Kern-Paillard Switar 1:1.4 f=25mm AR C-Mount Cine Lens

• Made in Switzerland by Kern-Paillard

• Key Specs: 25mm focal length (normal view on 16mm film), f/1.4 maximum aperture, C-mount

• Type: AR (non-RX / standard) version — optimised for non-reflex Bolex H16 and general C-mount cameras

• Features: Fast f/1.4 aperture, manual focus, Visifocus depth-of-field scale, multi-coated optics, smooth mechanical construction

This is a classic “normal” focal length cine lens with excellent low-light capability thanks to the bright f/1.4 aperture. It delivers the renowned Switar sharpness and pleasing vintage character, ideal for portrait-style work, interviews, or general filming on 16mm cameras. Performs best on non-reflex Bolex H16 but works well on other C-mount systems and modern adapters.