https://petapixel.com/2026/02/19/ironglass-brings-legendary-soviet-cinema-lenses-to-mirrorless-cameras/ * Reviews * Guides * Learn * Podcast * Newsletters * Sample Galleries * Store * * Log in * * * * * [ ] Type here what you are looking for Search IronGlass Brings Legendary Soviet Cinema Lenses to Mirrorless Cameras Feb 19, 2026 Jeremy Gray IronGlass, best known for its rehoused Soviet-era cinema lenses, has announced the Air series, a set of compact, modified vintage cine lenses built for filmmakers using modern mirrorless cameras. As reported by CineD, the new Air series of lenses is designed to cater to the growing number of filmmakers who are using compact, lightweight mirrorless bodies for high-end professional work. The IronGlass Air lenses move away from IronGlass' standard PL-mount cinema design toward compact, mirrorless-friendly designs. All six focal lengths, ranging from 20mm to 105mm, have unified 80mm front diameters, matched gear positions, and 15-bladed apertures. Not only will each lens be easily swappable in a cinema workflow, but they also each promise consistent visuals and aesthetics. The new lenses ship with user-swappable mounts for a wide range of camera systems, including Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm GF (perfect for the new GFX Eterna 55), and M. Six black camera lenses with orange and white markings are arranged on a dark reflective surface; five lenses stand upright, while one lies horizontally in front of the others. A three-lens set with 37mm, 58mm, and 85mm lenses is built on rehoused versions of the Mir-1B, Helios 44-2, and Jupiter-9 lenses. The Helios 44-2 is a very popular Soviet-era lens among cinematographers. For example, award-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser used an IronGlass Helios 44 lens to film sequences in Dune: Part Two. Last year, John Bilbao wrote about his experience using a Helios-44 for photography on PetaPixel. While Bilbao used an original Helios-44, rather than rehoused one, his commentary on the overall look of the lens remains instructive. "In using the Helios 44-2, I'm happy to report that I've begun to understand what other photographers really mean when they say that they love the 'character', 'rendering', or other relatively-nebulous terms used to describe the images a particular piece of gear creates. For the longest time, I sought absolute, uncompromising perfection in all of my work, poring over every single detail to deliver the sharpest, most ideal version of my product every time. What I now realize I was failing to appreciate is that photography is as much an art as it is the science I was treating it to be," Bilbao wrote. IronGlass has not yet said much about some of the other new Air lenses, including the wider 20mm and 28mm primes and the telephoto 105mm one, although it is a safe bet that the respected company will make very sound choices with all of its new Air lenses. Three black camera lenses with orange accents are displayed on a dark surface; two stand upright in the background, and one lies horizontally in the front, showing the "58 T2.1" marking. The IronGlass Air lenses are available to preorder through CVP, starting at PS1,665 for the 58mm T2.1, which is around $2,240 at current exchange rates. This is currently the only single lens available to preorder, but other lenses from the Iron Glass Air set will be available separately down the road. There are also three- and six-lens kits available to order now. The six-lens set is PS8,850, or just under $12,000, while the three-lens set, which comprises the 37mm, 58mm, and 85mm primes, is PS4,440 ($5,980). CVP expects the lenses to begin shipping this spring. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Image credits: IronGlass, CVP Equipment, News cine, cinema, emount, gfmount, ironglass, lmount, mmount, rehousedlens, rfmount, soviet, sovietlenses, video, vintage, vintagelens, zmount PetaPixel articles may include affiliate links; if you buy something through such a link, PetaPixel may earn a commission. Related Articles Two black camera lenses displayed on a dark surface with a black background. One lens is standing upright, while the other is positioned horizontally, showing the golden interior of the lens. Both lenses feature various markings and numbers. Cooke Widens Full-Frame SP3 Series With 18mm T2.4 Cine Prime Sigma Cinema Lenses Sigma's Cine Primes Are so Good They're Official Test Lenses A mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses is displayed on a sand-like surface, surrounded by four black and gold camera lenses. 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