===== Kern-Paillard Switar 10mm f/1.6 (for Bolex cameras)===== 
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==== Summary ====
These wide angle lenses were introduced in 1956. Two versions were available; in standard C mount for non-reflex cameras (SWEDI) and in RX mount for the H-16 Reflex (DAADI).
==== Tech Specs ====
| Manufacturer    |Kern-Paillard|
| Series          |Switar|
| Model           |H16|
| Focal Length    |10mm|
| Max Aperture    |f/16|
| Min Aperture    |f/22|
| Format          |-|
| Image Circle    |-|
| Minimum Focus   |8in|
| Focus Rotation  |-|
| Iris Blades     |9|
| Optical Design  |-|
| Squeeze         |none|
| Front Diameter  |40mm|
| Filter Thread   |38mm|
| Focus/Zoom Rod  |-|
| Native Mount    |C, RX|
| Data Protocol   |none|
| Length          |-|
| Weight          |-|
| Body Telescope  |-|
| Body Material   |aluminum|
| Focus Drive     |manual|
| Iris Drive      |manual|
| Zoom Drive      |none|
==== History ====
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==== Service ====
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==== Cine-Mod ====
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==== Media ====
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