True Lens Services, also known as TLS, a privately owned company headquartered in the UK, was founded in 2001 and employs approximately 20 individuals. The company specializes in the design, customization, manufacturing, servicing, and repair of cinema and broadcast lenses.
On August 13, 2026, True Lens Services (TLS) announced the expansion of its global distributor network, which aims to provide filmmakers, cinematographers, and rental houses with direct access to its rehouse lenses without requiring travel to the UK. Previously, on July 9, 2026, TLS released the Storyteller Set, a curated trio of classic lenses designed to deliver vintage cinema character while keeping ownership accessible. Earlier, on June 10, 2026, TLS concluded a productive week at Cine Gear Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, where the company showcased its latest additions and established products, noting an optimistic industry mood. This followed the news from June 3, 2026, that cinematographer Fabian Gamper used TLS Cooke Speed Panchros lenses for his feature film "Sound of Falling," which premiered in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and received the Jury Prize.
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