Buhl Optical 16mm f/2.0 Advance Projection Lens Slide Projector 8286

Buhl Optical 16mm f/2.0 Advance Projection Lens Slide Projector 8286

The Buhl Optical 8286 is a 16mm f/2.0 projection lens from Buhl's Advance series, designed for use with slide and filmstrip projectors. It features a multi-element glass construction with blue anti-reflection coating on the front element and a ribbed manual focus barrel for precise throw-distance adjustment.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Buhl Optical
• Model / Part Number: 8286
• Series: Advance
• Focal Length: 16mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.0
• Lens Coating: Blue anti-reflection coating (front element)
• Focus: Manual, ribbed rotating barrel
• Construction: Multi-element glass optics
• Body finish: Anodized metal barrel with copper/bronze tone
• Includes: Lens only — no caps, case, or accessories

Applications

Buhl Optical was a prominent American optical manufacturer that produced projection lenses for educational and commercial slide and filmstrip projectors through much of the mid-to-late twentieth century. The Advance series lenses were commonly used in classroom, training, and audiovisual presentation settings with projectors of that era. A 16mm f/2.0 lens provides a relatively wide aperture for bright projection at shorter throw distances, making it well suited for small-to-medium rooms. These lenses are still sought today as replacement optics for vintage and legacy slide projectors that remain in service, as well as by collectors of vintage optical equipment.