Bausch & Lomb / Spherical Prime
Bausch & Lomb Super Baltar, TLS Rehoused
Rehoused vintage primes described by Old Fast Glass as warm, lower in contrast and softer at the edges. The documented TLS set uses matched 110mm fronts.
Representative lens illustration. Details simplified. Not to scale.
01 / The lens
Optical Profile
- Lens type
- Spherical Prime
- Focal range
- 20–152mm in the referenced set
- Max. aperture
- T2.3 core; varies by focal length
- Coverage
- Super 35
Super 35. Longer focal lengths may cover Full Frame; check the individual lens and sensor mode.
- Mounts
- PL
- Image circle
- Not established
GLM sourcing
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GLM editorial assessment
Rendering notes
These are qualitative selection notes. Evaluate the exact lens version, focal length and aperture on your intended camera.
Use cases
- Vintage portraiture with softer edges
- Character-led Super 35 narrative work
Tradeoffs to test
- Full-frame coverage is focal-length dependent.
- Specifications and condition belong to the particular rehoused set.
02 / Before the shoot
Plan a lens test
Test the focal lengths and apertures you expect to use. Check the center and edges, move a light across frame, and pull focus through your planned working distances. Include skin tones and the lighting conditions from your shoot.
03 / Further reading
Sources
Consult the original documentation for the specific focal length, mount and lens version. GLM's rendering notes and use cases are editorial interpretation.