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IronGlass Lenses

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The IronGlass Cine-Modded Lens Set is a collection of vintage Soviet lenses that have been modified for modern cinematography. This full-frame speed set typically includes a range of focal lengths and is designed to provide filmmakers with a unique, character-rich image. Here’s what sets them apart:

  1. Vintage Aesthetic with Modern Features: These lenses retain the vintage look of Soviet-era glass (often based on designs from lenses like the Helios, Jupiter, and Mir), delivering a dreamy, swirly bokeh and soft, organic flares, but with cine-modifications for professional use.
  2. Full-Frame Coverage: Optimized for full-frame sensors, the IronGlass lenses provide wide field-of-view coverage, making them suitable for high-resolution cameras.
  3. De-Clicked Aperture Rings: The aperture rings have been de-clicked, allowing for smooth and silent adjustments, perfect for on-set use without distracting clicks.
  4. Cine Gearing: Each lens is equipped with standard 0.8 pitch gearing on both focus and aperture rings, compatible with follow focus systems, allowing for precise control.
  5. Improved Mechanics: The lenses feature upgraded focus rings for smoother, more accurate focusing, especially important when using manual focus during production.
  6. Custom Housing: The cine-modded lenses come in robust, unified metal housings for durability and uniformity across the set, making lens changes more efficient during shoots.
  7. Fast Aperture: The speed set typically offers fast apertures (e.g., f/2 or faster), giving filmmakers the flexibility to shoot in low light while maintaining a shallow depth of field.
  8. Unique Optical Characteristics: Known for their artistic imperfections, such as swirly bokeh, lens flares, and chromatic aberrations, these lenses give footage a distinct, vintage cinematic feel, often sought after for creative projects.

The IronGlass Cine-Modded Lens Set is ideal for filmmakers looking for distinctive, character-filled lenses that combine vintage optics with modern usability, making them perfect for narrative films, music videos, and creative commercials.