lens:kernswitar50f_1.4
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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
Cine-Mod
Notes
Media
lens/kernswitar50f_1.4.txt · Last modified: 2026/05/07 02:15UTC by Justin Rhoads