TLS has announced its new rehoused Olympus OM lens range, which brings Yoshihisa Maitani’s timeless optical vision into the modern filmmaking era.
Originally designed in the early 1970s, the Olympus OM lenses were built on a simple yet powerful philosophy: compact, beautifully engineered, and optically superb. They quickly gained a reputation for sharpness, natural rendering, and rich colour reproduction.
TLS has rehousing the Olympus OM lenses to professional cinema standards. Their process preserves their original optical charm while adding the durability, precision, and usability demanded on modern production sets.
With floating elements that maintain sharpness across the entire focus range and variable cams for precise, smooth focus control, the TLS rehoused Olympus OM lenses offer cinematographers the perfect balance of unique character and modern precision.
Key features & Benefits
- Lightweight and compact for effortless handling, perfect for handheld and gimbal work
- Variable cam design for smooth, precise focus control in every lens
- Circular iris and improved focus for enhancing bokeh
- Optimised for modern sensors allowing full frame coverage without compromise
- Engineered for filmmakers with durable, smooth mechanics, accurate focus marks, ready for set use
- Original character retained preserving Maitani’s optical vision and timeless aesthetic
The lenses come in PL mount, and the T stops vary from T1.3 to T3, depending on the focal length. The weights vary from 0.6 kg to 1.2 kg.
Pricing & Availability
You need to contact TLS directly for pricing and availability.
