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- Canon K35 18mm T1.5
- Canon K35 24mm T1.5
- Canon K35 35mm T1.3
- Canon K35 50mm T1.3
- Canon K35 55mm T1.4
- Canon K35 85mm T1.3
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TLS Canon K35
Prime - Spherical - Full Frame
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Canon K35 Primes are among the most successful vintage lenses in recent cinema history, renowned for warmth, sharpness, lower contrast, creamy skin tones, unique bokeh and full-frame compatibility. Across six focal lengths, they are appreciated for their small size and weight combined with fast T stops. K35s also offer superb build quality and reliability thanks to industry-standard rehousing by TLS (True Lens Services) in London. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.
| Focal Length | |
| T-Stop | |
| Type | |
| Format | |
| Front Diameter | |
| Lens Mount | |
| Metadata | |
| Iris Blades | |
| Image Circle |
| Era / Generation | |
| Contrast & Tonal Character | |
| Sharpness & Resolution | |
| Focus FallโOff / Transition | |
| Iris & Bokeh Quality | |
| Flare & Highlight Behavior | |
| Handling & Ergonomics | |
| Build & Modifications | |
| Cinematic Heritage & Credits |
*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.
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
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
12"
0.31 m
3.20 lbs
1.45 kg
4.25"
107.95 mm
15
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
330ยฐ
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
12"
0.31 m
2.60 lbs
1.18 kg
3.30"
83.82 mm
15
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
330ยฐ
T1.3
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
12"
0.31 m
3.00 lbs
1.36 kg
4.00"
101.60 mm
15
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
330ยฐ
T1.3
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
17"
0.43 m
2.50 lbs
1.13 kg
2.80"
71.12 mm
15
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
330ยฐ
T1.4
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
2'
0.61 m
2.50 lbs
1.13 kg
2.70"
68.58 mm
15
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
330ยฐ
T1.3
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
2'10"
0.86 m
3.00 lbs
1.36 kg
3.60"
91.44 mm
15
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
330ยฐ
TLS Canon K35
Image Fidelity & Focus
Thanks to aspherical designs, K35s are among the best-performing vintage lenses. Focus fall-off is gentle, transition from light to shadow is subtle, skin tones are pastel, color rendition is warm and the look is often described as dreamy and appealing.
Handling & Adaptability
All focal lengths offer 330 degree focus throw, matching 110mm fronts, and matching positions for the focus and iris gears. The TLS rehousing process improves the mechanics of the K35s, making them more robust and user-friendly, and in some cases, improving close focus over original housings.
Flare & Bokeh
The unique K35 flare characteristics produce gold, orange, amber or purple hues and distinctive patterns. Bokeh is consistently soft and circular due to a 15-blade iris.
Image Circle
Unusual for vintage glass, the Canon K35s cover full frame, with the exception of the 18mm. (The full frame Canon FD-X 18mm makes a perfect substitute.) The standard K35 set (18, 25, 35, 50 or 55, and 85mm) can be augmented by the vintage Canon FD 14mm-200mm and FD-X primes, which extend versatility and match the K35 look well. The Yashica 45mm prime also matches beautifully and is often added to complete a full set.
Cinematic Heritage
Originally manufactured in the 1970s and โ80s, Canon K35s were rehoused by TLS in London, setting the industry standard for quality lens rehousing. K35s were used on cinematographic landmarks like Aliens (Adrian Biddle, BSC), Barry Lyndon (John Alcott, BSC), American Hustle (Linus Sandgren, ASC, FSF), and Her (Hoyte Van Hoytema). K35s won an Academy Award for optical design in 1977.
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