Lens rehousing company IronGlass recently announced their latest project built around the iconic Zeiss Standard Speed cinema lens series. Preserving the look of the donor glass, their modification aims at expanding the lifespan of these classic lenses by providing fluid, modern mechanics. Pre-orders are now open. A major player in lens rehousing based out of Ukraine, IronGlass rose to fame by modifying vintage Soviet optics for cinema use, and we recently had the chance to conduct a hands-on review of the MKII version of their housings. You can check it out here. However, the company has also started to venture into other lens series. Last year, they launched the Carl Zeiss Jena rehousing project, and more recently, they partnered up with Ancient Optics and succeeded in rehousing the Tokina 28-70mm f/2.6-2.8 zoom – a task that many previously considered “impossibile”. Now, it’s Zeiss Standard Speed lenses’ turn. Let’s have a look! IronGlass rehousing for Zeiss Standard Speed lenses. Image credit: IronGlass IronGlass revives Zeiss Standard Speed lenses The Zeiss Standard Speed lens series was introduced between 1964 and 1975. Originally, these PL mount cinema optics were engineered for use with Arriflex 35mm film cameras, so they still cover Super 35mm sensors in the digital era. Some of the original Zeiss Standard Speed lenses. Image credit: ALTGLAS Rental / Berlin We’re talking about quite a large family of lenses, covering from 10 up to 180mm, that has been an industry standard for decades. The lenses are known for delivering sharp, natural-looking...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 27 August, 2024