{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/bolex-c-mount-yvar-16-2-8-regular","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}