Description
Reimagine the possibilities of medium format cinematography with rehoused Pentax SMC 67 lenses. Unlike any other rehoused medium format system, these Pentax 67 lenses, when paired with a Kipon .8x focal reducer/speed booster, retain full coverage of the expansive Alexa 65 sensor. While Mamiya 645, Hasselblad HC, and Contax 645 lenses only cover full-frame sensors when speed boosted, the Pentax 67 lenses defy limitations, unlocking nearly a full stop of extra light transmission, transforming these classic lenses into faster, more versatile tools for cinematic storytelling.
The Pentax 67 system itself holds a legendary status in photographic history. Born from Asahi Optical’s relentless pursuit of optical perfection, it began in the late 1960s with the groundbreaking Asahi Pentax 6×7 camera. The system continuously evolved, with Super-Multi-Coated Takumars enhancing light transmission and reducing flare, while Pentax expanded the lens lineup to embrace wide-angle, telephoto, and specialized tools like the 75mm Shift.
Throughout the 1980s, the system matured into the “SMC Pentax 67. Now, these rehoused lenses transcend their photographic heritage. Imagine the possibilities: the unique character of medium format, with its exquisite rendering and shallow depth of field, now combined with increased low-light performance and the expansive canvas of 65mm storytelling.
These rehoused Pentax SMC 67 lenses are an invitation to redefine cinematic expression. Step into a world where the boundaries of medium format are shattered and a new era of cinematic storytelling begins.
