Kowa Cine-Prominar 38mm f/1.9 (D-Mount) - No. 14980 Prime lens






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Description from the seller
Technical Description
High-end vintage cinema lens Kowa Cine-Prominar 1:1.9 with a 38mm focal length. Designed in Japan in the late 1950s. It features the coveted D-mount (standard for 8mm movie cameras) and its characteristic 'zebra' aesthetic finish on the control rings. Factory serial number: No. 14980.
Condition
- Optics: Lenses in excellent condition, astonishingly clean and clear. No fungi, no internal haze, and the diaphragm blades are completely dry and functional.
- Cosmetics: Aluminum barrel with normal signs of wear and aging patina on its chromed parts that certify its authenticity.
- Box: Includes its original presentation rigid case in maroon velvet with gold lettering, satin interior and olive-green cradle. The closing clasp works perfectly.
Dimensions and Weight
- Lens length: 5.5 cm.
- Case dimensions: 8 x 5 cm.
- Weight of the lens alone: 95 g.
- Total weight with case included: 130 g.
Shipping and Logistics
The lot will be packaged with multilayer high-security perimeter protection (dense bubble wrap and rigid cardboard box) to guarantee absolute integrity of the optics. International tracking shipment via a major transport agency.
Technical Description
High-end vintage cinema lens Kowa Cine-Prominar 1:1.9 with a 38mm focal length. Designed in Japan in the late 1950s. It features the coveted D-mount (standard for 8mm movie cameras) and its characteristic 'zebra' aesthetic finish on the control rings. Factory serial number: No. 14980.
Condition
- Optics: Lenses in excellent condition, astonishingly clean and clear. No fungi, no internal haze, and the diaphragm blades are completely dry and functional.
- Cosmetics: Aluminum barrel with normal signs of wear and aging patina on its chromed parts that certify its authenticity.
- Box: Includes its original presentation rigid case in maroon velvet with gold lettering, satin interior and olive-green cradle. The closing clasp works perfectly.
Dimensions and Weight
- Lens length: 5.5 cm.
- Case dimensions: 8 x 5 cm.
- Weight of the lens alone: 95 g.
- Total weight with case included: 130 g.
Shipping and Logistics
The lot will be packaged with multilayer high-security perimeter protection (dense bubble wrap and rigid cardboard box) to guarantee absolute integrity of the optics. International tracking shipment via a major transport agency.
