Optomax Auto 35mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens w/ Neutral Anamorphic Bokeh & Flare | M4/3!

🎬 Optomax Auto 35mm F2.8 Cine Mod – Neutral Anamorphic Look

This is a fully serviced vintage Optomax Auto 35mm F2.8 manual-focus prime lens, professionally prepared for cinematography and adapted for Micro Four Thirds / M4/3 cameras. The cine modification adds a de-clicked aperture for smooth exposure changes, a follow-focus gear on the focusing ring for controlled focus pulls, and a specially modified neutral anamorphic-style look with oval bokeh and attractive neutral flares.

Unlike a true anamorphic lens, this spherical-modified Optomax does not squeeze the recorded image, so no de-squeezing is required in post-production. For a cinematic widescreen presentation, simply crop the footage or add 2.35:1 black bars during editing. You get an anamorphic-inspired aesthetic while retaining the simple workflow, compatibility and convenience of a conventional spherical prime.

The cine conversion is based on the original Optomax Auto 35mm F2.8 M42 screw-mount lens, a Japanese-made vintage wide-angle prime created for 35mm film SLR cameras. Available references identify this model as part of the classic Japanese M42 era commonly associated with the 1970s, although exact original factory attribution is not firmly documented.

The lens has been fully cleaned, mechanically adjusted and re-lubricated before sale. The glass is in good vintage condition with only very minor age-related wear on the optical surfaces, which is typical for vintage optics and does not affect the final image. The exterior shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age and normal use. Please review the supplied photographs carefully, as they show the exact lens included in this listing.

The aperture has been de-clicked, allowing smooth iris adjustments while recording video instead of the stepped movement found on a standard photographic lens. A cine follow-focus gear has also been installed on the focusing ring to make the lens considerably easier to operate on a camera rig or with a follow-focus system.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - M4/3
• Focal Length - 35mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.8
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.5m
• Filter Size - 55mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 361394

🎥 Why Choose This Lens?

The Optomax 35mm F2.8 Cine Mod is an interesting choice for filmmakers who want genuine vintage rendering combined with a controlled anamorphic-inspired aesthetic. On Micro Four Thirds, its approximately 70mm-equivalent field of view works particularly well for portraits, interviews, narrative scenes, close-ups, product cinematography, music videos and stylized commercial work. The neutral flare treatment is easier to grade and combine with other lenses than strongly colored flare effects, while the oval bokeh adds cinematic character without requiring anamorphic de-squeezing. The de-clicked iris and geared focusing ring also make the lens significantly more practical for professional video rigs and manual focus work.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Optomax Auto 35mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens
✔ M4/3 Mount Adaptation
✔ Follow Focus Gear on Focusing Ring
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood
✔ Front Lens Cap
✔ Rear Lens Cap