Smooth Bokeh

Watch the lens test video from Electra Film & TV here.

TLS rehoused Contax lenses can be supplied with a replacement circular iris, delivering perfectly smooth bokeh. When combined with a vintage lens, this upgrade enhances the organic and pleasing quality of your shots, elevating the overall aesthetic of cinematic scenes and creating a more immersive, emotional experience for the viewer. The new iris also contributes to the longevity and reliability of these legendary lenses.

Fun Fact

Zeiss Contax lenses were originally released in the seventies, around the same time as the legendary Zeiss Super Speeds.

Shot on Zeiss Vintage Lenses 

Schindler's List (1993) 

The stark black-and-white cinematography of Schindler's List enhances its raw emotion and historical realism. 

“Because Zeiss lenses don't have as sharp an edge, we got a very realistic look”

- Janusz Kaminski on American Cinematographer Jan 1994

“TLS rehoused lenses are robust, with flawless mechanics. You can feel that there is a great deal of dedication, talent, and precision science behind each rehouse. They are stable, well-crafted, and highly reliable.”

Azul Serra ABC