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Company Summary
DK Optic
Rehousing Company
Company Website: http://www.dk-optic.com
DK Optic (also referred to as DK Optik or DK Optics) is a China-based rehousing company focused on the mechanical reconstruction of vintage photographic and cinema lenses—particularly the Canon FD series—for modern professional use. Unlike traditional manufacturers, DK Optic does not design or produce optical elements. Instead, they specialize in transforming classic lenses into robust, cinema-grade tools by engineering new housings with features such as cam-based focus systems, uniform front diameters, and PL mount conversions. Known for their affordability and accessible design. DK Optic shares their technology and space with Illuvision Co. - another lens rehousing outfit.
Rehoused Lens Models
Soviet 66
DK Optic Soviet 66 24mm T2.9
DK Optic Soviet 66 36mm T2.9
DK Optic Soviet 66 52mm T2.3
DK Optic Soviet 66 64mm T2.3
DK Optic Soviet 66 72mm T2.3
DK Optic Soviet 66 96mm T2.3
DK Optic Soviet 66 120mm T2.3
Leica R
Soviet FF
DK Optic Soviet FF MIR-20M 20mm T3.6
DK Optic Soviet FF MIR-10A 28mm T3.6
DK Optic Soviet FF MIR-1B 37mm T2.9
DK Optic Soviet FF Helios 44-2 58mm T2.1
DK Optic Soviet FF Jupiter-9 85mm T2.1
Nikon
DK Optic Nikon Nikkor 8mm T2.9
Mamiya 645
DK Optic Mamiya 645 17mm T2.9
DK Optic Mamiya 645 25mm T2.8
DK Optic Mamiya 645 32mm T2.3
DK Optic Mamiya 645 40mm T2.3
DK Optic Mamiya 645 50mm T2.3
DK Optic Mamiya 645 57mm T1.6
DK Optic Mamiya 645 78mm T2.3
DK Optic Mamiya 645 107mm T2.3
Canon FD SSC
DK Optic Canon FD 17mm T4.1
DK Optic Canon FD 20mm T2.9
DK Optic Canon FD 24mm T2.9
DK Optic Canon FD 35mm T2.1
DK Optic Canon FD 50mm T1.5
DK Optic Canon FD 85mm T1.9
DK Optic Canon FD 100mm T2.9
LOMO Standard Speed
DK Optic LOMO 18mm T2.9
DK Optic LOMO 28mm T2.1
DK Optic LOMO 35mm T2.1
DK Optic LOMO 50mm T2.1
DK Optic LOMO 75mm T2.1
DK Optic LOMO 100mm T2.1
DK Optic LOMO 150mm T2.9
Petzval
DK Optic Petzval 55mm T1.8
DK Optic Petzval 80.5mm T2.0
ZEISS Jena
DK Optic ZEISS Jena MC 20mm T2.9
DK Optic ZEISS Jena MC 24mm T2.9
DK Optic ZEISS Jena MC 35mm T2.5
DK Optic ZEISS Jena MC 50mm T1.9
DK Optic ZEISS Prakticar 80mm T1.9
DK Optic ZEISS Tevidon 100mm T2.9
DK Optic ZEISS Jena MC 135mm T3.6
Minolta MD
DK Optic Minolta 17mm T4.1
DK Optic Minolta 20mm T2.9
DK Optic Minolta 21mm T2.9
DK Optic Minolta 28mm T2.1
DK Optic Minolta 35mm T1.9
DK Optic Minolta 50mm T1.5
DK Optic Minolta 50mm T1.3
DK Optic Minolta 58mm T1.3
DK Optic Minolta 85mm T1.8
DK Optic Minolta 100mm T2.6
DK Optic Minolta 100mm T2.1
DK Optic Minolta 135mm T2.1
Canon FD L
DK Optic Canon FD L 14mm T2.9
DK Optic Canon FD L 24mm T1.6
DK Optic Canon FD 50mm T1.3 nFD
DK Optic Canon FD L 50mm T1.3
DK Optic Canon FD L 85mm T1.3
DK Optic Canon FD L 100mm T2.1
DK Optic Canon FD L 135mm T2.1
Key Figures
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History
Late 2010s – Early 2020s
Company likely founded in this period, though no public record of the exact year exists. DK Optik began as a small operation focused on the rehousing of Canon FD lenses for cinema use.
2020s
DK Optik gained industry attention through its affordable Canon FD rehousing sets and began expanding into additional vintage lens series. The company adopted cam-based focusing systems and customization features such as PL mounts and uniform front diameters.
Media
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