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Lenses, News, Product Announcement, TLS

TLS Introduces Zeiss Contax Rehousing

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TLS Introduces Zeiss Contax Rehousing

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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Leica, Lenses, News, PL, Product Announcement, TLS

TLS Brings Premium Leica R Rehousing Home

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TLS Brings Premium Leica R Rehousing Home

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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News, vintage

TLS Partners with Duclos Lenses to Support U.S. Customers

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TLS Partners with Duclos Lenses to Support U.S. Customers

Famed lens rehousing organization, True Lens Service, based in the UK has had great success re-purposing vintage cinema lenses for a modern, demanding production environment. Their mechanical design and craftsmanship is second to none which makes for some very desirable combinations of old glass in new housings. In order to keep their lenses working diligently and to support their customers who live and work in the U.S, TLS has chosen Duclos Lenses to manage the repair and maintenance of their lenses to the highest standards.

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Duclos, Leica, News, Review

Leica 70-180mm Cinema Conversion from Duclos Lenses

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Back in 2009 we began shipping our Tokina 11-16mm cine conversion. We honestly had no idea it would be so successful. About a week after we initially started shipping our 11-16mm lens, customers began asking what our next project was. You see… We don’t just convert any lens. We look for something different – something unique. At the time we released our 11-16mm lens, there really wasn’t anything else in the same category. There were a few high-end options that were 6x – 8x the price of our lens or some vintage lenses that simply didn’t perform very well when compared to the 11-16mm. These days you can find the 11-16mm with cinema features from any number of companies including lens shops in Germany, China, and even from Tokina themselves. I can confidently say that our cinema conversion is still the best option out there by a large margin. So – the next project… Continue reading “Leica 70-180mm Cinema Conversion from Duclos Lenses” →

News, Tutorial

P+S Technik Conveys Challenges of Rehousing Vintage Lenses

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In a recent newsletter, P+S Technik Managaing Director, Alfred Piffl, felt it prudent to bestow a bit of knowledge upon cinematographers keen on having some vintage lenses re-housed – something that I feel is necessary coming from one of the largest lens re-housing operations. There’s no doubt about it; vintage lenses have made a huge resurgence in the motion picture world. It’s not a fad that I have a solid explanation for. Perhaps it’s the fault of modern cameras being so crisp and sharp, a rather clinical look in a world of romance and beauty. Or maybe it’s just the hipster trend to use an old lens that would otherwise be off limits. Regardless of the reason, vintage lenses are being refurbished and re-housed in large numbers. But users expectations must be brought back down to earth and kept reasonable. Continue reading “P+S Technik Conveys Challenges of Rehousing Vintage Lenses” →