Super 16 - Cine Kowa Lenses

[Oliver wilkins]

Hi Everyone,

I have a couple of excellent and rather rare Super 16 Cine Kowa lenses that are looking for a new home. A few marks on the housing but generally in good condition.

1x 16mm T 1.25 (Arri Bayonet)

1x 9mm T 1.35 (Arri Bayonet)

1 x adaptor (Arri bayonet to Aaton mount)

Not really sure of the value,  there do seem to be various adaptors (MTF / Fotodiox) available. I think they do offer coverage for micro four thirds - Can anyone confirm that?

Open to offers. I'm based in London (SE22).

Thanks,

Ollie

[James Coleman Rogers]

9mm does not cover super16, made for regular 16mm...can apparently be modified to just cover super16 though, by trimming the retaining ring on the front optic in the proper spots to expand coverage on the corners.

The 16mm definitely covers super16 from what I remember, not so sure about micro4/3...if I had to guess I'd say no.

I *think* the only one in this series that covers m4/3 is the 25mm.

They are beautiful looking pieces of glass though, for sure...looks like yours are in pretty good shape, and nice that they aren't in the funky proprietary CinemaProducts/"mini-BNCR" mount.

[Oliver wilkins]

Many thanks for the information James,

I've just put them on the LTR to try to check coverage and seems you are right. The 9mm does vignette. I am now looking for a tiny allen key to try to remove the front ring to see if that makes a difference...

Attached iPhone photos although can't quite get the right angle with the phone.

Best,

Ollie

 

[bj]

removing the front ring won't make any difference, you have to cut out the "corners" of the inner ring holding the front lens. Im about to do this myself on my kowa and CP 9mm lenses...good luck

[Oliver wilkins]

6 minutes ago, bj said:

Im about to do this myself on my kowa and CP 9mm lenses.

Please do share and let us know how it goes. Best of luck!!!!

[bj]

thanks will let you know the result

[D John Carroll]

Hello, Are these still available?

 

I have the 12mm and id love to round out the set

[Oliver wilkins]

Hi john,

than is got your interest but these have now sold. 
 

best

ollie

[Daniel J. Fox]

On 7/1/2021 at 7:08 PM, D John Carroll said:

Hello, Are these still available?

 

I have the 12mm and id love to round out the set

I have a Kowa Cine / CP Ultra T16mm for sale if you are still looking for one?

[D John Carroll]

Oh yes. Can you send me some picks 

[Daniel J. Fox]

5 minutes ago, D John Carroll said:

Oh yes. Can you send me some picks 

The lens is in storage, but I will get it out tomorrow and send you some images.

Optics are mint. Focus smooth. One tiny point of roughness on the aperture ring close to wide-open, but otherwise in excellent condition.

Has original metal CP front screw-on cap and generic Arri-B slip on rear cap.

[D John Carroll]

Cool. 
 

metric or imperial marks? 
 

 

[Daniel J. Fox]

2 minutes ago, D John Carroll said:

Cool. 
 

metric or imperial marks? 
 

 

Markings are imperial.

[D John Carroll]

Cool cool you wanna DM me a price ?

[Daniel J. Fox]

16 hours ago, D John Carroll said:

Cool cool you wanna DM me a price ?

Some images of the CP Ultra T 16mm lens

[Daniel J. Fox]

16 hours ago, D John Carroll said:

Cool cool you wanna DM me a price ?

Some signs of usage on the gearing, but otherwise excellent condition. Glass is very clean and clear or marks etc

[Daniel J. Fox]

16 hours ago, D John Carroll said:

Cool cool you wanna DM me a price ?