Ironglass Soviet
The Soviet Rehoused MKI lenses by Ironglass bring the unique visual character of classic Soviet optics to the world of contemporary professional cinema. Based on a series of popular vintage lenses such as the Helios, Mir, and Jupiter, these lenses offer a distinctive aesthetic that includes characteristic flares, spiral bokeh, and a soft look that evokes the nostalgia of 20th-century cinema optics. Thanks to the rehousing process carried out by Ironglass, these lenses not only retain their optical identity but also improve in handling and functionality for use in modern film productions.
The MKI rehousing by Ironglass transforms these vintage optics into fully operational cinema tools, adding entirely new barrels with a robust and ergonomic design, PL mounts for use with professional cinema cameras, and geared focus and aperture rings for easier use with follow focus and remote focus control. This rehousing process ensures that the lenses maintain their original visual quality while their mechanical construction adapts to the technical demands of current shoots.
These rehoused lenses stand out for their expressive visual character, ideal for capturing images with a unique vintage style, perfect for productions seeking an aesthetic with personality and a distinctive artistic touch. Additionally, their uniqueness makes them highly valued in the cinematic market, where they offer a creative and visually impactful alternative to conventional optics.
Focal Lengths Available: 20 mm, 28 mm, 37 mm, 58 mm, 85 mm.
Maximum Aperture: Ranges from T1.5 to T3.5, providing bright options for working in low-light conditions and achieving precise depth of field control.
Mount: PL.
Format: Covers Super 35mm and Full Frame sensors.
Optical Construction: The original elements have been preserved to maintain the unique visual character, including distinctive bokeh and attractive flares.
Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg to 2 kg, depending on the focal length, balancing solidity and ease of handling.
Front Diameter: 95mm, standardized for use with matte boxes and cinema filters.
The Soviet Rehoused MKI lenses by Ironglass bring the unique visual character of classic Soviet optics to the world of contemporary professional cinema. Based on a series of popular vintage lenses such as the Helios, Mir, and Jupiter, these lenses offer a distinctive aesthetic that includes characteristic flares, spiral bokeh, and a soft look that evokes the nostalgia of 20th-century cinema optics. Thanks to the rehousing process carried out by Ironglass, these lenses not only retain their optical identity but also improve in handling and functionality for use in modern film productions.
The MKI rehousing by Ironglass transforms these vintage optics into fully operational cinema tools, adding entirely new barrels with a robust and ergonomic design, PL mounts for use with professional cinema cameras, and geared focus and aperture rings for easier use with follow focus and remote focus control. This rehousing process ensures that the lenses maintain their original visual quality while their mechanical construction adapts to the technical demands of current shoots.
These rehoused lenses stand out for their expressive visual character, ideal for capturing images with a unique vintage style, perfect for productions seeking an aesthetic with personality and a distinctive artistic touch. Additionally, their uniqueness makes them highly valued in the cinematic market, where they offer a creative and visually impactful alternative to conventional optics.
Focal Lengths Available: 20 mm, 28 mm, 37 mm, 58 mm, 85 mm.
Maximum Aperture: Ranges from T1.5 to T3.5, providing bright options for working in low-light conditions and achieving precise depth of field control.
Mount: PL.
Format: Covers Super 35mm and Full Frame sensors.
Optical Construction: The original elements have been preserved to maintain the unique visual character, including distinctive bokeh and attractive flares.
Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg to 2 kg, depending on the focal length, balancing solidity and ease of handling.
Front Diameter: 95mm, standardized for use with matte boxes and cinema filters.
The Soviet Rehoused MKI lenses by Ironglass bring the unique visual character of classic Soviet optics to the world of contemporary professional cinema. Based on a series of popular vintage lenses such as the Helios, Mir, and Jupiter, these lenses offer a distinctive aesthetic that includes characteristic flares, spiral bokeh, and a soft look that evokes the nostalgia of 20th-century cinema optics. Thanks to the rehousing process carried out by Ironglass, these lenses not only retain their optical identity but also improve in handling and functionality for use in modern film productions.
The MKI rehousing by Ironglass transforms these vintage optics into fully operational cinema tools, adding entirely new barrels with a robust and ergonomic design, PL mounts for use with professional cinema cameras, and geared focus and aperture rings for easier use with follow focus and remote focus control. This rehousing process ensures that the lenses maintain their original visual quality while their mechanical construction adapts to the technical demands of current shoots.
These rehoused lenses stand out for their expressive visual character, ideal for capturing images with a unique vintage style, perfect for productions seeking an aesthetic with personality and a distinctive artistic touch. Additionally, their uniqueness makes them highly valued in the cinematic market, where they offer a creative and visually impactful alternative to conventional optics.
Focal Lengths Available: 20 mm, 28 mm, 37 mm, 58 mm, 85 mm.
Maximum Aperture: Ranges from T1.5 to T3.5, providing bright options for working in low-light conditions and achieving precise depth of field control.
Mount: PL.
Format: Covers Super 35mm and Full Frame sensors.
Optical Construction: The original elements have been preserved to maintain the unique visual character, including distinctive bokeh and attractive flares.
Weight: Approximately 1.2 kg to 2 kg, depending on the focal length, balancing solidity and ease of handling.
Front Diameter: 95mm, standardized for use with matte boxes and cinema filters.
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