Cosmicar's CCTV/cine lens — the 25mm f/1.4 in C-mount for industrial and creative use.
The Cosmicar 25mm f/1.4 Television Lens C Mount is a fast standard cine/CCTV lens in the universal C-mount. Cosmicar produced quality Japanese industrial and cine optics. The f/1.4 is fast — providing bright viewing and very shallow DOF. At 25mm on 16mm format, it provides a standard perspective. Popular for mirrorless adaptation.
Good Japanese Cosmicar quality. The f/1.4 provides very fast speed for shallow DOF and low light. The 25mm on 16mm provides a standard normal perspective — approximately a 50mm equivalent. On MFT via C-mount adapter, the 25mm provides a 50mm equivalent with some vignetting depending on the specific optical design.
C-mount. Adapts to Micro Four Thirds and other mirrorless via inexpensive adapters. Weight minimal. Build quality functional Japanese. The f/1.4 creates very shallow DOF when adapted to mirrorless — creating distinctive vintage cine bokeh character. May vignette on MFT — crop mode may be needed for clean corners.
Very cheap. Popular for creative mirrorless adaptation. The f/1.4 creates distinctive vintage cine bokeh. C-mount adapts easily. Japanese Cosmicar quality. Fun for creative photography with vintage cine character. The shallow DOF at f/1.4 is the creative selling point. A fun, affordable creative tool.