Asahi SMC Pentax 55mm F1.8 Cine Mod w/ Blue Anamorphic Bokeh & Flare | Sony E!

🎬 Asahi SMC Pentax 55mm F1.8 Cine Mod – Blue Oval Bokeh & Blue Flare – Sony E

A professionally modified Asahi SMC Pentax 55mm F1.8 vintage prime lens, prepared by TerPhoto for cinematography, filmmaking and professional video work. This lens combines classic 1970s Japanese Pentax rendering with a specially modified cinematic optical effect designed to produce blue oval bokeh and distinctive blue horizontal-style flare characteristics.

Unlike a true anamorphic lens, this is a spherical modified prime, so there is no anamorphic de-squeezing required in post-production. Shoot normally and, if desired, add approximately 2.35:1 cinematic black bars during editing to complete the widescreen anamorphic-inspired presentation. The modification gives filmmakers a practical way to achieve a stylized vintage cinema aesthetic while retaining the simplicity, compact size and familiar handling of a spherical 55mm prime.

The aperture has been professionally de-clicked, allowing smooth and continuous iris adjustments while recording. Two follow-focus gears are installed: one on the focus ring and one on the aperture ring, making the lens ready for use with standard cine follow-focus systems and rig configurations.

The lens has been fully cleaned, adjusted and re-lubricated. It has also been professionally adapted and adjusted for Sony E-mount use. The original lens was designed for 35mm film and therefore provides full-frame sensor coverage, making it suitable for cameras such as the Sony A7, A7S, A7R, FX3, FX6 and other Sony E-mount bodies when used in their appropriate manual-lens configuration.

Glass is in good vintage condition. As with many optics of this age, there may be very minor signs of wear or cleaning marks on the glass, but these are not expected to affect the final image. The exterior shows normal light cosmetic signs consistent with a vintage lens and its professional cine modification. Please examine the listing photographs for the exact cosmetic condition of this individual lens.

On a Sony full-frame camera, 55mm gives a versatile normal-to-short-portrait perspective suitable for narrative filmmaking, music videos, interviews, close-ups, fashion work and stylized commercial footage. On Sony APS-C cameras, the field of view is approximately equivalent to an 82.5mm lens, making it particularly useful for portraits and tighter cinematic compositions.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Sony E-mount
• Focal Length - 55mm
• Maximum Aperture - F1.8
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focus Distance - 0.45m
• Filter Thread - 52mm
• Focus Type: Manual
• Serial Number - 1158061

🎬 Why Choose This Lens?

If you want the personality of genuine 1970s Japanese Pentax glass combined with a distinctive anamorphic-inspired cinema look, this TerPhoto-modified 55mm F1.8 is a versatile creative option. The blue oval bokeh and blue flare treatment creates a stylized widescreen character without the workflow of a true anamorphic lens, while the de-clicked aperture and dual follow-focus gears make the lens practical on a professional camera rig. Full-frame coverage also makes it especially attractive for Sony A7 and FX-series filmmakers seeking vintage rendering with a ready-to-shoot cine configuration.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Asahi SMC Pentax 55mm F1.8 Cine-Mod Lens
✔ Sony E-Mount Adaptation
✔ Blue Oval Bokeh / Blue Flare Modification
✔ De-clicked Aperture Modification
✔ Follow Focus Gear on Focus Ring
✔ Follow Focus Gear on Aperture Ring
✔ Lens Hood
✔ Front Lens Cap
✔ Rear Lens Cap