MODULAR "TOY LENS" KIT

Forget everything you know about large format lenses, things are about to get whacky.

Designed to take advantage of the shutter-free ObscuraFlex™ system (or any 4x5 with a built-in shutter) the fully modular “Toy Lens” kit was custom designed from the ground up to be flexible, affordable, and fun to play with.

Embracing the grungy analog vibe we love about vintage cameras and lenses, this cost-effective kit offers a range of ultra-low-fi uncoated glass optics in three focal lengths: 100mm, 150mm, and 200mm. Mix and match these lenses with the interchangeable aperture inserts from “wide open” to “pin-hole” with a variety of shapes, and create looks from “super dreamy” for moody portraits to “mostly sharp” for epic landscapes.

Each choice of aperture shape and f-stop will create its own rotatable bokeh pattern allowing you to explore a kaleidoscope of analog in-camera looks. 

The kit includes:

• Twist-Lock Lens Board
• Twist-Lock Lens Mount
• Threaded retaining ring & tool
• Your choice of optics: 100mm, 150mm, 200mm
• Six Aperture Inserts (see chart below) 
  
• Lens-cap (with bonus pinhole)
  
• Storage Case

But wait, there’s more!

The twist-lock lens board is also designed to be modular, so we have created a quick-release lens mounting system that adapts most standard 34mm (Copal #0) lenses and brings our twist-lock mount to your classic Graflex lenses so you can seamlessly switch between your toy lenses and your… erm… real lenses.

And we’re not done playing yet! We’re constantly innovating and experimenting, if these lens kits are popular we hope to expand the line to include other cameras and more aperture shapes to really expand the unique looks you can achieve.

Approximate F-Stop Equivalents:

The mathematical relationship between aperture and f-stop depends on the focal length of a given lens. The above chart provides a rough estimate of the f-stop equivalent when the various aperture inserts are combined with each lens. These numbers are approximate and refer to the theoretical amount of light transmitted, not the clarity, sharpness, or coverage of the optics. The widest apertures get pretty "artsy" with a heavily blurred vignette (see photos).