Port Extender – Port Ring Calculator

Instructions:

  • Determine length of lens from mount to end of lens in inches (IN) or millimeters (MM). This can be obtained by measurement, lens specifications or other manufacturers data.
  • Identify Mount type: PL, Canon EF, or Nikon F
  • Type lens length into appropriate box.
  • The calclulator will return a Port Extender or Port Ring recommendation for use with Flat and Dome ports.

Notes on PE / PR Recommendations

  • Image quality testing is necessary for any lens when used with either a Flat or Dome Port.
  • "Best Image Quality" PE / PR recommendation is based on experience and user feedback regarding dome placement with respect to lens entrance pupil.
  • "Compact Size" recommendation is based on experience with dome placement using a shorter PE / PR that results in smaller overall housing size yet retains image quality
  • "LENS TOO LONG" means the lens length is too long for any single PE or PR. Contact Gates for other options.
Lens mount diagram

Choose your Lens Type

Choose unit of measure

In.

Enter length from mount to end of lens

Port Extender Port Ring
Recommended PE or PR FP80-8 Flat Port All Lenses
Recommended PE or PR SP80-8 or SP80-10 Dome Port Lens FL > 16mm / Best Image Quality
Recommended PE or PR SP80-8 or SP80-10 Dome Port Lens FL < 16mm / Compact Size