Kern-Paillard Pizar 50mm f/1.8 Cine Lens C-Mount Bolex H16 RX Switar

This is a classic Kern-Paillard Pizar 50mm f/1.8 lens, a high-quality telephoto lens for 16mm cine cameras. Manufactured in Switzerland, this lens is well-regarded for its sharpness and fast maximum aperture, which makes it ideal for low-light situations and creating a cinematic look with a shallow depth of field. The lens features a standard C-mount, ensuring it is compatible with a wide range of vintage cameras, including the legendary Bolex H16, as well as modern digital cinema cameras with the appropriate adapter. It is supplied with a front cap and a separate lens hood.

Technical Specifications:

• Focal Length: 50mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

• Lens Mount: C-Mount

• Compatibility: 16mm cine cameras

• Weight: Approx. 200g (7.1 oz)

Condition Report: This lens is in excellent, used condition. The optics are clear, with no fungus or haze, but there is some internal dust and a few minor cleaning marks on the front and rear elements, common for a lens of this age. The aperture and focus rings turn smoothly, and the aperture blades are clean. The exterior shows clear signs of cosmetic wear, including scuffs and scratches on the barrel and some tarnishing on the silver parts. The included lens caps and hood are in good condition. The lens is fully functional and ready to be used.