The central idea of this collection is beautyâcapturing and reflecting beauty. My mother is the source of this inspiration. Itâs about seeing beauty in everythingâas a mother sees her child, and a child sees his mother. Light and shadow, contrasts, good and badâperfectly imperfect, yet beautiful.
The quest was to create a timeless imageâsomething enduring, classic, and free from trends. A pleasing image that draws the viewer into the emotional state of the scene subtly, without relying on forced optical tricks or overpowering effects.
The Vision Behind SUĂREZ
Image Development
We began with the excellent Canon Sumire as our foundation, then spent nearly a year studying classic and vintage optics in the projector room. Taking notes on what we loved, we meticulously developed SUĂREZ with precision and care.
To craft a beauty-focused, cosmetic lens, we:
– Reduced acutance and contrast to the limitâwithout sacrificing resolution.
– Enhanced color presence and warmth at the diffusion point of line pairs, producing more even and glowing skin tones.
– Maintained a moderate focus roll-off that is creamy and produces a pleasant separation.
– Preserved halation, allowing it to complement the unique bokeh we achieved.
-Controlled distortion, to keep the image free from optical effects that compromise the setâs intent.
About The Journey
Creating lenses has been a deeply personal journeyâfilled with trials, errors, and beautiful moments, much like life itself. Though I launched LVX just two years ago, this project has been years in the making.
LVX is the Latin word for lightâa cornerstone of my life. Not only does light shape my work as a filmmaker, but I also strive to seek and share the light of truth, service, and love as a human being.
For many years, I battled addiction. LVX, like so much of what I do now, stands as a testament to my triumph over those years of darkness.
Purpose and Meaning
Now, Iâm taking LVX in an even more personal direction. I no longer want to simply make lensesâmany already do that, and many do it well. For me, itâs about purpose and meaning. I want these lenses to signify somethingânot just to capture light beautifully, but to reveal it, to embody it.
SUĂREZ is a lens collection Iâve dedicated to my motherâa strong, beautiful woman who taught me how to be a good man. Despite my flaws, she showed me how to remain a decent human being. Today, I honor her with this collection, bearing her last name as both a reminder and a duty.
Inspired by this legacy, LVX Badalamenti Cinema Optics takes its next creative and social leap with the launch of the SUĂREZ optical collection.
These are more than lenses. The SUĂREZ project is inflamed with soulâone nourished by humanism and a clear philanthropic mission.
Social Impact
Thatâs why 50% of the profits from this collection will go to Nova Vita, an organization that provides food, care, and dignity to babies born in Santa Teresita, a womenâs prison in Guatemala City.
There, children of incarcerated women are born and raised until the age of fourâonly to be separated from their mothers and handed over, if theyâre lucky, to a relative. If not, to a state orphanage.
These children enter the world under inhumane conditions: no government funding for basic needs, no early stimulation, and no proper facilities for their development.
Technical Specifications
- Full-Frame Coverage â Large image circle compatible with 35mm Full-Frame / large-format cameras.
- 46.7mm Image Circle
- 8K-Capable
- Near-Zero Lens Breathing (Internal Focus)
- 300° Focus Barrel Rotation
Product configurations and availability
LVX offers two versions of the SUĂREZ collection
-Please note that you will have to arrange the Canon Sumire lenses and send those to LVX-
Price is per conversion and rehousing, upon receiving the lens from the client.
LT Version (Conversion): Uses original Canon Sumire housing with custom paint and detailing
When converting a set of 6 lenses: $4,600 per lens.
When converting an individual lens: $5,000
Rehoused Version: Fully machined from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum while maintaining lightweight characteristics.
When converting a set of 6 lenses: $7,000 per lens
When converting an individual lens: $7,500
Additional coating removal service is available for $1,000 per lens.
Production requires a 50% deposit with a current delivery time of four months. All units ship from Los Angeles with local pickup available.
For orders or purchase-related questions, reach us at [email protected]