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- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 15mm T3.6
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 24mm T3.6
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 28mm T3.6
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 35mm T2.1
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 50mm T1.5
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 85mm T1.9
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 135mm T2.6
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Asahi Takumar GL Optics
Prime - Spherical - Full Frame
product details
The Asahi Takumar lenses rehoused by GL Optics bring classic mid-20th-century optical character into a modern, cine-ready form. Originally produced by Asahi Optical Co. for 35mm still photography, the Takumar lenses are known for their warm color rendering, gentle contrast, and smooth, organic focus roll-off. GL Optics preserves this signature look while completely rebuilding the mechanics for professional cinema use—adding standardized front diameters, 0.8 MOD focus and iris gears, extended focus rotation, and durable housings optimized for PL-mount production. The result is a set of vintage Japanese optics with reliable, repeatable performance on digital cinema cameras, offering cinematographers a unique blend of nostalgic rendering and contemporary usability. Available to rent from Cine Visuals.
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 15mm T3.6
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 24mm T3.6
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 28mm T3.6
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 35mm T2.1
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 50mm T1.5
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 85mm T1.9
- GL Optics Asahi Takumar 135mm T2.6
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15mm – 135mm (7 Lenses)
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*Refer to the Technical Specifications table
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Blogs
Image Fidelity & Focus
Flare & Bokeh
Handling & Adaptability
Image Circle
Cinematic Heritage
Blogs
Image Fidelity & Focus
Handling & Adaptability
Flare & Bokeh
Image Circle
Cinematic Heritage
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
T3.6
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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10"
0.25 m
2.76 lbs
1.25 kg
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15
43.5 mm
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T3.6
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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9"
0.23 m
2.09 lbs
0.95 kg
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15
43.9 mm
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T3.6
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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11"
0.28 m
2.20 lbs
1.00 kg
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15
40.2 mm
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–
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T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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8"
0.20 m
2.76 lbs
1.25 kg
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15
40.2 mm
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T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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11"
0.28 m
2.87 lbs
1.30 kg
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15
49.5 mm
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T.19
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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1'8"
0.51 m
3.42 lbs
1.55 kg
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15
55.0 mm
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T2.6
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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3'9
1.14 m
3.53 lbs
1.60 kg
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15
55.0 mm
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