a blog by Matthew Duclos
TLS has introduced their new Helix65 75mm T3.8 Macro 1:1, a dedicated large-format macro cinema lens designed to integrate with the company’s Vega65 prime series while offering true 1:1 reproduction and a compact mechanical design.
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True Lens Services has announced a new rehousing of the vintage Angénieux 45–90mm, translating a late-1960s optical design into a mechanically modern cinema tool.
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The Zeiss Contax lenses, first introduced in the 1970s, have earned a reputation as some of the most desirable vintage optics for modern filmmakers. Designed for still photography, their renowned T* coatings and sophisticated optical design have garnered a loyal following among those seeking a distinct, organic image quality. Often referred to as the “full-frame Super Speeds,” these lenses marry pleasing sharpness with a unique character that sets them apart from today’s clinical modern glass. Now, with a new rehousing by True Lens Services (TLS), these legendary lenses are ready to take their place in the world of professional cinema.
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The ever-popular Leica R primes have been modified and rehoused by many companies for several years but none so elegantly as Leicester, UK-based outfit, TLS. While a Leica R re-housing by TLS has been available for quite some time, this is the first time that TLS is offering a solution direct to customers without a middle-man. But what makes the Leica R lenses and the TLS housing such a great pairing? Let’s explore!
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The Vega primes are the latest development by renowned cinema lens rehousing company, True Lens Services (TLS). We got together (virtually) with TLS Managing Director, Gavin Whitehurst and chatted about this new project. Enjoy!
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Famed British lens re-housing company True Lens Service based out of Leicester, UK has adapted one of the must lust-worthy lenses from the photography world, to the realm of cinematography.