From full PL-mount rehousings to precision servicing and bespoke manufacturing — every project handled by highly skilled technicians with decades of industry expertise.
Vintage optics rebuilt into precision cinema housings. High-grade aluminium and stainless-steel bodies eliminate mechanical backlash, with extended focus throw and standardised gear positions for lens control systems.
Standard service or full restoration for broadcast, professional and cine lenses — prime and zoom. Completed to manufacturer specifications using correct lubricants, cleaning agents and locking compounds.
A cinematic modification that bridges vintage glass and modern production workflows. Vintage lenses gain the mechanical and optical characteristics required for professional cinematography.
Expert consultancy for buyers considering a vintage lens purchase. TLS technicians assess condition, performance, and suitability — independent guidance before you invest.
Design and production of mechanical supports, adaptor rings, camera mounts, and precision fixings for high-end acquisition equipment. Bespoke solutions engineered in-house.
Post-purchase maintenance to keep TLS-rehoused lenses performing at their peak. Preventative care and periodic servicing as part of an ongoing partnership with every client.
Original mount replaced with PL or LPL. Back focus adjusted via standard shims. Compatible with ARRI, RED, Sony VENICE.
New barrel machined from high-grade aluminium and stainless steel. Eliminates mechanical backlash and image shift.
Helicoid rebuilt with extended focus throw for precise focus pulling. Standardised gear positions for lens control systems.
Aperture rebuilt with smooth, continuous iris adjustment. Calibrated to accurate T-stops. Consistent across the TLS range.
From Zeiss Super Speeds to Cooke Speed Panchros — TLS rehouses the most coveted vintage glass in cinema history into precision PL and LPL mounts.
TLS operates a fully equipped CNC workshop with high-specification test and alignment equipment. Standard service or full restoration — always to manufacturer specifications.
High-specification test equipment used to achieve precise optical alignment to manufacturer tolerances. Covers collimation and projection equipment servicing.
Specialist treatment to reverse thorium-induced yellowing in vintage glass, restoring neutral colour rendition to aged cerium and radioactive element lenses.
Precision separation and re-cementing of lens elements where balsam has failed — restoring full optical performance without compromising the original optical formula.
Anti-reflective edge blacking applied to lens elements to reduce internal flare and veiling glare — an essential service for vintage optics used in demanding cinematographic applications.
In-house CNC machining for precision mechanical repairs, custom part fabrication, and housing modifications. No outsourcing — complete control over tolerances and quality.
Full servicing for broadcast, box, and field lenses including Fujinon and Canon ENG optics. Preventative maintenance programmes available for facilities and rental houses.
Oscar-nominated DP chose TLS Vega for Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi epic. Skin tones, subtle flares, and classic bokeh — epic scale and emotional intimacy in the same glass.
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Warm flares and soft rendering gave HBO's crime drama emotional honesty. Held up through underwater rigs, drones, and freezing Pennsylvania nights.
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BAFTA-winning DoP in Berlin's Kreuzberg. TLS Kowa Cine Prominars and Cooke Speed Panchros handheld, natural light — bold rainbow flares and spontaneous urban energy.
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Canon Rangefinders rehoused in three weeks for a tight production deadline. 100+ lenses over his career — T-stop accuracy, zero backlash, one dedicated technician.
Read Case Study ↗Whether you need a rehousing quote, a repair assessment, or want to enquire about a lens from the TLS Store — our team in Barwell is ready to help.