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ZERO OPTIK CINEMA LENSES
Zerø Optik is a Californian boutique lens engineering company focusing on rehousing vintage motion picture and still photography lenses into lightweight, ergonomic, cinema-ready tools that preserve their original character.
- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalThe Zerø Optik Olympus OM Primes cover Full Frame and feature Zerø Optik’s compact, ergonomic rehousings. Lightweight and uniform for steadicam, gimbal, drone, and handheld work and offering a cleaner look than many vintage lenses, but still maintaining a soft and gentle rendition of skin tones.
- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalThe Nikon Nikkor AI-S Primes are late-’70s Nikon SLR lenses, rehoused for cinema by Zerø Optik to deliver reliable performance, portability, and a clean, fast rendering with subtle vintage character.
- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalThe same FD-derived optical character as the K35s in a lighter, more compact housing than other rehousings, with mechanics tuned for modern usability and balance. That reduced weight and form factor makes them a practical choice for handheld and gimbal configurations.
What are Zero Optik Cinema Lenses Known For?
Zerø Optik is a Los Angeles-based engineering company specializing in custom cinema optics and precision rehousing for filmmakers. Founded by industry professionals with deep experience in camera departments, the company emerged with a focus on reimagining vintage lenses through advanced mechanical design and cinematographer-driven functionality. Since its founding, Zerø Optik has built its identity around meticulous rehousing, transforming classic still and cinema lenses into durable, production-ready tools while preserving their original optical character. They have earned a strong reputation within the industry for their engineering precision, reliability, and ability to deliver distinctive vintage looks with modern usability, making them a trusted name among cinematographers. Their work prioritizes sought-after vintage lenses such as Canon, Olympus, and Nikon systems, with housings designed to be lightweight, compact, and highly ergonomic for seamless use across Steadicam, gimbal, handheld, and operator-driven workflows. In Cine Visuals’ inventory, the Zerø Optik Olympus OM Primes offer sharp yet characterful full frame imagery with compact form factors, while the Nikkor AI-S Primes are valued for their classic rendering and are similarly rehoused into consistent, durable cinema-ready sets.