8mm Optar Illumina T1.3 Super 16 PL Mount RARE

Description: One original owner 8mm Illumina Super 16 Prime Lens PL mount. Clean lens , smooth focus, no oil on iris, no fungus , looks like new. 10 sided iris. Small spec of dust on one element, to tiny to see on camera. The Illumina 16mm Lenses are part of the **Illumina S35 series**, a range of **cinema lenses** produced by **LOMO**, a Russian company with a long history in the optical and film industry. LOMO (Leningrad Optical Mechanical Association) has its roots in the early 20th century and became a significant player in the development of Soviet camera and lens technologies. The Illumina lenses are part of the modern continuation of LOMO’s legacy. ### Historical Context of LOMO and Illumina: - **LOMO's Background**: LOMO began in 1914 as a manufacturer of military optics. Post-World War II, the company shifted focus to civilian optical instruments, including cinema lenses. LOMO lenses became known for their robust build and high-quality glass. - **Cinema Legacy**: Throughout the Soviet era, LOMO lenses were widely used in the film industry, especially for movie cameras like the **Konvas**. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, LOMO re-entered the global market, maintaining its focus on high-quality cinema optics. - **Illumina S35 Series**: Introduced in the early 2000s, the Illumina S35 series was designed to meet the needs of modern filmmakers. These lenses are **T1.3 prime lenses** and cover **Super 35mm sensors**, making them ideal for contemporary digital cinema cameras. The series was designed to compete with Western cinema lenses while maintaining an affordable price point.. ### Key Features of the Illumina 16mm: - **Optical Performance**: Known for its high-quality optical glass, which delivers sharp images, minimal chromatic aberration, and controlled lens flare. - **Build Quality**: The lenses are rugged, designed for the demanding environments of film production, with smooth focus and aperture rings for precise control. - **Cinematic Aesthetics**: Offers a vintage, filmic look, often described as warm and soft in the highlights, making it popular for narrative filmmaking. The Illumina lenses have become respected tools in the independent filmmaking community due to their blend of affordability, quality, and cinematic rendering.

Price: 2999 USD

Location: Miami, Florida

End Time: 2024-10-07T15:08:07.000Z

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