7 Tips for Buying a Lens for Rehousing
The market for Vintage-lenses has been booming last couple of years. The characteristics of old vintage lenses are fascinating, and people do want to keep the charm of those characteristics, yet use them with modern-day equipment. But where to find those old lenses, which still would be in an OK condition, and rehousable? It can […]
Lomocron: FAQ & Test Footage
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LOMOCRON Which lenses can be used as base lenses for Lomocrons? LOMO Square Front 35mm, 50mm & 75/80mm. Leica R Summicron: 35mm V.2, 50mm V.2 ja 90mm (Non APO). Under investigation are also Leica M Summicron 40mm & 75mm (these require testing and measuring at our end). How can I […]
Lomocron: Combining Summicron and Lomo Square Front
What is Lomocron? Lomocron is a combination of two iconic anamorphic lenses: Lomo Square Front Anamorphic and Leica-R as the taking lens. With all the flaws, mumps and imperfections, the Lomocron lens is a special anamorphic lens with lots of character, producing very pleasing cinematic images. The updated “mother” lens adds contrast, brings more resolution […]
Journey of a Lens: Rehousing in 5 Steps
Lens rehousing is a long and skill-requiring project with a surprising number of different phases. In this article, we tell about Whitepoint Optics’ rehousing process: what kind of steps rehousing requires and what kind of challenges can arise during the project? What lens rehousing is? Lens rehousing means that an old still camera lens is […]
Top 5 Vintage Lens Rehousing Projects 2021
Demand for vintage lens rehousing has risen significantly over the last couple of years. Since the launch of W. Rehousing Services with Leica R, Canon FD and Zeiss Jena rehousing designs in 2018, we have continued to increase the catalogue extensively. Whitepoint Rehousing offers one of the widest selections of vintage lens conversions in the […]
