The Lens Cuff – Set 1

€1,999

A patented solution to attach follow focus motors directly onto a cinema lens.

Torque your motors, because you can!

What’s included:

Set 1 Lens Cuff Sizes: 65mm, 75mm, 85mm, 95mm

4x The Lens Cuff with 3x inserts/donuts each to adapt to smaller sizes (see technical data)
4x Stubby 15mm rail with 4x Sprig for optimal cable management.
4x Alcantara pouch to protect your Lens Cuff and your equipment.
1x Custom Nanuk 908 case to carry them all.

The Lens Cuff in Action

Technical Data

The Lens Cuff sizes and compatible diameters with included inserts/donuts:

  • 65mm: Adaptable to ⌀ 62.5mm, ⌀ 60mm & ⌀ 57.5mm
  • 75mm: Adaptable to ⌀ 72.5mm, ⌀ 70mm & ⌀ 67.5mm
  • 85mm: Adaptable to ⌀ 82.5mm, ⌀ 80mm & ⌀ 77.5mm
  • 95mm: Adaptable to ⌀ 92.5mm, ⌀ 90mm & ⌀ 87.5mm

Specifications
  • Machined from a single block of Aluminium Superalloy
  • Stealth Carbon Black Hard Anodised
  • Custom spring loaded wingnut fasteners with standard M4 threads
  • Low-profile lens support foot with 1/4 20 thread and Arri Standard orienting pins
  • Symmetrical 2x 15mm rail clamps

What is included

Set 1 Lens Cuff Sizes: 65mm, 75mm, 85mm, 95mm

  • 4x The Lens Cuff with 3x inserts/donuts each to adapt to smaller sizes (see technical data)
  • 4x Stubby 15mm rail with 4x Sprig for optimal cable management.
  • 4x Alcantara pouch to protect your Lens Cuff and your equipment.
  • 1x Custom Nanuk 908 case to carry them all.

FAQ

ThE LEns Cuff must have at least 10mm (3/8″) on a non-moving segment of the lens body. The provided inserts also require 10mm (3/8″) on a non-moving segment of the lens body. 5mm wide inserts will be available at a later time based on demand.

Ideal placement is on a non rotating segment of the lens between the Focus, Iris or Zoom rings. Alternatively ThE LEns Cuff may be attached anywhere on the lens where the barrel is tubular and not conical (angled).
Each LEns Cuff is is engineered to last comes with a Full 10 Year warranty against manufacturing defects. Just email us your serial number at service@thelenscuff.com and we’ll take care of the rest.
It is recommended to position up to two motors on each side of ThE LEns Cuff. Ideally, go for symmetry. If it’s a prime lens, one on each side for Focus and Iris. If it’s a zoom lens, two on one side and the third one on the other. It won’t affect the performance but it will affect the balance of your setup.
Simple, it is easy to maintain, hard wearing and protective! On top of that, it’s eco-friendly, and sustainable. We chose Anthracite original Alcantara® fabric after testing a number of options, from microfibre to chamois, leather and nylon. The pouches will protect your gear when you toss a LEns Cuff in your bag and the non-woven fabric can also be used to wipe your glasses in a pinch. It is easy to clean. For maintenance instructions visit https://www.alcantara.com/cleaning-maintenance/how-clean-alcantara/
Any Lens with a barrel diameter between 57.5mm and 114mm will match with a Lens Cuff and the provided step down rings. Stills lenses with protrusions for side switches can easily be accommodated using step down rings. Disclaimer: The lens compatibility list is curated through internal tests as well as client provided data.

Lens

Compatibility

Step-down

Notes

7artisans Vision

 95mm Front Barrel 95mm - 90mm

7artisans Spectrum

 85mm Front Barrel -

Arri Master Prime

 114mm Front Barrel Mid Barrel 114mm - 110mm between the rings

Arri Master Prime Anamorphic

 95mm Front Barrel 95mm Mid Barrel between the rings

Arri Signature Primes

 114mm Mid-Barrel Mid Barrel 114mm - 105 mm between the Iris and Focus rings

Arri Signature Zoom 16-32mm

 TBD Mid Barrel 114mm - 110mm between the rings 156mm In development

Arri Signature Zoom 25-75mm

 114mm Front Barrel Mid Barrel 114mm - 110mm between the rings

Arri Signature Zoom 45-135mm

 114mm Front Barrel Mid Barrel 114mm - 110mm between the rings

Arri Signature Zoom 65-300mm

 TBD Mid Barrel 114mm - 110mm between the rings 156mm In development

ARRI 9.5-18mm Ultra Wide Zoom

 114mm Mid Barrel 114mm - 110mm between the rings

ARRI Ultra Prime

 95mm Front Barrel 95mm Mid Barrel between the rings

Angenieux Optimo Zooms

 114mm Front Barrel 85mm with 85 - 80mm between the rings

Angenieux Anamorphic Zoom

 136mm Mid Barrel - 136mm in development

Angenieux Optimo Prime

 114mm Mid Barrel Mid Barrel 114mm - 110mm between the rings

Atlas Mercury

 95mm Front Barrel -

Atlas Orion

 114mm Front Barrel -

Chiopt Xtreme Zoom

 85mm Mid Barrel 95mm with 95 - 90mm with the support foot removed

Canon Sumire Prime

 114mm Front Barrel

Canon CN-E

 114mm Front Barrel

Canon CN-E Zoom

 - 114mm Mid Barrel

Cooke Anamorphic

 114mm Front Barrel 114mm Mid Barrel for some focal lengths

Cooke Panchro

 114mm Front Barrel 114mm - 110mm

Cooke S4 - S8

 114mm Front Barrel Most Focal lengths

Cooke SP3

 65mm Mid Barrel 65mm Mid Barrel with 65-64mm step-down insert

DZO Gnosis

 114mm Front Barrel 114mm - 110mm Mid Barrel

DZO Catta Zoom

 85mm Mid Barrel 85mm with 85-80mm between the rings

DZO Catta Ace Zoom

 85mm Mid Barrel 85mm with 85 - 80mm between the rings

DZO Pictor Zoom

 95mm Front Barrel 95 - 90mm Front Barrel between the rings

DZO Vespid Primes

 85mm Mid Barrel 85mm with 85 - 80mm Front and Mid Barrel

Fujifilm MKX Zoom

 85mm Mid Barrel 85mm with 85 - 80mm Front and Mid Barrel

Fujinon MK

 85mm Mid Barrel 85mm with 85 - 80mm Front and Mid Barrel

Fujinon Premista

 114mm Mid Barrel 114mm Mid Barrel

Great Joy 35mm Anamorphic

 85mm Front Barrel 85mm Mid Barrel with 85 - 77.5mm between the rings

Laowa Nanomorph Mirrorless

 65mm Front Barrel 65mm - 58.5mm

Laowa Nanomorph Zoom

 85mm Mid Barrel 85mm Mid Barrel with 85 - 80mm between the Focus and Zoom rings Remove the Support Foot

Laowa Ranger Zooms

 85mm Mid Barrel 85mm Mid Barrel with 85 - 77.5mm between the Focus and Zoom rings Remove the Support Foot

Leitz Cine ELSIE

 95mm Front Barrel 95mm Mid Barrel with 95 - 90mm between the rings

Leitz Cine HUGO

 95mm Front Barrel

Leitz Cine Classic

 114mm Front Barrel 114mm - 110mm Mid Barrel

Leitz Cine THALIA

 95mm Front Barrel 95mm Mid Barrel with 95 - 92.5mm between the rings

Meike S35 Cine Mini Primes

 85mm Front Barrel 85mm with 85 - 80mm Front Barrel

Meike Full Frame

 85mm & 95mm Front Barrel 95mm Front Barrel with 95 - 90mm

P+S TECHNIK EVOLUTION 2x

 85mm Mid Barrel

Rokinon XEEN CF

 114mm Mid Barrel 114mm - 110mm Mid Barrel between the rings

Sigma Cine 18-35mm T2 Zoom

 95mm Front and Mid Barrel 95mm with the support foot removed

Sigma Cine 50-100mm T2 Zoom

 95mm Front and Mid Barrel 95mm with the support foot removed

Sigma High Speed Cine Primes

 95mm Front and Mid Barrel 95mm with the support foot removed

Sigma 24-35mm T2.2 Zoom

 114mm Mid Barrel 114mm - 97.5mm Mid Barrel between the rings

Sirui Venus T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic

 85mm Mid Barrel 85mm Mid Barrel with 85 - 82.5mm between the rings with support foot removed Remove the Support Foot

Sirui Saturn T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic

 65mm Mid Barrel 65mm Mid Barrel with step-down inserts to accommodate varying diameters

Tokina Vista Primes

 114mm Front Barrel

Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 Cine ATX Zoom

 95mm Front Barrel

Tokina 11-20mm T2.9 Cine ATX Zoom

 95mm Front Barrel

Zeiss CP3

 114mm Mid Barrel Remove the Support Foot

Zeiss Nano Primes

 95mm Mid Barrel 95mm Mid Barrel with 95 - 87.5mm between the Focus and Iris rings Remove the Support Foot