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- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 35mm T2.4
- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 40mm T2.8
- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 50mm T2.4
- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 75mm T2.5
- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 100mm T3.2
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TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic
Prime - 2x Anamorphic - Super 35
product details
The Lomo Round Front 2x anamorphic primes are the successors to the Square Fronts. Introduced in the late 1970s and 1980s, the Round Fronts offer a slightly cleaner, more versatile take on vintage anamorphic imagery, retaining the oval bokeh and classic blue flares but with smoother distortion and more consistent edge sharpness than their Square Front predecessors. These vintage Lomo S35 2x anamorphics have been lovingly rehoused by the legendary True Lens Services (TLS) out of the UK, and are ready to shoot with all the modern amenities. Classic anamorphic visual qualities are on full display with the Lomos. The set includes 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm lenses. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.
- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 35mm T2.4
- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 40mm T2.8
- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 50mm T2.4
- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 75mm T2.5
- TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic 100mm T3.2
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35mm – 100mm (5 Lenses)
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*Refer to the Technical Specifications table
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Image Fidelity & Focus
Round Fronts are cleaner than Square Fronts but still distinctly vintage. They retain oval bokeh, anamorphic flares, and pleasing focus falloff. Contrast is slightly higher than Square Fronts, but still lower than modern anamorphics, with warm tones and subtle halation around highlights. Sharpness is improved, particularly in the center, though edges remain soft. Aberrations are present but less distracting.
Flare & Bokeh
Flare is bold but less chaotic than Square Fronts, with a cooler tone. Artifacts contribute further to the vintage atmosphere. Bokeh is pleasingly soft and classically oval.
Handling & Adaptability
TLS rehousings transform the fragile originals into robust, production-ready tools, while maintaining a quirky, film-era anamorphic charm. PL mounts, standardized gear placement, modern, reinforced mechanics and consistent housings make them reliable on set. They remain lighter than modern anamorphics, making them attractive for handheld and Steadicam use.
Image Circle
Lomo Round Front 2x anamorphic primes retain the 2x squeeze for Super 35 coverage.
Cinematic Heritage
Originally made in the Soviet Union by the Leningrad Optical-Mechanical Association (LOMO), Round Fronts were the result of Soviet attempts to modernize their anamorphic optics to compete with Western glass. While not as extreme as the Square Fronts, they preserve a strong vintage identity.
Technical Specs Table
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Close Focus (ft)
Close Focus (m)
Weight (lbs)
Weight (kg)
Length (in)
Length (mm)
Iris Blades
Image Circle
Front Filter
Rear Filter
Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)
Horizontal Angle of View (S35)
Focus Rotation
T2.4
Anamorphic
Super 35
190 mm
PL
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2'10"
0.86 m
9.75 lbs
4.42 kg
6.93"
176.02 mm
10
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–
–
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T2.8
Anamorphic
Super 35
114 mm
PL
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3'
0.91 m
4.10 lbs
1.86 kg
6.13"
155.70 mm
10
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–
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–
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T2.4
Anamorphic
Super 35
143 mm
PL
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2'9"
0.84 m
6.00 lbs
2.72 kg
6.64"
168.50 mm
14
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–
–
–
–
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T2.5
Anamorphic
Super 35
143 mm
PL
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2'8"
0.81 m
6.75 lbs
3.06 kg
7.98"
202.50 mm
16
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–
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–
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T3.2
Anamorphic
Super 35
143 mm
PL
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2'10"
0.86 m
7.20 lbs
3.27 kg
9.25"
235.00 mm
16
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PROJECTS SHOTS WITH
TLS Lomo Round Front Anamorphic
Anora (2024)
Director: Sean Baker
DP: Drew Daniels
Lenses: Lomo Round Front Anamorphic
MV - Le Luci Della Centrale Elettrica - Coprifuoco - Vasco Brondi (2018)
Director: Angelo Cerisara
DP: Angelo Cerisara
Lenses: Lomo Round Front Anamorphic
Ben - Respira - Amazon Original (2021)
Director: Ben - Respira - Amazon Original
Lenses: Lomo Round Front Anamorphic
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