Bausch & Lomb Super Baltar Lenses Rehoused by TLS

20,25,35,50,75,100 & 152mm

 Fun Fact

Godfather 1 & 2 were shot on the Super Baltar Lenses

Built during the 1950s, these classic Hollywood cinema lenses were a staple of the era and were used to shoot film classics, such as The Godfather and The Birds.  Unlike today’s extremely sharp, highly corrected lenses, the Bausch and Lomb Super Baltar lenses can give your project a classic and distinct retro look. With warm, low contrasts and unique flare characteristics, these lenses are perfect for creating vintage visuals. Our partners at True Lens Services (TLS) rehoused these elements for mechanical precision without sacrificing the optical quality or look.

The Super Baltar vintage prime lenses, rehoused by TLS (True Lens Services), are widely known for their soft and warm vintage character that has become popular amongst modern cinematographers. Their classic optics are famous for being used by legendary cinematographer Gordon Willis on “The Godfather”. These lenses will provide your viewers with a classic and distinct retro look, with a warm feel, low contrast and unique flare characteristics.

Lens Specifications

Focal Length: 20mm

T-Stop: T2.3

Minimum Focus: 18in

Front Diameter: 110mm

Weight: 1.9lbs

Focal Length: 25mm

T-Stop: T2.3

Minimum Focus: 18in

Front Diameter: 110mm

Weight: 2.7lbs

Focal Length: 35mm

T-Stop: T2.3

Minimum Focus: 18in

Front Diameter: 110mm

Weight: 1.2lbs  

Focal Length: 50mm

T-Stop: T2.3

Minimum Focus: 18in

Front Diameter: 110mm

Weight: 1lbs

Focal Length: 75mm

T-Stop: T2.3

Minimum Focus: 22in

Front Diameter: 110mm

Weight: 1.3lbs  

Focal Length: 100mm

T-Stop: T2.3

Minimum Focus: 4ft

Front Diameter: 110mm

Weight: 2.1lbs

Focal Length 152mm

T-Stop: T3

Minimum Focus:5ft

Front Diameter:110mm

Weight: 5.3 lbs