Some of the lenses that have passed
through MOHR Lens Service.
This is what passes through the workshop. Zooms, anamorphics, sphericals. Cooke, Zeiss Super Speeds, B-Speeds, Standard Speeds, Angénieux Zooms, Fujinon, Cineovision Anamorphics.
Some are in for a clean and a check. Others arrive with a seized iris, a cracked roller, or unknown issues. Some are deemed scrap but even some of those can be saved. New parts get machined, helicoids get Emralon, everything goes on the collimator and projector before it leaves.
Always a great feeling when a lens is saved.
Rates and scope on Cine Service and Rates. Sending from outside Sweden — see Shipping.
Cooke Varotal 18-100 — saved with custom-made parts and all-new roller bearings.
It arrived with play in the mount, image shift while zooming, and an artificially limited zoom range. Someone had clearly made a brave attempt at repairing it before — and this is genuinely one of the trickiest zooms to get right — but a few of those fixes were masking the underlying faults rather than solving them.
Machined 17 complete new roller bearing assemblies with new miniature precision bearings, replacing all the originals. The rollers are turned from a high-performance engineering polymer normally found in aerospace applications — extremely dimensionally stable and wear-resistant, ideal for zoom mechanics where every micron of roller geometry translates directly into image steadiness. One of the old rollers turned out to be cracked — the cause of the image shift.
Also CNC-machined a new PTFE cam follower, made new custom screws and other small parts. Serviced the mount and sub-mount until perfectly solid and straight. Traced the limited zoom range to an incorrectly indexed zoom cam — corrected it and removed the artificial stop added in an earlier repair. Full parfocal recalibration on the collimator. Cleaned elements and mechanics throughout.
Ready for many more years of service.
#cookeoptics #lensservice #cinemalenses #vintagelenses #cinematography
Zeiss 11-110 S16 zoom – back from the dead.
Iris seized. Zoom group loose. Focus stiff. Bearings missing. Spring broken. Eccentric pin gone.
Each fault fixable in isolation. All of them together? A different kind of job.
New parts machined. Correct bearings sourced. Calibrated and collimated.
Still one of the best Super 16 zooms ever made.
#Zeiss #Super16 #CinemaLens #LensService #doplife
I’ll be teaching a one-day, hands-on class on the Cooke Varotal 20–100 at ATM System in Warsaw.
The price is 800€ and includes lunch and drinks.
The training takes place on Thursday January 22nd, one day before ATM Lens Days ( https://lensdays.pl/en/ )so participants are welcome to join the event afterwards (free with registration).
We take reservations until the end of December.
For info or registration, please contact Paulina at Film Optik Warsaw: phryc@atmgrupa.pl
#cinelens #lensservice #lenstech #cooke #projection #cine #cinezoom #cineservice #vintage #workshop #lenstraining #training #varotal #cookevarotal #cookevarotal20100 #atmstudios
Cooke Varopanchro 10-30 t1.6. Super rare high speed zoom in for service.
#cooke #varopanchro #10-30mm #t1.6 #zoom #cookezoom #lensservice
Servicing an Angénieux 25–250 HR, you get lost in the rainbow of coatings and craftsmanship. At MOHR Lens Service, it’s just another day at the office.
#angenieux #cinelens #cinemalens #zoomlens #filmlens #cinemagear #cineoptics #motionpicture #vintageglass #lensservice #lensmodding #lensrehousing #classicglass #opticalengineering #lensporn #coatingcolors #rainbowreflections #glassart #opticalmagic #lostintheglass #filmtools #behindthelens #setlife #filmmakinggear #filmmakersworld
Zeiss Standard 180mm 2.8. Iris glued together using oil. Lots of it. Lucky none of the pins snapped.
Now its clean and ready to serve again. Front ring was also damaged from some kind of fall so getting to the iris was impossible but I ”de-dinged” the front ring so lens could be disassembled.
Always a good feeling when a lens is saved. 😀
#lenstech #lensservice #cinelens #cineservice #zeiss #zeissstandardspeeds #zeiss180mmf28 #iris #aperture #oil
Cleaned rear of a Classic Cooke i Panchro 32mm.
Some debrie had found its way under the rear element.
After cleaning and recentering lens was good to go. Amazingly sharp lens with lots of nice character.
It has the Cooke Look 😀
#lenstech #cinelens #Cooke #cookepanchroiclassic #panchro #32mm #lensservice #sperical #
New Blazar Remus x1.5 anamorphics in for a check before going out on project. Honestly surprised by their small size yet solid feeling. They cover full frame and the 33mm is quit fast. Will be very interesting to see how they hold up after this project is finished.
#cine #cinelens #blazar #blazarremus #anamorphic #lenstech #shimming #fullframe #ff #fullframelens #x1.5
#anamorphicx1.5
Checking and shimming a full set of 11 Zeiss Standards including the amazing 28/2.
What a beast!
#zeissstandardspeeds #zeissstandardspeed #zeiss #standards #cinelens #cine #cinema #lenstech #lensservice #projection #cineprojection #vintage #vintagecinelens
Oily iris blades will break eventually.
Dont wait.
Other then that a fantastic 180mm T3 zeiss standard.
#zeiss #zeissstandardspeeds #180mm #cineprime #cine #cinelens #cinetech #lenstech #lenstechnician #lensservice #cineservice #oil #iris #aperture #irisblades #apertureblades #zeissstandardspeed
Emralon coating of helicoid threads is such a lens saver!
This Cineovision 85mm is getting a new life.
#cineovision #lensservice #cineovision85 #lensservice #lenstech #cinelens #anamorphic #vintage #emralon #coating #helicoid #threads
Tedious work but still very enjoyable. A Cineovision 50mm t1.6 anamorphic getting new Contax spherical rear, emralon coated helicoid and a general tuneup. Soon the full set will be ready.
#cineovision #50mmt1.6 #lenstech #cinelens #lensservice #ballbearings #cinelens #cineanamorphic #anamorphiclens #classic #vintage #highspeed
Serviced this Cooke 25-250 mkII from 1983. Every part of it was cleaned and some parts made new. Its now ready for a second life.
This lens has some very unusual mechanical designs but also the smoothest focus I have ever touched. At least after some tinkering and modifications 😄
#cinelens #lensservice #lenstech #cinezoom #projection #cooke #varotal #varotalzoom #varotal25250
#vintage #classic
Finished the new 156mm, S35 front rings for Cooke Varotal 20-100. The amazing classic cine zoom from 1971.
The rings were calculated and designed in Cad. Then a prototype was made and tested. After that some extra rings were made from 7075 aluminum and then hard anodized and colored black. Lastly the engravings were filled with color. These rings will last a lifetime.
I have some for sale. PM for price.
#cooke #cookevarotal #cookevarotal20100 #varotal20100 #cooke20100 #custommade #frontring #lensservice #cinelens #cinezoom #cineservice #cnc #engraving #7075aluminum #s35 #varotal20100mm
Making new custom front rings for the classic A35 Cooke 20-100 zoom from 1971.
These rings gives a new standard 156mm front, protects the glass AND allows for S35 use since it has no vignetting at all. I just sent them all off to be anodized and colored black. Once I get them back they will get color filled engravings.
If you need a ring I have a couple of them ready.
Its a great way to be able to use this very nice vintage Cooke zoom on a modern sensor/camera.
Fujinon 18-85 T2 monster zoom in for minor service and scale change.
Some say this is ”the best zoom”. Heavy beast for sure.
Extremely high build quality and the tolerances are very tight.
#fujinon #18-85 #fujinon1885 #cinezoom #cinelens #zoom #lensservice #lenstech #projection
Serviced a Cineovision 35mm T1.6 anamorphic lens.
The ability to repair worn focus helicoids is fantastic.
#cineovision #cineovisionanamorphic #cineovisionlens #35mmanamorphic #s35 #cinelens #anamorphic #cinetech #lenstech #lensservice #emralon #bonderite
Serviced a S35 Cooke Varotal 20-100.
Great old vintage lens gets a new life ❤️
Merry Christmas🎁 and a Happy new Year🍾
#cooke#varotal#20-100#varotal20100mm #cookezoom #zoom#parfocal #parfocalzoom #cnc #machining#teflon#4thaxis #projection#calibration #lenstech#lens tech#lensservice#service#cinelens#cinezoom#cineservice
Serviced a S35 Cooke Varotal 20-100.
Great old vintage lens gets a new life ❤️
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and a Happy New Year 🍾🥂
#cooke#varotal#20-100#varotal20100mm #cookezoom #zoom#parfocal #parfocalzoom #cnc #machining#teflon#4thaxis #projection#calibration #lenstech#lens tech#lensservice#service#cinelens#cinezoom#cineservice#lensservice
Testing glass, drinking glögg, lens talk, stack of pizzas at Sigma, Stockholm. Great evening!!❤️❤️
Emralon treatment on helicoid to repair worn thread.
Cineovision 22mm t2.0 anamorphic.
#cineovision #cineovisionanamorphic #22mm#cineovisionlens #emralon#helicoid#lenste h#lensservice #cinematography #cinelens #anamorphic#rarecine#rarelens#repairthread
Kodak s8 film-camera. Unexpected but very cool.
I serviced the Angenieux 8-64mm fully and used the camera when testing to make sure they work well together.
The lens is a small marvel in itself. Many many parts and unforgiving tolerances combined with worn, broken m1.6 setscrews from hell. 😅😆
#Angenieux#kodak#kodakfilm #kodak8mm #kodaks8 #angenieux8-64#lensservice#lenstech #cinelens
Cineovision Anamorphics. 22mm T2 and a crazy 35mm T1.6. This will be fun!! 😁😆
These have something extra for sure. I will try my hardest to bring them back to service.
#cineovision #cineovisionanamorphic #cineovisionlens #35mmT1.6#22mmT2#anamorphic#cinelens#cinelegends #lenstech#lensservice
This incredible Canon fdn 300mm/2.8 now has custom made PL mount, hardstops and gears. What a lens!❤️❤️
#canonfd#canonfd300mm28l #canonfd300mm28 #custommade #lenstech#lensservice#lensmod
Serviced a LOMO 20-120 with 2x anamorphic rear.
This is a nice and handsome lens once tuned.
Took it apart completely. Made several new parts and repaired others. Fine tuned optics. Made machanics smooth and precise. Will soon be ready for rent.
Restored NAC anamorphic legend.
#cine#cinelens#cinetech#cinelenstech #cinerestore#lenstech#lensservice#anamorphic #projection #cineprime #cineanamorphics
Testing a rare AGA 15mm 2.8 ff lens using an incredibly high resolution reticle in a cine lens test projector and comparing with real photage using camera.
#aga #agacine #projection#cinelens#cineprojector #reticle #lenscharacter #fullframe #15mm#projectionlens
Serviced a Laowa Proteus 45mm T2 anamorphic.
Focus stop loose and focus scale and back focus needed minor adjusting.
#laowa#anamorphic#45mm#45mmt2#x2#lensservice#lenstech#cinelens#cineanamorphics
Serviced a Laowa Pro2Be 24/8 35degrees. Dirt inside the optical tube.
Glad I have a lens Projection not fixed on rails. That would have made it a lot more difficult to project something usefull on the wall.
#laowa#laowa24mmprobe #pro2be #24mm#macro#macroprobe #lensservice #lenstechnology #lenstech##cinelens#cinemacro
Serviced another Fujinon Zoom with loose screws under the front. This seems to be allmost common with these zooms?
Couldnt resist cleaning it a bit too. Nice to make it look its best. 😄
Solid zoom!
#cinelens#cinezoom#lenstech#cinelenstech#fujinon#fujinon1990 #fujinonzoom
Serviced a Celere HS 36mm with a broken fokus.
Had to make new cam followers. The old ones were to short and had been squashed. Turning precision parts in plastic takes some serious focus. 😆
After clean reassembly with new greases lens works perfect again. Fantastic optics! Test images all shot at 1.5.
#lensservice#lenstech#cinelens#celere #celerehs#celerehs36#cineprime
At @ljudbildmedia with @jesperwahlqvist testing some old but amazing Cooke Varotals. Wouldnt it be nice to make them S35 but a dream might be just that. Maybe next time 😄
Nice to hang with Jesper and the other fellas around the Camera department ❤️
#cookevarotal #varotal #cookeoptics #cooke #cookezoom #vintagecinelens #cinelens #cinezoom #lenstech #lensservice #cinelensservice #cinemod
Zeiss Standards mod. A very long project is getting ready for testing before final surface treatment and scales.
This project started as a very simple, 3 parts per lens project but evolved into a very very complicated 15 parts design.
All lenses have the same outer dimensions, standard focus gears, non rotating fronts, geared aperture ring and 95mm fronts. PL mounts have a new design and sits perfectly stable on the lens.
#zeissstandardspeeds #zeiss#zeissstandardspeed #rehouse #rehousedlenses #rehousedlens #lenstech#lensdesign#lensservice#
Recently serviced this old Zeiss Jena 7.5cm f1.5 from 1941!
Focus was stuck and aperture broken. Someone had modified it with a m42 mount but it didnt reach infinity at all.
After I managed to take it apart and clean the iris and focus I had to work alot on the helicoid. The lens had signs of impact. After the focus jam was treated I had to make the helicoid threads about 1.07mm shorter to be able to reach infinity. After that I restored the name rings engravings. Now the lens works as it should. Everything feels smooth and precise and infinity works great. Last image of the car is shot at f1.5. Very nice image from a lens recently declared dead in a drawer. Literally. 😄
#carlzeiss #jena#7.5cm#f1.5
#zeiss75mm15 #biotar75mm#biotar75 #biotar#zeissbiotar #zeissbiotar75#1941 #lenstechnology #lenstech #lenstechnicians #iris #aperture #mechanics#optics#opticalmechanics #bokeh#vintage#cinelens#cine#cineprime#prime #vintagemechanics
Ultra Prime 40mm in for a quick tuning.
Before and after images tells a lot.
#zeiss #zeissprimes #ultraprime #zeissultraprime #40mm#cinelens#cineprime #lenstech#cinelenstechnician #projection #cineprojection #cinetesting #arri#arrizeiss #arrizeissultraprimes
The honest macro.
Zeiss 100mm 1:2.8 Makro-Planar serviced.
Great to see actual f/t stop increase engraved on the barrel. Just wish I knew if that was T or F stops 🤣🤔
Well. This is one amazing 1:1 macro and I have tested many when in my ”macro period”. It is incredibly sharp all across and covers any sensor. At least 60mm image circle. Bokeh is very pleasing.
Just hope it isnt too radioactive being rehoused by Oppenheimer…… :)
#cineprime #cine#prime#zeiss#macro#makro#makroplanar #100mm#f2.8#zeissmakroplanar100mm #plmount #oppenheimer#oppenheimercamera #seattle
I had the pleasure servicing an old Kinoptik 100mm lens from a very old camera called: Debrie Super Parvo
The lens had some serious dirt between elements and a pin was loose on one of the iris blades. I had to make a new pin with the outer diameter 1.98mm. Once iris was fixed I cleaned averything but the particles on some of the elements would not come of so I did some light polishing on those which worked well. I also filled the old engravings with some new paint and polished parts. I love how it still looks old with many signs of the storys it has told yet still works perfectly smooth. This lens still has a lot to give. Perhaps its best days lays ahead of ”her”? 😃❤️
#debriesuperparvocamera#kinoptik #kinoptikapochromat #kinoptik100mm #kinoptik100mmf2 #lenstech#lensservice#lenstechnician#iris#aperture#mechanics#optics#cinelens#cine#cinehistory
Finally made my first laser engraved front caps custom made for the much appreciated AGA-Scope anamorphics already back in Pakistan.
If you want laser engravings on your parts after serviced at MOHR Lens Service that is now an option.
#lenstech#lenscap #frontcap #laserengraving #lensservice#anamorphics#agascopes#
Some gorgeous superspeeds in for a quick checkup.
That 18mm is just so nice!❤️❤️😍
#zeiss#superspeeds #zeisssuperspeeds #zeisshighspeed #zeisshighspeedmk2 #zeisssuperspeedsmk2 #lensservice #lenstech #lenstechnicians #highspeeds
First of 4 Zeiss Bspeeds almost finished.
I wish all bspeeds had that protective rim around the rear element. First time I see one but it really protected the 50mm.
#bspeeds #b-speeds#bspeed #zeissbspeeds #superspeeds#zeisssuperspeeds #zeisssuperspeed #lensservice #lenstech #lenstechnician #cinelens #cinelenses #cineprime #cineprimes#iris#aperture #triangulariris
A wonderful post from a client in Lahore, Pakistan. I`m so very pleased to have been given the chance to restore these 3 very old anamorphic lenses to a state, perhaps even better then original.
#agascope #agascopes #anamorphic #anamorphiclens #cinelens #cine #lenstech#lenstechnician#
Frames are from unedited video shot wide open.
Getting closer to finished parts for the AGA-Scopes.
#agascope #AGASCOPES#AGA#anamorphic #xinelens#cineanamorphics #engraving#paint#filled#filledengraving #lensservice#lenstech#lenstechnician
Cooke Optics use both old and trusted methods and machines as well as modern CNC machines and a multitude of different precision devices for testing and measuring to make sure the final product is perfect. It was a true joy to be guided thru some of these by Paul and others at Cooke Optics in Leicester, England. Thank you Cooke!! ❤️🙌
#cookeoptics #cooke #cooked #cookelenses #lensservice#lenstech#cineservice #cinelensservice #cinematography🎥 #cine #cineovisionanamorphic #cinetechnic #cinefotographer #cinephile #cinéma
A 3 hour glass tour at Cooke Optics in Leicester, England.
We met with many of their talanted employes and learned a lot about what makes a Cooke lens have that characteristic look. The Cooke Look! The look we all love❤️❤️
#cookeoptics#cooke#cookelook #cookelenses #cookelens#cinelens#lensservice#lenstech#lenstechnician #lensservice #lensservicing #lenspolishing
Cooke Optics. Last night out with the gang.
First a 15th century pub and then some djungle golf.
We are now on our way for the last day at Cookes. I wish I could stay another week :)
#cookeoptics#cookeopticsnews #cooke#cinecookeer#cookecinelens#cinelens#lensservice#lenstech #cooketraining
At Cookes fantastic facility for a week of training with a bunch of great people!
Oh. The Oscars ain’t mine. 🤭 Cooke recieved it for technical achievement 2013.
#cookeoptics#cooke@cine#cinelens#cinetech#anamorphic #anamorphiclens #spherical#oscars #statyett #oscarsstatyett #oscarsawards #oscarsaward #oscarsawards2013 #lensservice #cinelensservice#cineservice #lensguts #lensporn
3 AGA-Scopes test of what they might look like when finished. Parts needs some finishing work and colors. Anamorphic optics needs to get back in place but the are tight even without screws.
New mounts, gears and fronts. Re-glued anamorphic triplet and all parts serviced and optics polished when needed.
#anamorphic #agascopes #agascope #cinelens#cinegear #cinetech#lenstech#lensservice
Parts for 3 AGA-Scopes came back from surface treatment. 46mm, 75mm and 105mm. They are converted from BNC to PL , got new focus gears made from 7075 and new 104mm fronts. Engravings will be color filled and the anamorphic optics tuned. New custom caps with the classic AGA-Scope logotype are also on the way from @ducloslenses
#agascope #agascopes #anamorphic #aga-scope #anamorphics #fullframe#ytcenter#anodizing#eloxering#cinelens #cineovisionanamorphic #cinematography #cinetechnic #cinefotographer #cinematographer #lenstech #lensservice #lensservicing #cinegear
Last week I made the last parts for the 3 AGA-Scopes Im working on. All 25+ parts are now getting some surface treatments. Im extremely excited about putting these unique anamorphics back together again.
#AGA#agascope #agascopes#aga-scope#anamorphic#m0.8gear#cinegear#cnc#machining#cinelens #cine #cinematography #cinetechnic #lenstech#lensservice
First of 3 AGA-Scopes on the bench.
This is the 75mm f2.8 anamorphic lens built here in Stockholm in the 60’s. They will be converted from BNC to PL and get new focus gears and much more. To be continued…….
#AGA#SCOPE#agascope #agascopes#anamorphic#lenstech#lensservice#cinelens#cinelensservice#anamorph #cineanamorphics #lenstech
A Som Berthiot Pan Cinor getting a new PL mount. Would love to know more about this old 35mm zoom. It sure has a lovely and interesting coating 😃
Zoom is by handle on the side.
#somberthiot #somberthiotcinor #pancinor #cinezoom#vintagecinema #vintagecine #vintage#vintagezoom #frenchoptics #classiccine #lenstechnician#lenstech#lenstechopticals #cinelens #cinecoating
Another one bites the dust…..
Zeiss B-Speed 50mm seriously abused. This one will need a miracle. Pm me if you have a donor lens or parts.
#zeiss#bspeed #bspeeds #superspeed #highspeeds #zeissbspeeds #zeisshighspeed #zeisssuperspeeds #rear #lenselement #lenstech#lensbench #tragedy
Cooke Classic 25-250 on the bench.
Focus play needs some attention. Finding parts to these old classics is rarely simple.
#cooke#classic#25-250#25250#service#lenstech#lenstechnician#lensservice
Cooke S4i 135 with a squeeky iris. Sound on but mind the ears. Took it apart and back again. I really enjoy working on Cookes.
#cooke#s4i#135mm#cookes4i #cine #cinelens #iris#aperture#lenstech#lensporn#lensguts
Some lovely Cooke S4i in the shop.
#cookes4i#cooke#s4#s4i#cinelens #collimator#cine #lenstechnicians #lenstech#
After service of a Arri Zeiss 11-110 zoom I continued service of the Cooke Varokinetal. Cleaned and reassembled the focus system with its two open ballbearings. That was fun!Reassembled and calibrated the lens and then decided to test it in my new stereo microscope. ( Sorry @jayholben Your book is also fantastic as temporary support under the microscope 😁❤️)
Found a very greasy aperture. After consulting my client we decided that too will get some attention.
#cinelensmanual #thecinelensmanual #cookezoom #varokinetal #cinelens#loveoldlensclub #cinelenses #cinemalens #arrizeiss #arrizeisszoom #super16#s16
The classic Cooke Varokinetal 10.4-52 in for service. Ball bearings in the focus system needed a bath and came to life. 😁😄
Its an amazing lens that is loved by so many. A true classic! Honoured to give it a new life!
#cooke#varokinetal #cookevarokinetal #zoom#s16 #cookezoom #lenstech #lensguts #ballbearings cine#cinezoom#vintage#vintagecinema #cinemalens #cinematography #cinefotographer
Delivery from Zeiss.
Whats not to like? Fast and greasy ❤️❤️👍😁
#zeiss#grease#lenstech#lensservice#cinelens#cineservice #cine #cinematography #cinetechnic
Work week so far.
#lensservice #lenstech #lensaddiction #cine #cinelenses #flares #cineflare #bspeed #bspeeds #pictorzoom #lomo #lomocinelens #autotamron #autotamron#fd14 #fd14mmf28l
LOMO Illumina mk2 18mm T1.2 with an iris drowning in oil.
This is a very nice lens and with some really interesting design ideas behind it. I love the adjustable guide followers with miniature bearings. ❤️👍
#LOMO#lenstech#lensservice#18mm#illumina#lensporn#iris#aperture#helicoid
Rare Moviecam / Zuiko rehoused 50mm t1.4 on the bench. Everything will be cleaned, regreased and mechanics will be attended to remove play. After that the other 9 lenses in the kit will be looked at.
I love my job 😁
#lenstech#lensservice#cine#cinelens #cinematography #service#moviecam #olympus#zuiko#olympuszuiko#zuiko5012 #cox#easternenterprise #prime#prime50mm #aperture#iris#grease#lens#cinemalens
Vacation pause to help with a clients lens. Focus follower needed to be replaced on the great Classic Cooke 25-250 t3.9.
#cooke#cinetal#zoom#25-250#lenstech#lensservice#cooke25250 #cookelenses #cookezoom #lensguts
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