The Rise of Character Optics: TLS Rehoused Olympus OM Cinema Lenses
Vintage lens character meets modern function as TLS rehouses 1970s Olympus OM lenses for modern cinematography.In recent years, the world of cinematography has witnessed a significant shift in lens preference. DPs are moving away from the “clinically perfect” rendering of many modern lenses, characterized by sterile sharpness and perfectly corrected aberrations. Instead, there’s a growing […]
The Leica M-Mount Invasion of Cinema: Adapters, Character, and Autofocus
CP+ 2026 revealed a surprising trend: Leica M-mount lenses are encroaching into cinema, driven by small-body cameras, “character” optics demand, and new autofocus adapters.The divide between photography and cinema glass is evaporating. At CP+ 2026, the spotlight fell on an unexpected hero: the Leica M-mount. Once reserved for street photographers, these lenses are being aggressively […]