Elevate Your Shoot with CANON RANGEFINDERS

Canon has a long history of producing high-quality optics, including rangefinder lenses that were prominent in the days before the widespread adoption of SLRs (Single Lens Reflex cameras). These rangefinder lenses are often prized for their compact size, high-quality glass, and unique optical characteristics, such as a pleasing bokeh or unique color rendering.

GL Optics is known for rehousing vintage and modern lenses to update their mechanical components and make them more adaptable to modern camera systems. This usually involves adding robust, cine-style focus and aperture rings, and possibly adapting the lens mount for compatibility with popular cameras.

These are a set of optics that combine the distinct, vintage aesthetic of Canon’s rangefinder glass with the modern usability features demanded by today’s filmmakers and photographers. These rehoused lenses would offer smooth focus pulls, precise aperture control, and compatibility with modern mounts, all while retaining the classic look and feel that vintage Canon rangefinder lenses are known for.