At Cine Gear 2025 in Los Angeles, Iron Glass was showcasing its newest Soviet Medium Format Lenses. Originally designed for 6×6 film, these lenses are reborn with modern enhancements.
The set was designed to bring a unique, vintage look to modern filmmaking. They are claimed to deliver timeless bokeh, gorgeous depth, and vintage character.
With the advent of medium format / 65mm sensor cameras such as the Fuji GFX 100 II, FUJIFILM Eterna, Blackmagic Ursa Cine 17K, and ARRI Alexa 265, there is a real need for lenses that can fully cover those sensors.
The Soviet Medium Format collection follows the success of the company’s acclaimed Soviet MKII Full Frame set and brings legendary Soviet medium format optics into the modern era.
Meet the SMF Lenses:
- Zodiak 30mm F3.5 / T3.8
- Mir 45mm F3.5 / T3.9
- Mir 65mm F3.5 / T3.8
- Volna 80mm F2.8 / T2.9
- Vega 90mm F2.8 / T3
- Vega 120mm F2.8 / T2.9
- Kaleinar 150mm F2.8 / T3
Main Features:
- CAM Focus System
- 110mm fronts with full clip-on matte box compatibility
- Shimmable PL stainless steel mount
- Universal focus and aperture gear positions
- 300-degree focus ring rotation
- Improved Close Focus Distances
- T-stop Markings
- Round 15 Blade Aperture
- Reverse Direction Focus Scales
Price & Availability
The Iron Glass Soviet Medium Format Lenses can be bought in a set of 7 for $35,000 USD or individually for $5,000 USD each. Iron Glass does state that the Soviet Medium Format Lenses could take 16+ months to be made and shipped.
