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48mm Canon Rangefinder-X

  • Mount: LPL
  • T -Stop: 1.7
  • Min. Object Distance typ. (inches): 2"
  • Front Diameter: 110mm
  • Total length: 78mm
  • Weight: 1.08kg

Expanding the renowned Canon Rangefinder series, TLS introduces the 48mm—a carefully considered addition.

The Canon Rangefinder-X 48mm offers a beautifully natural perspective, combining the intimacy of a standard lens with a subtle, refined compression. It’s a focal length that feels instinctive—perfectly suited to modern storytelling while remaining true to the heritage of the original optics.

Canon Rangefinder Refined

Originating from Canon’s rangefinder lenses of the 1950s and 60s, this series is celebrated for its distinctive visual character. Single-coated elements introduce a warm, amber-toned rendering, while wide apertures produce a soft, expressive image with creamy bokeh and elegant fall-off.

The 48mm continues this legacy:

  • Gentle contrast with rich tonal depth
  • Beautiful halation and flare when interacting with light
  • Sharpness centred in the frame with organic edge fall-off
  • A uniquely cinematic, “dream-like” quality

This is a lens designed not for clinical perfection, but for emotion, atmosphere, and character.

TLS Rehousing – Built for Modern Production

As with the full Canon Rangefinder lineup, the 48mm has been completely re-engineered for today’s workflows:

  • LPL mount enabling full-frame and large format coverage
  • 110mm front diameter consistent across the set for fast lens changes
  • Precision cam-driven focus system for smooth, repeatable control
  • 16-blade circular iris enhancing the signature bokeh
  • Improved close focus for greater creative flexibility

TLS rehousing transforms these historic optics into dependable, production-ready tools—without compromising their unique visual identity.

48mm Canon Rangefinder-X Specification

TLS Canon Rangefinder 19 f3.5 FL 25 f1.5 25 f1.8 28 f1.8 35 f1.5 40 Canonet f1.7 48 50 f0.95 'Dream Lens' 58 f1.2 FL 85 f1.5 85 f1.8 100 f2 135 f2.5 SC FD 135 f2.5 FL
Mount LPLLPLLPL LPLLPLLPL LPLLPLLPL LPLLPLLPL LPLLPL
T-Stop TBC 1.8 2.1 2.1 1.6 1.8 1.7 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.8 2.8
Min. Object Distance typ. TBC 8" 8" 8" 13" 11" 12" 16" 19" 2'3 TBC 2'2" 3'6 3'6
Ø Image Circle T4T8T16 T1.8T8T16 T2.1T8T16 T2.1T8T16 T1.6T8T16 T1.8T8T16 T1.7T8T16 T1.1T8T16 T1.4T8T16 T1.6T8T16 T1.9T8T16 T2.1T8T16 T2.8T8T16 T2.8T8T16
Close Focus (mm) 474747 TBCTBCTBC 565656 535353 484848 555554 545454 494949 535351 60+60+60+ 60+60+60+ 60+60+60+ 60+60+60+ 60+60+60+
Infinity (mm) 444444 TBCTBCTBC 454545 474747 444444 474747 464646 444444 515151 60+60+60+ 60+60+60+ 60+60+60+ 60+60+60+ 60+60+60+
Front Diameter (mm) 110110110 110110110 110110110 110110110 110110
Total Length (mm)* TBC 67 70 70 59 110 78 110 110 110 110 102 122 119
Total Length (inches)* TBC 2 5/8 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/16 2 5/8 3 1/16 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 13/32 3 13/32 4 4 13/16 4 11/16
Total Weight (kg)** 1.17 TBC 1.16 1.15 0.74 0.88 1.08 1.01 1.06 1.4 TBC 1.46 1.6 TBC
Total Weight (lbs)** 2.58 TBC 2.55 2.53 1.62 1.93 2.38 2.23 2.35 3.09 TBC 3.21 3.54 TBC
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