MKI to MKII Trade-in Program

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As an existing MKI customer, you can trade them in and upgrade to our MKII Rehousing.

MKII has many improvements and high-end usability features, such as:

  • Completely New & Improved Design
  • Internal Focusing System
  • Full Clip-on Matte Box Compatibility
  • Shimmable Stainless Steel PL / EF mounts
  • Increased 300-degree focus ring rotation
  • Improved Close Focus Distance
  • T-stop Markings
  • Round 15 Blade Aperture
  • Reverse Direction Focus Scales

The MKII price is $2900 per lens + the cost of the donor optics, but all existing customers who already own the ‘MKI” rehoused lenses now have the option to trade them in and only pay $1900 for the MKII version!

Terms and Conditions: Your MKI lenses can have cosmetical or mechanical signs of use. The optics from your MKI lenses will go to your MKII lenses, so please ensure they are still in good condition before sending them. This upgrade also allows you to change the spec of your existing rehousing to anything you like on MKII, such as mount, optical modifications, markings, etc. You will need to ship the lenses to us at your own expense, but we will pay for the MKII shipping back to you.

Please note, if you plan to use these lenses with 35mm film cameras, such as Aanton 235/535, Arri 235/435/535, etc., you will need a replacement iris ring to get enough clearance above the mirror chamber. We can provide these replacement rings free of charge or install them when assembling your order, so please let us know if you need them once your order has been made.

Important: The estimated delivery for MKII lenses is 16-18 months, but this constantly changes based on the order queue. You can secure your queue spot with a 50% deposit at the checkout. The second 50% only needs to be paid before lenses are due to be shipped.

We value and appreciate your continuous support!
IronGlass Team.

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Description

With MKII, we started from scratch! Every element of mechanics and MKI body was changed to achieve the next level of performance, precision, and reliability! The new design now has the universal position of gears across the set, an easily shimmable PL / EF mount system (with more mount options to come), T-stop markings, Reverse Direction Focus Scale, a 15 aperture blade iris for every lens and much more!

At the heart of it all, we now have what we call a “hybrid focus system”, which is a combination of a new & refined helicoid combined with technology generally found in CAM-driven focus systems. The result is a very reliable, rugged focus system that feels like a CAM-driven focus ring, even on lenses with weighty optical blocks such as Helios 40-2 and Tair-11A. Combined with an internal focus design that no longer limits the clip-on Matt Box weight, these lenses are now an absolute joy to use, which is what MKII rehousing is all about. Our goal was to make these beautiful optics capable of handling even the most demanding filming environments, and with MKII, we finally achieved this goal!

Main Features:

  • Completely New & Improved Design
  • Internal Focusing System
  • Full Clip-on Matte Box Compatibility
  • Shimmable Stainless Steel PL / EF mounts
  • Increased 300-degree focus ring rotation
  • Improved Close Focus Distance
  • T-stop Markings
  • Round 15 Blade Aperture
  • Reverse Direction Focus Scales

Specifications

  • Completely New & Improved Design
  • Internal Focusing System
  • Full Clip-on Matte Box Compatibility
  • Shimmable Stainless Steel PL / EF mounts
  • Increased 300-degree focus ring rotation
  • Improved Close Focus Distance
  • T-stop Markings
  • Round 15 Blade Aperture
  • Reverse Direction Focus Scales

Payments, shipping, warranty

Delivery

Processing time for Modified lenses is 2-3 months and for Rehoused lenses 16-18 months.

Please note, the buyer is responsible for any customs fees and charges in their own country. We can not predict these fees in each country, but we are happy to assist each buyer where possible. If you have any requests, please contact us prior to the shipping of your order.

IRONGLASSADAPTERS guarantees the condition of every item as it is described on our Web site. If you are not satisfied that your item is as described, return your purchase within 30 days of its original shipment date for a refund.

UPS fast mail

UPS fast mail

Delivery time
8-15 days

Ukrposhta Standard mail

Ukrposhta Standard mail

Delivery time
30-40 days

Payment methods

We take care of each of you by offering various payment methods: PayPal, VISA, MasterCard, and other global debit & credit cards.

With this variety, you can rest assured that your online shopping is safe. Choose a convenient payment method and save your time!

We offer the following payment methods:

VISA Electron

VISA Electron

Visa Maestro

Visa Maestro

Mastercard

Mastercard

American Express

American Express

1 year warranty

Our warranty covers all parts and labor associated with fixing any issues related to the housing and mechanics of the lens. It does not cover damage or age-related deterioration of the optics themselves. It also does not cover accidental damage or damage from misuse.

Please note, the warranty is non-transferable.