Som Berthiot Pan-Cinor 17.5-70/2.4 Movie camera

Rare SOM Berthiot Pan-Cinor Zoom Lens with original aluminum front cap & Minolta leather lens case

For sale is a beautiful, historic zoom lens from the renowned French manufacturer S.O.M. Berthiot (Paris), from the legendary Pan-Cinor line. These lenses are known for their excellent optical quality and were primarily used in the 1950s and 1960s on high-end film cameras (such as Paillard Bolex H8 / H16).
Manufacturer: S.O.M. Berthiot (Paris, France)
Model: Pan-Cinor Variator Lens
Included accessories: Original, solid aluminum front cap with the embossed "SOM Berthiot" logo.
High-quality, sturdy leather lens case from Minolta with functional zipper and carry strap (provides perfect protection and safe transport).
Condition (Please note):
Cosmetic: Age-appropriate, well-used condition with light lacquer wear on the barrel (see photos). No deep dents.
Mechanical: The adjustment rings move.
Optics: The glass is age-appropriate in condition. As the lens has been stored for a long time, it is explicitly sold as a collector's item in its untouched original state.
A fantastic piece of cinema history for collectors of vintage cine equipment or for lovers of analog film development!