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TLS CINEMA LENSES
The Angénieux brand has defined cinematic zoom lenses since its founding by Pierre Angénieux in Saint-Héand, France in 1935. A pioneer in optical design, the company revolutionized filmmaking in 1956 with the first modern 10x zoom, the 25–250mm, establishing a legacy of innovation that continues today. Angénieux lenses have earned multiple Academy Awards and are celebrated for their organic rendering, smooth mechanics, and versatility on set. Building on this heritage, Angénieux now offers a complete ecosystem of premium optics, from the Optimo Ultra 12x and Type EZ series to the celebrated Optimo Anamorphic zooms and the Optimo Prime series—their first entry into high-end primes, designed to complement the iconic zooms with a unified look. Blending tradition with cutting-edge design, Angénieux remains one of the most trusted names in cinema optics.
- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalThis set combines K35, FD, and FD-X lenses built from the same FD optical lineage, covering both Super 35 and full-frame formats with consistent color reproduction. TLS rehousing standardizes mechanics across the set with matched front diameters, long focus throws, and production-ready durability.
- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalSuper 35 cinema primes built on FD optics, with gentle contrast, smooth highlight rolloff, and organic focus falloff refined for a controlled cinematic rendering. TLS housings add precise gearing, extended focus rotation, and the build quality expected for high-end production use.
- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalFull-frame primes carrying the signature FD character, sharp yet gentle with a natural warmth, rehoused by TLS into cinema bodies with long focus throws, de-clicked apertures, and consistent ergonomics across the set. Optically, they match directly to the K35s, making them the natural full-frame companion to that set.
- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalAn extension of the FD line, adding focal lengths not covered by the standard FD set while retaining the same Super Spectra-coated look and full-frame image circle. TLS housing ensures uniform handling and seamless integration with both the K35 and FD sets.
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- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalTrue Lens Services’ rehousing of Leica R still photography glass, maintaining the sharp, warm rendering associated with the R series while adding two macro focal lengths, 50mm and 100mm. These lenses extend the range of the standard Leica R rehousing sets with additional close-focus capability.
- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalOne of the fastest optical designs in the lineup at f/0.95, rehoused by True Lens Services for full-frame cinema use. Large, creamy bokeh, expressive flares, and sharp imagery characterize the Noctilux’s rendering, and the TLS housing adds the focus throw and mechanics needed for motion picture operation.
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- Super 35 | SphericalOriginal 1930s Speed Panchro glass, known for creamy contrast and warm rendering, rehoused by True Lens Services into modern cinema mechanics with industry-standard ergonomics. This approach preserves the original optical elements while bringing them into a contemporary production environment.
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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.