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- Real Name: Bryan Metzger
I think the majority of people are best served by an L-Mount Pyxis. Very few companies seem to be working on new EF designs so it feels like a bit of an evilutionary dead end, and PL lenses are typically a lot more expensive to own so going that route feels like painting yourself in to a corner. The only tricky thing about L-Mount is the same thing that is tricky about all standard stills mounts: it is only pin-registered. If you want a rock solid fit then you need to secure your adapter or lens to your rods or a camera cage, which—in fairness—is a pretty standard practice these days.
Here's what I'd tell most folks:
If you want the most flexibility, go with L-Mount and some kind of camera cage that can secure a lens adapter.
If you already have a substantial investment in EF lenses, get the locking EF mount.
If you're using the Pyxis in a professional context with PL glass, and need the most stripped down and rock solid build imaginable, then the PL mount version is for you.