These lenses were Lensworks first custom optics project. Built by the rehousing masters at True Lens Services these lenses marry modernized cam follower mechanics with Vintage Anamorphic Glass made by the Famous Japanese Optician Shiga.

The Meru uses vintage Leica rangefinder optics for its taking lenses giving them a rich color tone and ability to reproduce fine details with medium contrast and sharpness for a unique anamorphic look. The original vintage coatings give a nice veiling glare effect as well as a lot of lens flares when hit the right way. The optical formula can be re-tuned to have less flare and glare and also to have more with the use of different coated/uncoated optics. Special tunings are available with advance notice!

These Special lenses use the exact same anamorphic optics as the JDC Cooke Crystal (Xtal) Express Todd AO High Speed, Cineovision and Cooke Technovision. They are characterized by beautiful bokeh, separation, and natural image rendering missing in many modern lenses. The lenses have low geometric distortion and no periscoping effects found in other lenses like kowas and lomos.

All lenses cover 1:1 Aspect ratio on the Mini LF. 75 and up cover 2.40 on open gate on Mini LF/ Venice. Over 5 sets available for rental or larger shows.