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True Lens Services

Name: True Lens Services
Address: Glass House, Dawsons Lane, Barwell, Leicester, LE98BE, GB
Telephone: +441455848411

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True Lens Services (TLS) design, customise, manufacture, service & repair high quality cinema and broadcast lenses.

We are recognised worldwide for its lens innovation, with an unbeatable reputation.

16/10/2026

Not all secrets stay hidden.

We've been working on something new behind the scenes.
Designed with freedom, mobility, and creativity in mind.

Join our adventure. A new ecosystem begins.
Chapter 01: R-Series.

Be among the first to hear about it: [email protected]

14/10/2026

We’re heading to .india Asia’s Broadcasting & Infotainment Show 2026 in Mumbai!

Come and find us at the Production Village from 22–24 October and get a closer look at our latest addition! 👀✨

Whether you’re looking to explore what’s new or connect with the TLS team, we’d love to see you there!

📅 22–24 October 2026
📍 Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
🎥 Production Village

Find out more about the event: https://www.abishow.com/
We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌

08/10/2026

NEW: TLS CORE SETS 🎬

Rehoused. Ready for Your Next Production.

We’ve brought together some of the most sought-after vintage cinema glass into carefully curated Core Sets — professionally rehoused by TLS and ready for your next production.

✨ Canon FD SSC
✨ Canon Rangefinder — including the legendary 50mm ‘Dream Lens’
✨ Zeiss Contax AE

Three iconic lens families. Three distinctive looks. One focused way to build your vintage collection.

Looking for a particular lens rather than a full set? We also have a selection of individual lenses available to buy, giving you the flexibility to build your collection at your own pace — whether you’re adding a single lens today or expanding an existing set further down the line.

Sets or singles. Your next look starts here!

👉 Explore the new TLS Core Sets:
https://www.truelens.co.uk/lenses-for-sale/core-set

05/10/2026

🔥🔥🔥 Take a look at what’s new from our friends at Old Fast Glass!

Their latest cinema lens additions are seriously impressive — amazing glass, beautiful character and plenty to get excited about! 🙌✨

Check them out! 👀

02/10/2026

Classic Nikon. Modern Cinema.

What makes the Nikon AI and AI-S lenses so special for cinematography?

We caught up with Burak Turan () Cinematographer to hear first-hand about the look, character and creative possibilities these iconic vintage lenses can bring to modern productions.

From their distinctive rendering and beautiful fall-off to the unique character they can add to an image, Nikon AI lenses continue to offer cinematographers a powerful creative tool.

🎬 Hear from Burak Turan who has experienced them in action and discover what makes these lenses so compelling for modern filmmaking.

Classic Nikon. Modern Cinema.

17/09/2026

Amazing 🙌

15/09/2026

🏆 Emmy Awards 2026 | Celebrating Spider Noir

A huge congratulations to Darran Tiernan, ISC, on winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour) for Spider-Noir.
We’re incredibly proud that TLS rehoused Canon Rangefinder lenses played a part in creating the distinctive visual language of the series.

For Spider-Noir, Darran tested a number of vintage lens options before ultimately choosing the Canon Rangefinder primes, helping create the authentic, atmospheric look that brought the series’ noir aesthetic to life.

The lenses were hired from Keslow Camera, and we’re delighted to see them contribute to such an outstanding piece of cinematography.

Congratulations, Darran and to the entire Spider-Noir team on this well-deserved recognition! 🎬🏆

Have you been thinking about rehousing your own lenses?

TLS can transform vintage stills glass into professional cinema lenses — retaining the optical character you love while adding the reliability, functionality and usability required for modern productions.

Explore Canon Rangefinder rehousing on the TLS website (link in bio) or get in touch [email protected]

Your vintage lenses. Your vision. Rehoused for modern cinema.

10/09/2026

TLS is heading to Amsterdam!

We’re excited to be attending The Rentals Group’s Amsterdam Lens Event during the IBC weekend, alongside some of the biggest names in cinema optics – for an evening dedicated to cinema lenses!

And guess what? We’re bringing some very special glass with us… 👀

Come and see the TLS Nikon AI & AI-S lenses up close — and, more importantly, get the chance to test them for yourself.

📍 Camera Rentals, Amsterdam
📅 12 September 2026
⏰ 19:00–23:00

See you there!

03/09/2026

Classic Nikon. Engineered by TLS. Ready for Modern Cinema.

Nikon’s legendary AI/ AI-S optics have been loved by filmmakers for decades, celebrated for their natural rendering, beautiful focus fall-off, and unmistakable vintage character.

Now, TLS has given these iconic lenses a new life.
Each lens is carefully rehoused into a professional cinema body, preserving the character filmmakers love while adding the precision, reliability, and functionality demanded by modern productions.

• Beautiful bokeh
• Natural depth and focus fall-off
• Controlled flares
• Fast and versatile
• Optimised for modern cameras
• Available in 11 focal lengths

Already own a Nikon AI/AI-S donor set? Now is the perfect time to rehouse your lenses with us for just £3,950 per lens.

Don’t have a set? No problem. A fully rehoused 9-lens Nikon AI/AI-S set is also available, ready for your next production, for under £50,000.

📩 Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

26/08/2026

From Damage to Restoration

Before & After: a smashed rear element on a Cooke SP 32mm, carefully removed and replaced with a new optical element.

Damage to a lens element can have a significant impact on image quality, but with the right expertise, precision and replacement components, a lens can often be brought back to life.

At TLS, our lens technicians have extensive experience working with complex vintage and modern cinema optics — from element replacement and optical servicing to separating and re-cementing elements.

🔍 Want to learn more about lens elements?

Read our guide to separating and re-cementing elements and discover what a floating element optical design is, within the TLS Knowledge Centre.

https://truelens.co.uk/separating-and-re-cementing-elements
https://truelens.co.uk/what-is-a-floating-element-optical-design

Address

Glass House, Dawsons Lane, Barwell
Leicester
LE98BE

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441455848411

Website

https://www.truelens.co.uk/

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