cyklens

Cyklens is a manufacturer of precision optical lenses and imaging systems. The company designs and manufactures lenses for photography, cinematography, and machine vision.

Founded in 2005, Cyklens is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional facilities in Europe and Asia. It operates as a private company with a global distribution network.

Cyklens offers a range of products including fixed focal length primes, zoom lenses, and specialty optics for industrial imaging and aerospace applications. Core technologies include advanced multi-coatings to suppress flare, aspherical and low-dispersion elements to improve sharpness and color fidelity, and a modular mount system designed for cross-brand compatibility.

Notable product lines include the Atlas prime series and Prisma zoom series, such as Atlas 50mm f/1.4 and Prisma 24-70mm f/2.8. The company also produces machine-vision lenses and macro modules under the CyVis sub-brand.

Cyklens serves customers worldwide through authorized distributors and direct sales to professional studios and industrial clients. The company emphasizes research and development, collaborating with academic and industry partners to advance optical coatings and compact, lightweight designs. Industry reception is generally positive for image quality and build, with premium pricing cited as a trade-off.