This is one of the oldest zooms designed for commercial 135 format photography, released in 1959. It was advanced for its time, producing impressive images today. This parfocal cinema zoom lens is sharp in the center, with subtle corner fall-off. It features low chromatic aberration and minimal focus breathing. The single-layer coatings result in lower contrast images, striking lens flares, and uniquely textured bokeh.

Hire ANCIENT OPTICS VOIGTLANDER 36-82MM ZOOM LENS

This is one of the oldest zooms ever designed for commercial still photography for the 135 format (Full Frame 36x24mm). It was released in 1959, and was incredibly advanced for its time. The images it makes are still impressive today. Crucial for any cinema zoom lens, this lens is parfocal. It is sharp on centre, with subtle fall-off towards the corners. The lens has surprisingly low chromatic aberration for such an old lens, and has minimal focus breathing. The old single layer coatings deliver lower contrast images, and gorgeous, bold lens flares, and bokeh has a unique texture to it

  • Key Features

    • T3.0 constant apurture
    • Standard 136mm front allowing use of clamp on matteboxes.
    • Covers Full Frame
    • Standard M0.8 pitch gearing on focus, zoom and iris


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