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| Specification | ARRI Ensō Prime | Bausch & Lomb Super Baltar, TLS Rehoused |
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| Overview | LPL primes with a compact T2.1 core and support for ARRI Ensō Vintage Elements. The core 18–105mm lenses share 95mm fronts. | 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. |
| Lens type | Spherical Prime | Spherical Prime |
| Focal range | 10.5–250mm | 20–152mm in the referenced set |
| Max. aperture | T2.1–T2.8, by focal length | T2.3 core; varies by focal length |
| Coverage | Super 35 / Full Frame Large Format / LF Open Gate. Check the intended sensor mode and camera compatibility. | Super 35 Super 35. Longer focal lengths may cover Full Frame; check the individual lens and sensor mode. |
| Mounts | LPL | PL |
| Image circle | Not established | Not established |
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