Kern Paillard Vario-Switar 85 Compact 17-85mm f/3.5 H16RX Lens + Bolex C-Adapter - Movie camera

A rare and very high-quality Kern Vario-Switar 85 Compact 1:3.5 f=17-85mm H16RX zoom lens from Swiss top quality (Made in Switzerland).
This compact and lightweight zoom lens is specially designed for the Bolex H16 Reflex film cameras and is known for its excellent optical performance and sharpness.

The lens is in excellent condition. The glass is clear, clean and scratch-free, with a beautiful original purple/blue coating. Mechanically, the focus, aperture and zoom rings rotate extremely smoothly and

contents of the lot:
- Kern Vario-Switar 85 Compact 17-85mm f/3.5 H16RX lens (Serial number: 1130489).
- Original Bolex "C"-Adapter (Made in Switzerland) to mount the lens perfectly on C-mount cameras
- Original silver Kern lens cap on the front.
- Original fold-out manual/documentation (ME 383/73 - Printed in Switzerland).

Excellent cosmetic, optical and mechanical condition. Glass surfaces are clear, without mold, haze or distracting scratches.

Shipping:
The item is packed and insured shipped with the utmost care and professionalism.