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TRIBE7 BLACKWING T-TUNED
Every BLACKWING7 lens is hand-built, using proprietary production processes which allow the optical performance of each lens in the range to be uniquely configured and tuned to their owner’s wishes and creative style.
The Tuned “T” tuning providing a smoother image with slightly more focus fall off and flaring.
Many of the design cues for BLACKWING7 primes originate in optics manufactured during the 1930 – 1960s
The lens range comprises nine focal lengths: a core set of seven plus two additional wide lenses, configurable and customisable at point of manufacture.
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Canon K-35 Rehoused by TLS
The Canon K35 is a set of vintage lenses that were manufactured in the 1970’s and won Canon an Academy Award for optical design in 1977. They are known for their sharpness, low contrast, and exceptional optical performance. It’s ideal for faster and optical design and their compatibility with modern digital sensors, both S35 and Full Frame, (Note: only the 24 mm to 85 mm are compatible for Full Frame). In addition, they have been rehoused by TLS to adapt to current needs, maintaining their vintage quality.
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KOWA SPHERICALS REHOUSED BY TLS
Rehoused Japanese cine primes from the 1960s. These lenses have a very unique look. Easy to flare. Sharp but low contrast.
Following the success of the Cooke Speed Panchro and Super Baltar re-housing projects, True Lens Services is proud to announce its latest addition, the Kowa Cine Prominar range.Manufactured in the late 1960’s, these lenses are known as the Japanese version of the Super Baltars. Optically, they are sharp with low contrast, and have a cooler colour transition and warmer flare than the Super Baltars.
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SUPER BALTAR REHOUSED BY TLS
Baltar’s exhibit unique flares and lower contrast than modern lenses. The TLS Conversion has been rehoused into a modern style aluminum housing with matching gear spacing and uniform front diameters.
Unlike today’s extremely sharp, highly corrected lenses, the Bausch and Lomb Super Baltar lenses can give your project a classic and distinct retro look. With warm, low contrasts and unique flare characteristics, these lenses are perfect for creating vintage visuals.
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LEITZ SUMMILUX-C
Leitz’ flagship Super 35 lenses, the Summilux-C’s with their pleasing skin tones and medium contrast. They feature a fast aperture through the focal range of T1.4 and virtually no breathing. A unique focus design and use of exotic aspheric elements enable smooth focus pulls and exceptional performance in a compact package.
Designed to be lightweight yet rugged, the mount and lens barrel are manufactured from high-strength titanium. Leica Summilux-C lenses weigh between 3.5 and 4.0 pounds (1.6-1.8kg).
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COOKE S2 SPEED PANCHRO REHOUSED BY TLS
Cooke S2 Speed Panchro were first introduced in the 1930’s. Known for their warm golden tone, unique bokeh, and smooth focus the Panchros have been a favorite for decades. The TLS conversion has been performed on the Panchros to improve them with new housings for modern cinematography work. Sharpness is surprisingly good for a lens this vintage, and contrast is quite low. Direct light produces a very pleasing flare over the entire frame
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ARRI SIGNATURE
Signature Primes are ARRI Full Frame lenses. The Signatures have an LPL mount, a light and robust housing. Warm, soft skin, open shadows with crisp blacks and nice bokeh, soft focus and a warm cinematic tone. With a maximum aperture of T1.8
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ARRI 16 SR3HS ADVANCED
The ARRI 16SR3HS ADVANCED is a S16 or N16 film camera, for direct sound being -20 dB, PL-mounted, with a variable mechanical shutter from 45° to 180°, with a speed range of 5 to 75 fps. forward.
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ARRI 16 sr3 advanced
The ARRI 16SR3 ADVANCED camera is a S16 or N16, direct sound S16 or N16, 20 dB, PL-mount, mechanical variable shutter from 45° to 180°, with a speed range of 5 to 75 fps. forward speed.
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ARRI 416 + INDIEASSIST HD
The ARRI 416 is an S16 film camera, for direct sound being – 20 dB, PL-mounted, with a variable mechanical shutter from 45° to 180°, with a speed range from 5 to 75 fps. forward.
The 416 is adapted to the new era with the IndieAssist HD Video Tap for HD video out, the Elokuvakonepaja V-Lock adapter for powering the camera with V-Lock batteries and the Elokuvakonepaja Side Plate with many 3/8″ and 1/4″ threads for attaching all the new accessories. -
MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2
The MOVIECAM COMPACT MKII is a film camera in S35 or N35, for direct sound being – 19 dB. It has a PL mount, with a variable mechanical shutter from 22.5° to 180°, with a speed range from 1 to 50 fps. forward and reverse.












