The 9 Best Matteboxes (2023 reviews)

For a low asking price, smallrig mattebox has managed to overwhelm their customers by packing as many features as they could. The Filter tray 3319 can be quickly and smoothly mounted onto the matte box via a nato clamp. It helps you shooting in the middle of the day with hars sun and reflections everywhere, but it also adds a pro look to your camera. It is designed for dslr and mirrorless cameras to prevent sunlight or other light from causing glare and flare and to control the image on the screen. The filter tray is a plus, specially for those times when you need an nd filter in order to keep a shallow dept of field.

The Mate box is super light, adding almost no weight to your setup. There is text and an arrow on the filter holder to guide you along as well as just looking at how everything lines up. The filter system allows you to buy more and slide them in front.

Why We Like This:

Looks great, lightweight and yet very sturdy construction and does it's job
Great matte box, and does not disappoint whatsoever
Best small clamp on matte box
Made with just the right materials for strength and light weight

JTZ mattebox

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The jtz mattebox should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It has design for all dslr cameras, video cameras, interchangeable-lens cameras & industry standard 15mm rod system and 19mm rod system. It includes 2 filter trays for 4x4" lens filter, and one of the filter tray can be rotated by 360 degree. It comes with 15mm and 19mm railblock for working with different systems.

It is made of high-quality carbon fiber according to film industry standards. The matte box provides the user full lighting control and prevents glare and lens flare with its foldable french flags and adjustable side wings. It hasfoldable flags for easy storage. It is sturdy enough to bear the weight of the whole rig. It comes with dp30, you will only need to change very few camera body connecting parts or cage, sometimes even need no change when you change your camera brand or model.

Why We Like This:

Support maximum of 14mm ultra-wide-angle lenses or large lenses up to 114mm in diameter
Lot of satisfied buyers

ANNSM mattebox

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Next on the list, we've got yet another box that manages to win our hearts. It's the annsm mattebox and it's widely considered as box that has the most suitable features. The height of the matte box can be adjustable up and down to meet different size cameras and lenses. It is made of high quality plastic with metal matt surface finished, it is strong and durable. It looks kind of cool and also fits on 60mm wide/15mm rod systems. Even with a small set of rails, this item adds very little weight to your kit.

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. It is easy to match with your device by simply changing the height. This product would be ideal if the design had moved the flag attachments forward like a normal barn door set.

Why We Like This:

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

Movo mattebox

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The movo mattebox's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. There are two main functions of a matte box. It is an important piece of equipment for anyone who wants to enhance their videography or photography production. It comes with the cage or anything to mount your camera on. It has design for ultimate portability. It is compatible with industry standard 15mm support rods and includes a foldable and removable french flag for additional flare control.

It is adjustable so it should work with most cameras. It is a great product so long as you don't use a wide angle camera setting.

Why We Like This:

Simple and lightweight design for ultimate portability
New version* - heavy-duty aluminum construction
Grade abs plastic and making it lightweight and durable
Compatible with industry standard 15mm support rods

Tilta mattebox

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention tilta mattebox for daily usage. The 45.65 carbon fiber matte box is designed to clamp directly onto standard sized cinema lenses in order to be as lightweight as possible. It includes multiple lens adapter rings to fit most standard front diameter sizes. They act as lens shades. They're marked for the focal length of the lens you're using, with a larger hole for wide angle lenses and a smaller one for longer.

These adapter rings not only allow the matte box to directly attach to the lens, but it forgoes the need for lens donuts. It also includes an 15mm rod attachment if you wish to mount the matte box via lws rods. There are some scratches and scuffs on the part that holds the top flag and some peeling around the screws inside the matte box.

Why We Like This:

Very good finish, carbon fiber makes light as a feather
Carbon fiber and aluminum construction, supports multiple filters without adding unnecessary weight
High-quality photography and cinematography equipment for film making
Easy to install and remove lenses

Foto4Easy mattebox

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This mini matte box is universally designed to fit all dslr and mirrorless cameras. It comes with an adjustable top flag that blocks sunlight or strong light and also prevents internal reflections with its anti-reflective design. It can be folded down to cover the front of the matte box and provide protection to the front of your lens. It will greatly facilitate your digital life. The matte box gives the user full lighting control and prevents glare and lens flare with its foldable french flags and adjustable side wings.

Why We Like This:

Good brand reputation
One of the new comers and featured product

Foeasy mattebox

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This matte box with a 15mm rod support on the back that can be attached to the matte box via a 15mm rod adapter. It is made of carbon fiber and the box is made of special high-quality plastic and aluminum alloy to prevent the matte box from cracking and scratching in case of accidental shedding.The lens filter slides directly into the front frame with a safety lock to protect the filter from falling off the front frame with a 15mm rod adapter. It can be folded down to cover the front of the matte box and provide protection to the front of your lens.This matte box will be your best choice and it will greatly facilitate your digital life.

Why We Like This:

Supports 4x4 and 4x5.65 inch two size filters and circular filters
Delivers what they promise

Nisi mattebox

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention nisi mattebox for daily purpose. The Nisi c5 matte box system is a lightweight, versatile, and minimally designed matte box to serve the modern cinematographer. It features a clamp-on style with adapter rings to suit lenses with filter threads and cinema lenses with a 95mm outer diameter. It is built to last using aluminium, composite plastic and carbon fibre to protect the filters it holds while keeping the weight down. It has slots in the side to reduce wind resistance, and the 350g weight makes it perfect for aerial platforms and gimbal use mounted on vehicles.

It includes adapters for 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, and 82mm threads. It reduces glare from any overhead light source. It comes with to make it ready to use on set with various lenses. It is designed to work with a multitude of lenses and provide a mounting solution for nisi?s cinema line of filters along with other 4mm thick filters, the c5 is crafted to meet the needs of all creators.

Why We Like This:

Good investment for long term
One of the new comers and featured product

Foeasy Matte Box

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This mini matte box is designed to fit most dslr and mirrorless cameras on the market. It includes a 67mm/72mm/77mm/82mm lens ring, 52mm/55mm/58mm/62mm sizes that need to be purchased separately. It comes with an adjustable top flag that blocks sunlight or strong light and also prevents internal reflections with its anti-reflective design. It is made of carbon fiber and the box is made of special high-quality plastic and aluminum alloy to prevent the matte box from cracking and scratching in case of accidental shedding.

This matte box will be your best choice and it will greatly facilitate your digital life. The lens filter slides directly into the front frame with a safety lock to protect the filter from falling off the front frame with a safety lock to protect the filter from falling off the top flag. It can be folded down to cover the front of the matte box and provide protection to the front of your lens. It includes a 67mm/77mm/82mm lens ring, 52mm/55mm/58mm/62mm sizes need to be purchased separately.

Why We Like This:

Supports 4x4 and 4x5.65 inch two size filters and circular filters
One of the new comers and featured product