===== Kern-Paillard Switar 5.5mm f/1.6 RX ===== (INSERT SINGLE HERO IMAGE HERE - other images below in media section) ==== Summary ==== Wide angle lens, specifically designed for the H-8 REX camera. It featured a pre-set diaphragm, Visifocus depth of field scale and minimum focusing distance of 4 1/2 inches. Series V filters could be attached. ==== Tech Specs ==== | Manufacturer |Kern-Paillard| | Series |Switar H8 RX| | Model |-| | Focal Length |5.5mm| | Max Aperture |f/1.6| | Min Aperture |-| | Format |-| | Image Circle |⌀| | Minimum Focus |4.5in| | Focus Rotation |°| | Iris Blades |-| | Optical Design |-| | Squeeze |-| | Front Diameter |-| | Filter Thread |Series V| | Focus/Zoom Rod |-| | Native Mount |-| | Data Protocol |-| | Length |-| | Weight |-| | Body Telescope |-| | Body Material |-| | Focus Drive |-| | Iris Drive |-| | Zoom Drive |-| ==== History ==== Country of Origin: - \\ Release Date: - \\ Launch Price: - \\ Design Revisions:\\ ==== Service ==== Service Manual: (Insert link to manual here) \\ \\ Full CLA: **#hrs.**\\ Enter relevant notes here\\ ==== Notes ==== With the introduction of the Bolex H-8 REX camera, a new line of lenses was designed. The H-8 REX adopted a turret that used the same 1" diameter thread of C mount lenses, but with an optical distance between lens seat and film plane of 15.305mm.\\ ==== Media ====