The Vista One lenses are a modified version of the standard Vista series, featuring a single-coated front element. While retaining the key characteristics of the original lenses —such as virtually no focus breathing, low distortion, low chromatic aberration, and Full Frame coverage— the single coating reduces contrast and produces vintage-style flares that lean towards the…
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These lenses bring the timeless aesthetic of the iconic 1920s Speed Panchro to modern filmmaking. Covering Full Frame sensors, the Cooke SP3 lenses retain the compact form factor of the original Panchros while featuring modern camera mounts. The Cooke SP3 lenses offer exceptional resolution and color, with classic softness and subtle focus fall-off that create…
New focal lengths and new silver flares, same incredible character! The new focal lengths continue to provide Full Frame coverage with strong anamorphic characteristics and classic flares, all in a compact form factor. These lenses feature smooth focus falloff, distinct chromatic aberration, and a close focus range of 0.49–0.76m. The 1.5x squeeze factor creates a…
The GL Optics rehoused Laowa 10mm T3.1 lens offers one of the world’s first rectilinear 10mm wide-angle full-frame lens, eliminating the warping typically associated with ultra-wide lenses. This lens captures a 130.4° field of view with exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and minimal distortion. Its T3.1 aperture delivers excellent low-light performance and smooth bokeh with a 4-inch…
We proudly introduce our extended Iron Glass Soviet Prime Set. To the original set of 20mm T3.6, 28mm T3.6, 37mm T2.9, 58mm T2.1, 85mm T1.6, and 135mm T2.9, we’ve added three new standard speed lenses: Set of:20mm, T2.7, MIR-47K20mm T3.6 MIR-20M 28mm, T3.6, MIR10A35mm, T2.2, MIR-24M37mm T2.9 MIR-1V50mm, T2.1, Helios 77M-458mm T2.1 HELIOS 44-285mm, T1.6, HELIOS…
The Canon C400 features a full-frame 6K Back-Side Illuminated (BSI) sensor with up to 16 stops of dynamic range. BSI sensors were originally developed for low-light security and astronomy cameras because they capture significantly more light than standard sensors. However, due to their complex construction, they were not widely used. This advanced technology, combined with…
Cooke Optics of Leicester has a strong claim to having actually invented the first practical zoom lens in the 1930s, but that’s a story for another time. Today, the focus should be on just how great the appropriately named Gordon Cook’s 1971 Varotal still is, and how it has improved over time. First presented in…
The Cooke S7/i lenses offer a perfect blend of vintage aesthetics and modern performance, covering Full Frame and beyond. Optimized for both film and digital cameras, they reduce lateral color aberration while delivering an organic bokeh. The S7/i FF prime lenses are engineered for maximum performance, even at their full T2.0 aperture, excelling in low-light…
We’ve expanded our Laowa Proteus set with the 28mm and 100mm lenses. The complete set of six 2x anamorphics provides S35+ coverage, making it ideal for 6:5 open gate shooting on the ALEXA 35, and covers full-frame with the Laowa 1.4x FF expander. The silver coating enhances anamorphic flares, giving you the distinctive anamorphic look,…
We’ve already introduced you to our Kowa Prominar set, and now we have some exciting news: With a Schneider 0.8x Wide Angle Adapter, we’ve created a 32mm version of our Kowa, expanding the set and providing you with a true vintage wide-angle anamorphic lens. Thanks to the wide-angle adapter, you’ll notice slightly more pronounced distortion…