Manufactured in the late 1960’s, these lenses are known as the Japanese version of the Super Baltars. Optically, they are sharp with low contrast, and have a cooler colour transition and warmer flare than the Super Baltars.
The Oscar winning Rocky was shot with these beautiful lenses, as well as The Godfather II, and numerous Japanese features.
TLS Rehoused Kowa Cine Prominar Set of 720mm Kowa Cine Prominar T2.6 - cf 11"
25mm Kowa Cine Prominar T2.3 - cf 11"
32mm Kowa Cine Prominar T2.3 - cf 11"
40mm Kowa Cine Prominar T2.3 - cf 14"
50mm Kowa Cine Prominar T2.3 - cf 20"
75mm Kowa Cine Prominar T2.3 - cf 19"
100mm Kowa Cine Prominar T2.6 - cf 3'3"
- New stainless steel PL mount
- High-grade aluminium alloy and stainless steel housing
- New cam form focus drive
- High calibre focus and iris rings
- Engraved dual focus scales
- Standard 110mm front ring
Manufactured in the late 1960’s, these lenses are known as the Japanese version of the Super Baltars. Optically, they are sharp with low contrast, and have a cooler colour transition and warmer flare than the Super Baltars.
The Oscar winning Rocky was shot with these beautiful lenses, as well as The Godfather II, and numerous Japanese features.
| 20mm | 25mm | 32mm | 40mm | ||
| Mount | PL | PL | PL | PL | |
| T-Stop (varies per model) | T2.6 | T2.3 | T2.3 | T2.3 | |
| Min. Object Distance Typ. | 11" | 11" | 11" | 14" | |
| Max Front Diameter | 110mm | 110mm | 110mm | 110mm | |
| Total Length * | 108mm 4 1/4" |
141mm 5 9/16" |
68mm 2 11/16" |
68mm 2 11/16" |
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| Total Weight ** | 1630g 3lbs 9oz |
2020g 4lbs 7oz |
1075g 2lbs 6oz |
985g 2lbs 3oz |
| 50mm | 75mm | 100mm | |||
| Mount | PL | PL | PL | ||
| T-Stop (varies per model) | T2.3 | T2.3 | T2.6 | ||
| Min. Object Distance Typ. | 20" | 19" | 3'3" | ||
| Front Diameter | 110mm | 110mm | 110mm | ||
| Total Length * | 68mm 2 11/16" |
88mm 3 7/16" |
128mm 5" |
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| Total Weight ** | 1010g 2lbs 4oz |
1365g 3lbs |
1845g 4lbs 1oz |
* Total approximate length in measured from the flange to the front of lens
** Weight subject to change with further developments