{"title":"Cine Lenses","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"angenieux-paris-25-0-95-type-m1-regular","title":"P. Angénieux Paris 25mm, Type M1","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eP. Angénieux Paris 25mm f\/0.95 Type M1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a seriously fast French-made 16mm cine prime from one of cinema's most important lens manufacturers.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIntroduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1953\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Type M1 was designed as a 25mm standard lens for 16mm motion-picture cameras. Its defining feature is the remarkable \u003cstrong\u003ef\/0.95 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e, which made it an exceptionally fast lens for its era and particularly useful when working with limited available light. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 25mm focal length gives a useful general-purpose perspective on 16mm film, while the f\/0.95 aperture opens up considerably more low-light flexibility and depth-of-field control than slower cine lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's fully manual, with helical focusing down to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.45m \/ 18 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, and uses the standard \u003cstrong\u003eC-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e found across a wide range of vintage 16mm cine cameras. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBeyond its practical use, the Type M1 has become a particularly interesting piece of Angénieux history. Its combination of extreme speed, compact C-Mount design and early-1950s French cine engineering gives it genuine collector appeal as well as plenty of character for filmmakers who still want to shoot vintage glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC-Mount cine cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable-light filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral-purpose 16mm work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople and portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage cine setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngénieux collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage cinema lens collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptation to compatible digital cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe standout feature here is undoubtedly the \u003cstrong\u003ef\/0.95 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is an exceptionally fast lens, particularly considering Angénieux introduced the Type M1 in the early 1950s. Angénieux's own historical account describes the lens as having broken the era's “speed barrier” when it appeared in 1953. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e25mm on 16mm film\u003c\/strong\u003e, it sits around the standard\/general-purpose part of the system rather than behaving like a particularly wide or long lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lens uses \u003cstrong\u003eC-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it mechanically compatible with appropriate C-Mount cine cameras. It can also be adapted to some modern mirrorless systems, although coverage varies considerably depending on sensor size. This was designed around a much smaller 16mm image area, so full sensor coverage shouldn't be assumed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is also some interesting history behind this model. The Type M1 was developed for 16mm cine use, including Bell \u0026amp; Howell's Filmo system. Historical Angénieux material confirms that the company supplied C-Mount 16mm lenses for the Bell \u0026amp; Howell Filmo 70 series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701181300790,"sku":"616405W","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/P.ANGENIEUX-M1-0.95-1.png?v=1790129739"},{"product_id":"angenieux-paris-50-1-5-type-85-regular","title":"P.Angénieux Paris 50mm, Type S5","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eP. Angénieux Paris 50mm f\/1.5 Type S5\u003c\/strong\u003e is an incredibly rare vintage French prime with a classic 50mm focal length and a bright f\/1.5 maximum aperture.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt 50mm, it offers a natural standard perspective, while the fast f\/1.5 aperture gives plenty of flexibility in available light and allows for more control over depth of field. It's the kind of vintage glass that makes sense both as a lens to shoot with and as an interesting piece for an Angénieux or vintage camera collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis example features a distinctive silver\/chrome finish with fully manual focus and aperture control. Its engraved focusing scale is marked in both metres and feet, with a minimum marked focusing distance of approximately 0.75m \/ 2.5ft, while the aperture scale runs from f\/1.5 through to f\/22.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngénieux collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage lens collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual-focus photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraiture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable-light photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-light shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage optical rendering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod camera collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptation to compatible modern cameras, once the mount is confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e50mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a familiar, natural perspective, making it useful for everything from portraits and people to general photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.5 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly fast for a vintage standard prime. Beyond the extra light-gathering ability, shooting towards the wider end of the aperture range gives greater control over subject separation and depth of field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701181399094,"sku":"7132358","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/P.ANGENIEUX-typeS5-1.5-1.png?v=1790128442"},{"product_id":"bolex-kern-switar-10mm-1-6-h16-rx-regular","title":"Kern-Paillard Switar 10mm, H16 RX, W\/Focus Lever","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Kern-Paillard Switar 10mm f\/1.6 H16 RX is a fast, wide-angle \u003cstrong\u003e16mm cine prime\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for Bolex H16 Reflex cameras and comes with preview\/focus lever.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt 10mm, it gives a genuinely wide field of view on 16mm film, making it useful for interiors, establishing shots, landscapes and handheld filmmaking where you want plenty in the frame. The \u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.6 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e also makes it relatively fast for such a compact vintage cine lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBut the important part of the name is \u003cstrong\u003eRX\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBolex H16 Reflex cameras use a prism in the optical path to divert part of the incoming light to the viewfinder. That prism affects optical performance, particularly with shorter focal lengths and wider apertures. Kern-Paillard's RX lenses were specifically corrected to account for that prism. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo while the lens uses a standard \u003cstrong\u003eC-Mount thread\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's much more specifically a purpose-built lens for the Bolex H16 Reflex system than simply a generic C-Mount 10mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a proper piece of Swiss-made Bolex cine glass, compact, fast and very much designed for shooting motion picture film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolex H16 Reflex cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide establishing shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteriors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandheld 16mm work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage cine lens collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptation to compatible digital cinema systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn standard 16mm, \u003cstrong\u003e10mm is a wide-angle focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving considerably more space around your subject than the more normal 25mm lenses commonly associated with Bolex H16 kits. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe f\/1.6 maximum aperture makes it useful when available light is limited, while manual focus and aperture give you the direct mechanical control expected from a vintage cine prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eC-Mount uses a 1-inch diameter, 32-thread-per-inch mounting thread with a standard 17.52mm flange focal distance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe RX designation matters most when using it as intended on an H16 Reflex. Bolex's own documentation states that H16 RX lenses are specially corrected to compensate for the camera's reflex prism, particularly when using shorter focal lengths and wider apertures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt can also be adapted to some modern mirrorless and digital cinema cameras, although compatibility, sensor coverage and resulting image characteristics depend on the camera and adapter being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe focus does lock slightly and can be easily fixed with an approved solvent and re-lubrication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701181628470,"sku":"742871T","price":900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/KernSwiss-1.6-10mmH16RX-forbolex-1.png?v=1790087124"},{"product_id":"bolex-kern-switar-25mm-1-5-ar-c-mount-regular","title":"Kern-Paillard Switar 25mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Kern-Paillard Switar 25mm f\/1.5 AR is a classic Swiss-made \u003cstrong\u003e16mm cine prime\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for Bolex and other compatible C-Mount motion picture cameras.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e25mm focal length gives a natural, general-purpose perspective on 16mm film\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a useful everyday lens for people, documentary work, street scenes and general filmmaking. It's a versatile middle ground between the wider 10mm and 16mm lenses and longer telephoto options such as the 75mm Yvar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts standout feature is the \u003cstrong\u003efast f\/1.5 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e. That gives you considerably more flexibility in lower light and allows greater control over depth of field than slower cine lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAR designation refers to anti-reflection treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping control flare and maintain contrast, particularly in more challenging or contrasty lighting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLike the other Kern lenses, it's fully manual and built around the compact C-Mount system that helped make Bolex H16 cameras so versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolex H16 cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday cine shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople and portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable-light shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-light situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage cine lens collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptation to compatible digital cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e25mm on standard 16mm film\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sits around the normal\/general-purpose end of the system rather than being a particularly wide or telephoto lens. That makes it one of the more versatile focal lengths for a Bolex kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.5 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e is also relatively fast, making this Switar particularly useful when available light is limited. Current specialist listings identify the combination of the 25mm focal length, f\/1.5 aperture and AR coating as key characteristics of this model. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt can also be adapted to compatible modern mirrorless cameras. However, because this was designed as cine glass for a smaller image area, \u003cstrong\u003esensor coverage should be checked for the particular camera being used\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701181726774,"sku":"S336483","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Kernpaillard-1.5-25mm-1.png?v=1790125624"},{"product_id":"bolex-kern-swittar-10-1-6-h16-rx-c-mount-regular","title":"Kern-Paillard Switar 10mm, H16 RX","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Kern-Paillard Switar 10mm f\/1.6 H16 RX is a fast, ultra-wide \u003cstrong\u003e16mm cine prime designed specifically for Bolex H16 Reflex cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt 10mm, it gives a genuinely wide field of view on standard 16mm film, making it particularly useful when you want to capture plenty of the scene. Think interiors, architecture, landscapes, establishing shots and handheld filmmaking where getting physically further away isn't always an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.6 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e also makes this a relatively fast wide-angle lens, giving you more flexibility when available light starts to drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eH16 RX designation is important\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bolex H16 Reflex cameras place a prism in the optical path to direct part of the image to the viewfinder. RX lenses were optically corrected to account for this system, particularly with shorter focal lengths and wider apertures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo while it uses the familiar \u003cstrong\u003eC-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, this isn't simply a generic C-Mount 10mm lens. It's a purpose-built piece of Kern glass for the Bolex H16 Reflex system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolex H16 Reflex cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide establishing shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteriors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandheld filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable-light shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Bolex setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKern and Bolex collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn standard 16mm film, \u003cstrong\u003e10mm is a very wide focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e. It gives substantially more room around the subject than the 16mm Yvar and a much wider perspective than a standard 25mm cine lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts fast \u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.6 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it particularly versatile for a vintage ultra-wide cine lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003e10mm + f\/1.6 + RX correction\u003c\/strong\u003e is also important. Short, fast lenses are where the optical effects of the Bolex reflex prism become particularly relevant, which is why Kern produced dedicated RX-corrected lenses for the H16 Reflex system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt can be adapted to some modern digital cameras using the appropriate C-Mount adapter, although this lens was designed around the 16mm image area, so \u003cstrong\u003esensor coverage needs to be checked for the camera being used\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnly one of two lenses comes with the original lens cap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701181792310,"sku":"1482156","price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Kernpaillard-H16RX-10mm-1.6-2.png?v=1790127380"},{"product_id":"bolex-kern-yvar-75-2-8-regular","title":"Kern-Paillard Yvar 75mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Kern-Paillard Yvar 75mm f\/2.8 is a classic Swiss-made \u003cstrong\u003etelephoto cine prime\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for Bolex H16 and other compatible 16mm C-Mount cameras.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn 16mm film, 75mm gives you a distinctly tight telephoto view, making it well suited to portraits, close details, distant subjects and shots where you want to isolate your subject from the surrounding scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a fully manual lens, with manual focus and aperture control, and features Kern's distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eVisifocus depth-of-field scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the aperture changes, the Visifocus system gives the operator a quick visual indication of the available depth of field. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lens was introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1950, \u003c\/strong\u003eBolex noted that it could remain on an H16 turret alongside shorter focal-length lenses without obstructing their field of view. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolex H16 cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistant subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage cine setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKern and Bolex collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 75mm is a telephoto Lens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistorical specifications give it a minimum focusing distance of around \u003cstrong\u003e5ft \/ 1.5m\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an aperture range from \u003cstrong\u003ef\/2.8 to f\/22\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt uses a standard \u003cstrong\u003eC-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is also an important distinction from shorter RX-specific Bolex lenses. Historical Bolex technical information explains that standard 16mm C-Mount lenses properly focus on both reflex and non-reflex H16 bodies, while RX optical correction becomes particularly important with certain shorter focal lengths because of the reflex prism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701181890614,"sku":"2433403","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Kernpaillard-75mm-2.8-1.png?v=1790124939"},{"product_id":"bolex-c-mount-switar-25-1-4-h16-rx-regular","title":"Kern-Paillard Switar 25mm, H16 RX","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Kern-Paillard Switar 25mm f\/1.4 H16 RX is a fast Swiss-made \u003cstrong\u003e16mm cine prime designed specifically for Bolex H16 Reflex cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 25mm focal length provides a natural, general-purpose field of view on 16mm film, making it a versatile choice for people, documentary work, street scenes and everyday filmmaking. Its fast \u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.4 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e also makes it particularly useful when available light is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat separates this version from a standard C-Mount Switar is the \u003cstrong\u003eH16 RX designation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The optical system was designed to compensate for the Bolex H16 Reflex camera's beam-splitting prism, making it purpose-built for the reflex system. Period Bolex material specifically lists the \u003cstrong\u003e25mm f\/1.4 Switar RX\u003c\/strong\u003e as its standard RX lens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lens uses a \u003cstrong\u003eC-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, with manual focus and aperture control. The lens - 25mm f\/1.4 H16 RX has a focusing range from approximately 1.5ft to infinity and an aperture range of f\/1.4 to f\/22. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolex H16 Reflex cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral-purpose cine shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople and portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable-light shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-light filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage cine setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolex and Kern collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn standard 16mm film, \u003cstrong\u003e25mm is considered a standard focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving a much more natural perspective than the wider 10mm and 16mm lenses we've just covered. Bolex's own period catalogue places the Switar 25mm f\/1.4 RX in its \u003cstrong\u003estandard lens\u003c\/strong\u003e category. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.4 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e is fast for vintage 16mm glass, giving you more flexibility in lower light and greater control over depth of field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is also one where the \u003cstrong\u003eRX designation really matters\u003c\/strong\u003e. This model was specifically designed around the optical requirements of the Bolex H16 Reflex system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701182087222,"sku":"6174777","price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/KernpaillardH16RX-1.4-25mm-1.png?v=1790126119"},{"product_id":"bolex-c-mount-yvar-16-2-8-regular","title":"Kern-Paillard Yvar 16mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Kern-Paillard Yvar 16mm f\/2.8 is a compact Swiss-made cine prime designed for 16mm filmmaking and Bolex H16 cameras.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e16mm focal length gives a moderately wide field of view on standard 16mm film\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a useful lens for everyday filmmaking, interiors, landscapes and wider environmental shots. The f\/2.8 aperture keeps the lens small and straightforward, while manual focus and aperture give you direct control over the image. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt uses the standard \u003cstrong\u003eC-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it compatible with appropriate Bolex and other 16mm C-Mount cameras. Vintage C-Mount lenses like this can also be adapted to some modern digital cameras, although sensor coverage needs to be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Yvar is a normal C-Mount lens\u003c\/strong\u003e. That's an important distinction when choosing glass for different Bolex H16 bodies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolex H16 cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWider environmental shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteriors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage cine setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC-Mount digital adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolex and Kern collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn standard 16mm film, the 16mm focal length provides a \u003cstrong\u003emoderately wide perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than the much wider view of something like the 10mm Switar or the more natural perspective of a 25mm lens. Bolex's historical lens information specifically describes the 16mm Yvar as moderately wide angle. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lens is fully manual, with manual focus and aperture adjustment. Contemporary examples identify a minimum focusing distance of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.3m\u003c\/strong\u003e, while historical specifications put it at roughly \u003cstrong\u003e1 foot\u003c\/strong\u003e, effectively the same distance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt also uses Kern's \u003cstrong\u003eVisifocus depth-of-field scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to give the operator a quick visual indication of the usable depth of field at different focus distances and apertures. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701182119990,"sku":"648747Q","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Kernpaillard-2.8-16mm-2.png?v=1790124478"},{"product_id":"som-berthoit-paris-cinor-50-3-5-regular","title":"SOM Berthiot Paris Cinor 50mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSOM Berthiot Paris Cinor 50mm f\/3.5, D Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact vintage French cine prime from one of the better-known names in mid-century motion-picture optics.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt 50mm, it's a telephoto focal length in the small-format cine systems these Cinor lenses were designed around, making it useful when you want a tighter field of view than the standard lenses commonly fitted to vintage movie cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a fully manual prime with a maximum aperture of \u003cstrong\u003ef\/3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed around the simple, compact approach of vintage cine photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSOM Berthiot produced a broad range of cine optics in France, including lenses for both 8mm and 16mm systems. The company also had a close relationship with Paillard, which distributed Berthiot lenses alongside Bolex equipment during the period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage cine cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelephoto cine shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighter framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait-style compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual-focus filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage lens adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSOM Berthiot collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage French lens collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e50mm lens is relatively long in traditional 8mm and 16mm cine formats\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this isn't the general-purpose perspective you'd associate with a 50mm lens on a modern full-frame stills camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstead, expect a considerably tighter field of view, useful for isolating subjects or working at a greater distance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701203812406,"sku":"W165903","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/SomBerthiotpariscinor-3.5-50mm-2.png?v=1790130649"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/collections\/cine-lenses.oembed","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}