Kern, Bolex, Vario-Switar Zeldzame Bolex Aspheron 6.5mm Multicoated Super Wide-Angle Adapter + Vario-Switar Close-up Lenses, Movie camera
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Kern rare Bolex Aspheron 6.5mm multicoated super wide‑angle adapter for Vario‑Switar, with a custom Bolex/Kern adapter ring, serial number 50906, in very good physical condition and tested and working.
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An exceedingly rare, high-quality, and complete optical accessory set for Bolex Vario-Switar zoom lenses (Made in Switzerland by Kern for BOLEX).
The absolute centerpiece of this lot is the famous Bolex "Aspheron" 6.5mm Super Wide-Angle Multicoated converter. This aspheric front element transforms a Vario-Switar 12.5-100mm zoom into an ultrawide 6.5mm wide-angle.
Additionally, the set includes original Kern / Bolex Close-Up (Close) lenses and high-quality screw-in filters with the accompanying leather storage cases and original caps.
Contents of the lot:
- Bolex "Aspheron" Super Wide-Angle 6.5mm Multicoated Lens:
Specifically designed for, among others, the Vario-Switar 12.5-100mm.
Includes the original large Kern Bolex front and rear caps.
Glass is scratch-free, crystal-clear, and provided with multiple coatings.
- Kern Vario-Switar Close-Up / Close Focusing Lens (0.7 - 1.1m / 2.3 - 3.7 feet):
Includes the original brown leather Bolex storage pouch with snap button (BOLEX Made in Switzerland).
- Bolex IX R12 (No. 85) filter in original black leather protective ring.
- B+W S 9 SPECTRA 8 filter in original black leather protective ring.
- Additional Caps & Accessories:
Various original black Bolex and Kern lens caps.
Excellent optical, cosmetic, and mechanical condition. Glass surfaces are clear, scratch-free, and exceptionally well preserved.
Will be shipped with the utmost care, professionally packaged, and insured.
An exceedingly rare, high-quality, and complete optical accessory set for Bolex Vario-Switar zoom lenses (Made in Switzerland by Kern for BOLEX).
The absolute centerpiece of this lot is the famous Bolex "Aspheron" 6.5mm Super Wide-Angle Multicoated converter. This aspheric front element transforms a Vario-Switar 12.5-100mm zoom into an ultrawide 6.5mm wide-angle.
Additionally, the set includes original Kern / Bolex Close-Up (Close) lenses and high-quality screw-in filters with the accompanying leather storage cases and original caps.
Contents of the lot:
- Bolex "Aspheron" Super Wide-Angle 6.5mm Multicoated Lens:
Specifically designed for, among others, the Vario-Switar 12.5-100mm.
Includes the original large Kern Bolex front and rear caps.
Glass is scratch-free, crystal-clear, and provided with multiple coatings.
- Kern Vario-Switar Close-Up / Close Focusing Lens (0.7 - 1.1m / 2.3 - 3.7 feet):
Includes the original brown leather Bolex storage pouch with snap button (BOLEX Made in Switzerland).
- Bolex IX R12 (No. 85) filter in original black leather protective ring.
- B+W S 9 SPECTRA 8 filter in original black leather protective ring.
- Additional Caps & Accessories:
Various original black Bolex and Kern lens caps.
Excellent optical, cosmetic, and mechanical condition. Glass surfaces are clear, scratch-free, and exceptionally well preserved.
Will be shipped with the utmost care, professionally packaged, and insured.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Vario-Switar, Bolex, Kern
Model/type nr
Zeldzame Bolex Aspheron 6.5mm Multicoated Super Wide-Angle Adapter + Vario-Switar Close-up Lenses,
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
custom: Bolex/Kern adapterring
Serial number
50906
Estimated period
1975-1985
