mount matte box for lenses with up to 105mm outer diameter. It allows this matte box to be used with wide angle lenses. The high-impact sunshade made of durable polymer protects your lens from unwanted dust, dings, or unexpected falls. It allows quick lens changes and attaches the matte box to the 15mm rods supporting height adjustment of 3cm. It is easy to adjust and remove.

It is a lightweight camera mattebox for run-n-gun shooting and is always up to the task. The fabric donut or fabric knicker prevents unwanted light from hitting the lens and producing unwanted flares. It can really fit the majority of cameras that have interchange lenses.

Why We Like This:

Accommodates cameras and lenses up to 105 mm in diameter
Good value, sturdy, looks nice and does the job of the $1000+ competitors
Professionally built to handle most cinema lenses