Description
The Canon Type SK PL 6 Prime Lens Set is a rare collection of vintage lenses from the 1960s, reimagined for today’s filmmakers. These lenses, originally designed as Canon rangefinder optics, have been rehoused into modern cinema lens housings to bring their unique visual character to contemporary productions. The name “Type SK” pays homage to Japanese optical craftsmanship and Canon’s original name, “Seiki Kogaku,” which translates to “Precision Optics” in Japanese.
Renowned for their distinctive optical characteristics, these lenses produce low-contrast, beautifully cinematic images with rich golden flares that evoke a nostalgic, filmic aesthetic. Despite their vintage heritage, the lenses deliver impressive sharpness with surprisingly low chromatic aberration, even at high speeds, making them a versatile choice for professional filmmakers. Their bokeh is celebrated for its textured, three-dimensional quality, offering a unique rendering that is difficult to replicate with modern optics.
This set includes six focal lengths—25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 60mm, 85mm, and 100mm—all providing full-frame coverage. The lenses have been rehoused with modern features, including 110mm front diameters, 330-degree focus rotation, matching gear positions, PL mounts, and improved close focus distances, ensuring they meet the demands of professional cinema use.
Ideal for capturing a vintage cinematic look with the precision of modern craftsmanship, the Canon Type SK PL 6 Prime Lens Set is perfect for filmmakers seeking a distinctive and timeless aesthetic for their projects.
