Category Archives: New @ OCTAMAS

Zeiss B Speeds rehoused by TLS

The Zeiss B Speeds, rehoused by TLS, are the first generation of the legendary Zeiss “Super Speed” series. Their optics, made from now-unavailable “rare earth element glass,” provide a beautiful, vintage look. The unique, original triangular 9-blade iris, only found in early Zeiss lenses, produces a striking bokeh. Wide open, light sources render as round…

Shimoda X70 Backpack

The Shimoda X70 is the perfect backpack to keep your equipment and back protected during shooting in inaccessible locations.  It is very spacious, with a large main compartment and features sleeves for laptops, water bottles, and more. Additionally, it is extremely comfortable. The backpack comes with different types of straps designed specifically for men or…

Century Precision Optics Compact Zoom 28-70 T3.0 

From the late 70s Century Precision Optics offered many classic still photography zooms rehoused for cinema use. One such zoom is the Century Precision 28-70 T3.0, which houses a Minolta AF 28-70mm F2.8 lens. This lens provides a unique vintage look similar to Canon FD primes, featuring soft skin tones, soft edges, and “onion-ring” bokeh…