Forget everything you know about large format lenses, things are about to get whacky.
Built to take advantage of the shutter-free ObscuraFlex 4x5 adapter, the fully modular “Toy Lens” kit was custom designed from the ground up to be flexible, affordable, and fun to play with.
Fully 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” and create looks from “super dreamy” for moody portraits to “mostly sharp” for epic landscapes.
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 Irish shapes to really expand the unique looks you can achieve.
Approximate F-Stop Equivalents:
Aperture Insert
100 mm
150 mm
200 mm
Wide-Open
ƒ2.2
ƒ3.2
ƒ4.4
Hexagon 1
ƒ2.5
ƒ3.6
ƒ5
Hexagon 2
ƒ4
ƒ6
ƒ8
Hexagon 3
ƒ5.6
ƒ8
ƒ11
Hexagon 4
ƒ9
ƒ14
ƒ18
Pin-Hole
ƒ33
ƒ50
ƒ66
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.
Build your Graflex kit below.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING
To make this niche project possible, all items are MADE TO ORDER using on-demand manufacturing technology. Once your order is placed it cannot be canceled and cannot be returned under any circumstances.
COMPATIBILITY
We currently have twist-lock lens boards for Graflex Speed & Crown Graphic 4x5 cameras only but hope expand the supported cameras soon. If you have any doubt, email us BEFORE YOU ORDER.
SHIPPING TIMES & RATES
Most items are made to order and have a 1 to 2 week production time, please plan accordingly.
To avoid loosing money we have calculated flat shipping rates based on our actual costs.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Orders shipped outside the US may be subject to import duty (tariffs) imposed by your country's government on US exports, these cost are NOT included in the purchase price and are your responsibility.
PROTOTYPE CHANGES
The ObscuraFlex™ system is still in active development and is constantly being tweaked and improved. The version you receive will be the latest version available at the time of your order and may not be visually identical to the version pictured here.
