Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics

The Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics MkII conversion of the classic CY 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* is now available. We now accept pre-order requests for the Planar conversions. Simply fill out our pre-order request form with your information and choices. After submitting a pre-order request you will be sent an invoice for 50% deposit for the conversion. This …

Hamish at 35mmc.com has done a write up about one of our rehoused Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2 Sonnar lenses. The article can be found here:https://www.35mmc.com/04/05/2020/skyllaney-rehoused-1930s-zeiss-jena-50mm-f-2/

Recently, Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics spoke with Hamish of 35mmc.com about our upcomming 5cm F/2 Bertele lens. The full interview can be found here: https://www.35mmc.com/27/04/2020/bringing-a-new-m-mount-sonnar-lens-to-market-an-interview-with-chris-andreyo-skyllaney-opto-mechanics/

Introducing the Skyllaney: 50mm f/2 ‘Bertele’.Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics is hard at work developing thier new 50mm f/2 Bertele lens. By 2021, we hope to release our first limited edition run of a 50mm f/2 classic Sonnar formula lens in native M bayonet, which optically is based very closely off the1937 pre-war era design by Dr Ludwig …

Here, at Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics, we have an affection towards Sonnar formula lenses, and we see the desire of our clients to experience these wonderful lenses for themselves. Because of that, we work on entirely restoring classic Contax I and Jupiter 8 lenses.

We have spent many months designing, developing, assembling and testing our custom-built, high precision dual 4 axis CNC machine. The machine has its four main axes (X, Y, Z, A) computer-controlled through CAM control software. It uses anti-backlash lead screws and ball screws, high precision/high torque stepper motors and high voltage drivers. The machine was …