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DK-Optic Impastolite 2-inch(51mm) f1.5 m
DK-Optic Impastolite 2-inch 51mm f/1.5
$1,999 ≈ €1,851
- Condition
- New
- Availability
- In stock
- Last checked
- 1 hour ago
- Seller
- DK-Optic
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Seller's Description
A Tribute to an Optical Legend The mid-20th century British 50mm f/1.5 (widely known as the legendary Septac) remains one of the rarest and most mythologized ultra-fast lenses in history. It represented the era’s absolute pinnacle of light-gathering capabilities and unique, painterly rendering. Its vintage atmosphere and signature look are just as highly sought after today as they were decades ago. Driven by pure passion, DK-Optic has flawlessly resurrected this masterpiece, combining its vintage soul with the extreme precision of modern industrial manufacturing.
Authentic Optical Recreation Rather than injecting clinical modern corrections, we engineered a 1:1 true-to-original restoration. By refusing modern optical additives and utilizing a specially formulated vintage-style amber coating, we have faithfully preserved the distinctive, evocative flavor of the original glass.
Signature Rendering & Character Rejecting the sterile, dry perfection of modern optics. Wide open at f/1.5, the Impastolite delivers a mesmerizing "Glow" alongside its signature, highly painterly, swirly bokeh. Under backlit conditions, it produces rich, cascading "peacock feather" flares. Yet, as you stop down the aperture, the image rapidly transitions, revealing exceptional contrast and high resolving power.
Cinematic-Grade Artisanal Construction Leveraging our high-end cinema lens production capabilities, every mechanical and optical component is designed and hand-assembled in our bespoke optical workshop.
Black Paint & Mechanics: The main exterior barrel is crafted from high-strength 7075 aerospace-grade aluminum to significantly reduce weight. The core focusing helicoid and aperture mechanics are CNC 5-axis machined from aerospace-grade brass, providing an unmatched, buttery-smooth tactile feel.
Vintage Optics: The internal elements are crafted from decades-old New Old Stock (NOS) optical glass, perfectly replicating the exact refractive index and classic characteristics of th…
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