ZERØ OPTIK, an LA-based company specializing in modifying and customizing vintage lenses for cinematography, has just presented their latest rehousing project built around the Pentax Super-Takumar lens series. Let’s take a closer look! Lens enthusiasts are constantly on the quest for a cinematic, vintage look. And while there are many options to choose from out there – like the popular Canon FD, Nikon AI-S, or Olympus M series, for example – none of these still vintage lenses were designed for use on a professional film set. Hence, cinematic rehousing is often necessary. By the way, if you’d like to learn more about this operation, I highly recommend watching this recent, insightful video by Media Division. When it comes to lens rehousing, ZERØ OPTIK is definitely a major player. The American firm already has a number of projects under their belt, and their latest effort aims at giving a new life to Pentax Super-Takumar glass. Let’s take a look! The original Pentax Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens (8-element version). Image credit: pentaxforums.com ZERØ OPTIK Pentax Super-Takumar rehousing project Named after Japanese-American painter Takuma Kajiwara, brother of Asahi Optical’s founder Kumao Kajaware, the Super-Takumars are a set of M42 screw mount lenses originally built in the early 1960s for 35mm stills photography. These lenses are known for producing rich, warm tones, and creamy bokeh. Currently, ZERØ OPTIK offers 3 Super-Takumar focal lengths – 35mm f/2, 50mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.8 – but more lenses should join the set in the future. ZERØ OPTIK...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 27 March