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Lomo Illumina MK II Superspeed Lens Hire
18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm - PL Mount
• Superspeed with Vintage Character
• T1.3 Across the Set
• Modern Cine Housing
• PL Mount
The Lomo Illumina MK II superspeed primes offer a rare combination in today’s cinema world: vintage Russian glass with a fast T1.3 aperture throughout the entire focal range, all rehoused into robust, modern cine bodies built for demanding professional use. These lenses deliver a look that stands apart from both contemporary cinema primes and classic vintage sets, making them a popular choice for hire for narrative work, commercials, music videos and stylised high-end content.
A Unique Vintage Image From Russian Cinema Glass
The Illumina MK II optics are based on historic Russian lens designs, known for their distinctive cinematic rendering. Expect an aesthetic that blends the charm of classic LOMO lenses with improved consistency and usability:
- Creamy, expressive bokeh
- Subtle halation and glow at wider apertures
- Organic contrast with a gentle roll-off
- Slight micro-flare and warm colour tones
- A look that feels analogue and emotionally rich
This makes them ideal for productions wanting a strong, identifiable visual signature — something beautifully different from clinical modern lenses.
True Superspeed Performance – T1.3 Across the Range
The highlight of the Illumina MK II series is their exceptional speed. With T1.3 available on every focal length, these lenses excel in low-light environments and provide stunningly shallow depth of field. Perfect for night shoots, emotionally intimate scenes, or productions wanting to lean into the dreamy separation that only superspeed primes can achieve.
At T1.3, the lenses produce a beautifully soft, atmospheric look with gentle fall-off — while stopping down delivers excellent sharpness and contrast without losing their unique character.
There’s not many lenses can give Superspeed performance at 18mm – but these do, and the incredible performance of these puts them in the same league as the cinematic staple Zeiss Superspeeds, especially given that the Mk I Superspeeds were also created with soviet era glass, with much of the technological knowhow and manufacture process carrying over to the West German-made Superspeed Mk IIs.
Why Choose the Lomo Illumina MK II?
- Superspeed T1.3 primes across the set
- Vintage Russian optical character with a soft, cinematic feel
- Durable modern housings ready for professional workflows
- Ideal for drama, commercials, music videos and stylised cinematography
- A great middle ground between classic LOMO looks and rehoused modern performance
The Lomo Superspeed MK II are an incredible choice for hire for many reasons, but if you’re looking for a different aesthetic or looking for further advice then feel free to contact any of our hire teams.
