Krypton OR will soon make their debut in the cinema world with a series of 9 rehoused spherical prime lenses, ranging from 21mm up to 135mm. These lenses – produced in partnership with Whitepoint Optics – are based on donor glass dating back to the 70s and 80s, but modified to offer a pretty unique feel. Every now and then, a new kid shows up in our “filmmaking block.” This time it’s Krypton OR’s turn, a newborn company based in Alexandria, VA (USA) and Milano (Italy), and founded by director and cinematographer Franco Campos-Lopez Benyunes. His curiosity and enthusiasm for vintage lenses eventually led him to venture into this project with the technical support, precision, and expertise of a highly respected lens rehousing specialist, namely Whitepoint Optics, out of Finland. Krypton OR lenses are built around donor optics dating back to the mid-70s to late-80s. However, Franco didn’t take an ordinary rehousing approach to prioritize consistency across the set. Instead, he has decided to focus on the unique qualities of the lenses he loves – particularly the most modern versions of Konica Hexanon AR and Pentax SMC lenses. He then mixed and matched these attributes across the lenses, changed their iris blades, improved their close focus, and ultimately created a one-of-a-kind set. So, let’s dive in! Krypton OR 35mm T2 cinema lens. Image credit: Krypton OR Cine Optics Krypton OR Cinema Prime series – specifications Initially, the Krypton OR cinema prime lens lineup will consist of 9 fast focal lengths...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 5 July