Since its establishment in Los Angeles in 2010, GL Optics has been at the forefront of transforming vintage lenses into contemporary cinematographic equipment. The company excels in rehousing lenses, thereby updating them with modern features such as redesigned bodies, enhanced focus rings, and various mounts to meet current filmmaking demands.

Launch of a Unique Super Wide-Angle Lens
GL Optics recently unveiled a new addition to its lineup: the rehoused Laowa 10mm T3.1 lens equipped with an LPL mount. This product stands out as the first 10mm full-frame lens that provides a rectilinear image, making it an excellent choice for filmmakers seeking a super wide-angle perspective without the distortion typically associated with wide lenses.

Features of the Rehoused Laowa 10mm T3.1 LPL Mount
The lens is specifically designed for scenarios that demand an extensive field of view. By adapting the original Laowa lens to the LPL mount, a standard developed by ARRI for digital film capture, GL Optics enhances the lens’s compatibility. The LPL mount’s larger diameter (62mm) compared to the traditional PL mount (54mm) and its shorter flange focal distance enable the reduction of optical aberrations.

This rehoused lens is ideal for capturing expansive cityscapes, real estate videos, and narrative scenes where a broad angle is essential without compromising on distortion. It boasts a 130.4-degree angle of view, ensuring comprehensive coverage of scenes without distortion of lines or shapes. Additionally, the lens includes 15 elements in 9 groups, offers a T3.1 aperture for depth of field control, and features a 170-degree focus throw for precise focusing. Its minimum focusing distance of 4 inches (10.1 cm) facilitates creative close-up shots, enhancing the dynamic relationship between foreground and background elements.

Technical Specifications Overview

• Weight: 1.4 pounds / 0.64 kilograms
• Front diameter: 95mm
• Aperture: T3.1
• Mount: LPL
• Focus throw: 170 degrees
• Image circle compatible with Vistavision format
• Distortion: None
• Sharpness: High from corner to corner
• Viewing angle: 130.4 degrees
• Minimum focusing distance: 4 inches / 10.1 cm

This lens is tailored for filmmakers who prioritize precision and quality in their wide-angle shots, offering an unparalleled blend of wide perspective and rectilinear imaging.

News source: https://gloptic.com/