{"product_id":"topman-mc-28mm-f2-8-cine-mod-wide-angle-prime-lens-for-filmmaking-m4-3","title":"Topman MC 28mm F2.8 Cine Mod Wide Angle Prime Lens For Filmmaking | M4\/3!","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎬 Topman MC 28mm F2.8 Vintage Cine-Mod Lens – M4\/3 \/ Micro Four Thirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare Japanese-made Topman MC 28mm F2.8 vintage prime lens, professionally modified by TerPhoto for cinematography, filmmaking and professional video production. This lens started life as a manual-focus 28mm still-photography lens and has been converted into a practical cine-style optic with a de-clicked aperture, two follow-focus gears, M4\/3 adaptation and an 80mm OD cine lens hood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe original Topman 28mm is a 35mm-format lens, so its optical image circle covers a full-frame sensor. This particular lens is supplied configured for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Because M4\/3 uses approximately a 2x crop factor, the 28mm focal length gives a field of view similar to about 56mm on full frame, making it particularly useful for narrative work, interviews, medium shots, detail shots and handheld filmmaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe aperture has been professionally de-clicked, allowing smooth, continuous exposure changes during recording instead of the stepped movement of a traditional photographic aperture ring. Two cine-style follow-focus gears are installed: one on the focus ring and one on the aperture ring, allowing integration with follow-focus systems and other cinema-camera accessories.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore modification, the lens was fully cleaned, mechanically adjusted and re-lubricated. It was then adapted and calibrated for the M4\/3 mount to provide reliable manual operation for video use. Focus and aperture operation are prepared specifically with cinematography in mind.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe glass is in good vintage condition. There is very minor age-related wear on the optical surfaces, typical for an original vintage lens of this period. These small signs of use are not expected to affect normal image results. The exterior is also in good vintage condition with light cosmetic wear consistent with age and use. Please examine the listing photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition of this individual lens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopman lenses are an interesting and relatively uncommon part of Japanese photographic history. Period accounts place the Topman line in the late manual-focus era, particularly around the 1980s. Japanese vintage-camera sources report that Takara Seisakusho, an Osaka photographic-accessory manufacturer, took over the former Miranda lens-production facility after Miranda ceased operations and subsequently marketed lenses under the Topman name, but exact production history is not as extensively documented as major Japanese brands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe MC multi-coated optics deliver the character associated with vintage Japanese glass rather than the highly corrected, clinical rendering of many current digital lenses. This makes the lens useful for filmmakers looking to introduce more organic vintage character into digital footage, especially for narrative projects, music videos, interviews, documentary work and stylized commercial production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Mount - M4\/3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length - 28mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture - F2.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aperture - F22\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture Blades - 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focusing Distance - 0.25m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Size - 49mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus Type - Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number - 100215\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎥 Why Choose This Lens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Topman MC 28mm F2.8 offers something different from a modern autofocus lens: a genuine vintage Japanese optical design combined with controls prepared for cinema use. The de-clicked aperture makes exposure pulls smooth, while separate focus and aperture gears make the lens convenient for follow-focus operation. On an M4\/3 cinema camera its approximately 56mm-equivalent field of view becomes a versatile normal prime for narrative scenes, interviews and detail work. At the same time, the original full-frame image circle makes the underlying lens especially interesting for filmmakers building matching sets of vintage full-frame glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 This Offer Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Topman MC 28mm F2.8 Cine-Mod Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ M4\/3 \/ Micro Four Thirds Mount Adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 2x Follow-Focus Gears for Focus and Aperture Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ De-clicked Aperture Modification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 49mm-to-72mm Front Step-Up Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Front Lens Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Rear Lens Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topman","offers":[{"title":"Micro 4\/3 (M4\/3)","offer_id":66725427576947,"sku":"178533538576","price":135.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6429\/3491\/files\/6ab95621e1fc20b913352fb8.png?v=1790531176","url":"https:\/\/terphoto.store\/products\/topman-mc-28mm-f2-8-cine-mod-wide-angle-prime-lens-for-filmmaking-m4-3","provider":"TerPhoto Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}