TLS Cine Lenses

True Lens Services (TLS), based in Leicester, England, is one of the world’s foremost specialists in lens rehousing and optical engineering. Their expertise lies in taking vintage still and cinema lenses and transforming them into robust, production-ready tools for modern filmmaking. TLS is especially renowned for its work on the Canon K-35s, Canon FDs, and the rare Canon FD-X series, all of which retain their distinctive optical character while gaining precise, reliable mechanics, standardized fronts, and durable PL mounts. Beyond these celebrated Canon builds, TLS offers a wide range of other rehoused cinema optics, including Nikon, Bausch & Lomb, and other classics, giving cinematographers access to unique looks without sacrificing usability. With decades of precision craftsmanship and global recognition, TLS has become synonymous with quality and trust in professional lens rehousing.