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…
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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…
With our custom OCTAMAS V-Mount plate for the Aaton XTR Prod with integrated voltage regulation, you’ll never have the fear again of frying your analogue camera. Built in close cooperation with OCTAMAS gear and their high quality materials. Completed with custom electric circuitry, so you can keep your gear powered without interruption and even allowing…
The Sony A7 IV is a mirrorless camera designed for both photography and video. With a 33-megapixel full-frame sensor, it delivers an image quality pictures with great detail and 10 stops of dynamic range. The processor ensures fast performance, allowing for continuous shooting at up to 10 fps with AF/AE tracking. The Alpha 7 IV…
The Dulens APO Mini prime brings the magic of vintage lenses to a modern small form factor with Full Frame coverage. Set of:– Dulens APO-X 17mm T2.6 S35 ( 21mm with Schneider Wide Adapter)– Dulens APO 21mm T2.6 FF– Dulens APO 31mm T2.4 FF– Dulens APO 43mm T2.4 FF– Dulens APO 58mm T2.4 FF– Dulens…
The latest GoPro Hero 13 comes equipped with a new system of swappable lenses. It will Auto-Detect the lens, giving you the right settings. The Macro Lens Mod lets you get 4X closer, while the Ultra-Wide Lens Mod expands the field of view to roughly 8mm FF equivalent. For cinematic captures, the Anamorphic Lens Mod…
The Brilliant² Tray Mount Close-Up Diopter feature a 138mm Diopter mounted in a 4″x5.65″ tray, fitting into most top loaded 4×5.65″ matte boxes without the need for a diopter frame or stage, what makes the process of changing diopter quick and easy . Diopters from +1/8 to +1 fit in only one slot and only…
The Brilliant² 4×5.65/138mm Variable Neutral Density Filter is designed to fit into most 4×5.65″ matte boxes. It only occupies one slot and provides ND values between ND 0.6 (2 Stops) and ND 2.4 (8 Stops). Constructed using two 138mm circular polarizers, one rotating and the other fixed, the Brilliant Variable ND Filter prevents accidental polarization…