Mir-1V 37mm f/2.8 (PL)

A true sleeper lens with vintage magic, the Mir-1V 37mm f/2.8 is a Soviet reinterpretation of the Zeiss Flektogon—reborn here in a rock-solid PL rehousing for cinema use.

Sitting in that sweet mid-wide focal length, this lens offers a natural field of view with just enough quirk to stand out. Expect gentle sharpness, smooth falloff, and a slightly cooler color tone that gives skin tones a soft, almost nostalgic feel. Wide open, it brings a painterly softness, while stopped down it sharpens up without ever becoming clinical.

Flaring is pronounced but cinematic, and the lens has a unique ability to add texture to digital images without overdoing it.