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Kern-Paillard Switar 50mm f/1.4 (for Bolex cameras)


Summary

A telephoto lens that was available in both standard c-mount and “RX” mount; the standard version (SWIFI) was introduced in 1954, while the RX mount version (DAIFI) was introduced in 1956. It came with a detachable lens shade.

Tech Specs

Manufacturer Kern-Paillard
Series -
Model Switar
Focal Length 50mm
Max Aperture 1.4
Min Aperture 22
Format -
Image Circle -
Minimum Focus 3'
Focus Rotation 360
Iris Blades 12
Optical Design -
Squeeze -
Front Diameter -43mm
Filter Thread -
Focus/Zoom Rod -
Native Mount C
Data Protocol -
Length 2.65“
Weight -
Body Telescope -
Body Material -
Focus Drive -
Iris Drive -
Zoom Drive -

History

Country of Origin:
Release Date: 1950's
Launch Price:
Design Revisions:

Service

This section restricted to Duclos Staff users.

Resource info:http://www.bolexcollector.com/lenses/50kern.html
Service Manual: Disassembly/Re-assembly

Full CLA: 4-5? hrs.
Enter relevant notes here
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Cine-Mod

This section restricted to Duclos Staff users.

Focus Ring O.D.:
Zoom Ring O.D.:
Iris Ring O.D.:
De-click Y/N:
Mo unt Conversion:
Additional Notes:
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Notes

Media


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