1960s Canon rangefinder lens rehoused by TLS (True Lens Services) for cinema use. Spherical 40mm prime covering full frame, opens to T1.8.
1. Overview
A Canon rangefinder lens from the 1960s, rehoused by TLS (True Lens Services) for film use. The spherical 40mm prime covers full frame and opens to T1.8. It is listed on the rental market as part of the TLS Rehoused Canon Rangefinder set.
2. Characteristics
Flare characteristics according to CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Rainbow, Veiling, Caustic, Ring
- Colors: Amber, Blue
- Intensity: Strong
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3. Creative Use
The 40mm sits between a classic normal and a slightly wide field of view—useful when a 35mm is too wide and a 50mm is too tight. The lens tends towards barrel distortion and produces strong flares in backlight: rainbow artifacts, veiling, caustic shapes, and ring flares in amber and blue. This makes it unsuitable for clean commercial work but interesting for projects seeking an organic, slightly uncontrolled look. It is typically found in indie productions or as an additional lens in packages from specialized rental houses like TLS itself or well-stocked European camera rentals.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canon / TLS Rehoused |
| Type | Prime FF |
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | Japan |
| Era | Modern |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 40.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T1.8 – T16.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.0× |
| Weight | 0.88 kg / 1.95 lb |
| Close Focus | 0.28 m / 11" |
| Distortion | Barrel |
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Quiz
1. Zu welchem Department gehört „Canon Rangefinder"?