The Nikkor Vintage FF GL Optics lenses are vintage Nikon AI-S prime lenses from the 1970s with a modern cinematic rehousing by GL Optics, making them one of the most complete, lightweight, and versatile Full Frame prime sets on the market. Their unique combination of characteristic Nikkor sharpness, creamy fall-off, and beautiful bokeh gives them a distinctive visual personality for any type of production. With a uniform 95mm front diameter across the full set and interchangeable mount, they are compact, lightweight, and exceptionally easy to handle in any camera configuration.
The GL Optics rehousing delivers precision cinema mechanics with focus and iris gears in the same position on every focal length, a uniform focus scale, and finishing rings that make the rehousing virtually indistinguishable from a native cinema lens design. With T-stops ranging from T1.3 on the 50mm to T2.9 on the 18mm, these are super speed lenses that cover the full Full Frame sensor — with an image circle of 43.3mm diagonal —, including sensors such as the ARRI ALEXA LF, Sony Venice, RED Monstro 8K VV, and other large-format sensors. Their look is highly filmic and, combined with digital sensors, they produce a unique and exclusive image quality. PL mount.
Perfect for: cinematographers seeking a sharp, filmic vintage look with organic bokeh in Full Frame, with super speed lenses and full large-format sensor coverage — one of the most versatile, lightweight, and accessible options on the market for narrative, commercial, and premium content productions.
