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These two lenses were first shared on this forum a few years ago by the previous owner, but since they have been recently serviced by TLS, ready for use, I thought I would reshare them in case anyone has insight into their history and usage? Unlike the majority of Todd-AO 35mm lenses, these are spherical prime lenses on Mitchell BNCR mount, with greater than FF/135 coverage. Both are marked with serial no: 2001 and the branding "Ultra-Fast". They have integrated gears, 90mm frontages, they do extend during focusing and they have dual Tstop and Fstop scales. The 35mm T1.5 is a rehousing of the first generation Nikkor-N 35mm f1.4. This was easy to confirm as the characteristic 9 bladed aperture was retained and optics had yellowed considerably due to thorium decay. The glass was treated with UV by TLS as part of the servicing and the colour balance is now correct. The 125mm T1.7 is a bit of a mystery. Having spoken to Zero Optik, their suggestion was the lens uses rehoused projector optics, which would make sense as Dr. Richard Vetter did provide projector optics to Ed DiGiulio of Cinema Products, to create additional focal length for Kubrick based on the Zeiss Planar 50mm 0.7. There is virtually zero information on these lenses or the range anywhere online and I am curious if anyone has any insight into their history. Were there more focal lengths in the range? What movies were they used on? Given that the Nikkor-N 35mm f1.4 with thorium coatings was first released in 1970 and only made for about a year, that helps to place when the lenses were made, but very little else. I've seen some suggestion these lenses were later Todd-AO 65mm lenses, but both are marked "Todd-AO 35" and to my knowledge Mitchell BNCR was never used on any 65mm camera system.

Used Nikkor AIS EF Mount 20 28 35 50 85 135 Lens set for sale. Perfect if you are looking to rehouse to cine lens Nikkor AIS EF 20 Nikkor AIS EF 28 Nikkor AIS EF 35 Nikkor AIS EF 50 Nikkor AIS EF 85 Nikkor AIS EF 135 Price: MAKE AN OFFER

Up for sale are (2) Nikkor 200mm T2 lenses at a great price. Both are in excellent condition, converted to universal mount with PL. Normal signs of use, some light cosmetic marks, light dust and cleaning marks but very minor. One is a Century PL conversion and the other is Focus Optics conversion. This is an amazingly sharp lens, one of Nikon's finest. I'm only selling to free up cash for other purchases. $2599 each OBO Please email or PM with questions. Both come with fitted lens gear, hard cases, and accept 40.5mm rear filters. The Focus Optics conversion has a spud to add your lens support and a detachable hood. The Century comes with a built in extendable lens hood, optical flat front installed, a 19mm/15mm support bracket, and was recently serviced with new helical grease. Discount if you buy both! Paypal (buyer pays fees) or bank transfer, thanks! I will pay ground shipping in ConUS Email me at dawson@3bearmedia.com for pictures or questions! Thanks

Hey all, Just wanted to share a new music video that I directed. The video is for a Seattle band called Iska Dhaaf and features cameos by many current Seattle musicians including Macklemore and members of The Lonely Forest. Entire video was shot with two Blackmagic Cinema Cameras. We used a variety of Nikkor lens from 1970s to get the look. Project was cut in Premiere CC and graded in Resolve. Check it out and let me know what think. Thanks!