GL Optics has a laundry list of vintage and re-housed cine lenses from which to choose. Starting with the new Mark IV housing for their re-housed cinema lenses, Avi Cohen of GL Optics walks us through their new lineup. With everything from fully re-housed, re-worked Canon FD lenses to some truly unique Zeiss Contarex re-housed lenses that have an insane "ninja star" iris blade setup, the options are vast and well thought out. Some of the highlights: New 13-blade iris setup to Canon FD lenses (instead of the factory-installed 7-blade setup)Close focus modifications, making basically any lens a macro lensLeica R lenses that are up to 60% lighterLaowa 12mm rectilinear lens that covers Vista Vision (YUP. 12mm that covers larger than Full Frame) GL Optics even offer a conversion service for the lenses that you have on the shelf (if you have the right lenses) and for $3000 a pop, they'll convert your lenses to the Mark IV housing and ship them back to you in one month. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 4 June, 2019