TLS (True Lens Services) is a world-leading specialist in professional cinema optics, trusted by filmmakers, cinematographers, and camera teams at the very highest level of the industry. Renowned for its precision engineering and deep technical knowledge, TLS designs, engineers, and manufactures cine lenses that combine exceptional mechanical reliability with distinctive optical character.
For decades, TLS has been at the forefront of lens rehousing—transforming vintage and still-photography optics into robust, production-ready cinema tools. These legendary lenses are re-engineered to work seamlessly with modern digital camera systems, delivering classic character with contemporary performance, accuracy, and consistency. Every TLS rehousing is built to exacting standards, ensuring smooth mechanics, precise focus control, and dependable operation on set.
Today, TLS has evolved beyond rehousing into a true cine lens innovator. Alongside preserving optical heritage, the company actively develops new lenses that push creative and technical boundaries. By blending modern optical design with carefully curated character, TLS creates tools that inspire filmmakers while meeting the demands of high-end production workflows.
TLS also offers comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and repair for professional cine lenses. From preventative care to complex restoration, the team’s expertise ensures lenses perform at their best throughout their working life. This commitment to longevity and performance has made TLS a long-term partner for rental houses, studios, and owner-operators worldwide.
At its core, TLS is driven by a passion for optics, craftsmanship, and creative collaboration. With a forward-looking approach rooted in decades of experience, TLS continues to shape the future of cinema lenses—honouring the past, innovating for the present, and building tools that will define the images of tomorrow.
