Pre-Owned - Vintage Black Bell & Howell 16mm 2inch f/1.6 Projection Lens

Pre-Owned - Vintage Bell & Howell 16mm 2inch f/1.6 Projection Lens

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The vintage Bell & Howell 16mm 2-inch (approx. 50mm) f/1.6 projection lens is highly sought after by film enthusiasts and photographers. Its fast f/1.6 aperture yields sharp clarity and excellent light transmission. It is widely used on vintage 16mm projectors or adapted for modern mirrorless cameras to achieve a unique, swirly "petzval-style" bokeh.

Key Specifications & Features:

Focal Length: 2 inches (50.8mm)

Maximum Aperture: f/1.6

Format Coverage: Designed for 16mm film projection; can cover Micro Four Thirds (MFT) or APS-C sensors with varying degrees of vignette when adapted.

Focusing: Projector lenses lack built-in focus helicoids or aperture controls. To use this lens on a camera, you will typically need a focusing helicoid adapter (like an M42 or M52 to camera mount)..