Description
Kodak Cine Ektar 15mm f/2.5 Movie Camera Lens S-Mount FT-X 4073 Wide Angle
The Kodak Cine Ektar 15mm f/2.5 is a wide-angle cine lens made by Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester, N.Y., designed for 16mm movie cameras. It carries the part number FT-X 4073 and mounts via an S-Mount (also referred to as a D-Mount compatible variant). With a maximum aperture of f/2.5 and a focus range from 6 inches to infinity, it was a capable optic for the 16mm film cameras of its era.
Specifications & What's Included
- Focal Length: 15mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.5
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Aperture Scale: f/2.5, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22
- Focus Range: 6 inches to infinity
- Focus Scale: Marked in feet and inches
- Mount: S-Mount (threaded)
- Part Number: FT-X 4073
- Lens Series: Cine Ektar
- Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y. — Made in USA
- Serial Number: RY594 (visible on barrel)
- Construction: All-metal chrome barrel with knurled aperture and focus rings
- Condition notes: Chrome barrel shows age-related scuffing, scratches, and patina; some dust and light haze visible inside barrel — please review all photos carefully
- Lens only — no caps, case, or accessories included
Applications
The Kodak Cine Ektar lens series was produced by Eastman Kodak during the mid-twentieth century for use on 16mm film movie cameras — a format widely used in documentary filmmaking, newsreel work, industrial film production, educational films, and amateur cinematography from the 1940s through the 1970s. The 15mm focal length provided a moderately wide field of view on a 16mm frame, useful for interior scenes and environments where a longer lens wouldn't give enough coverage. S-Mount (and closely related D-Mount) lenses like this were standard fitments on cameras such as the Kodak Cine Automatic, Bell & Howell Filmo, and various other 16mm camera bodies of the period. Today, Cine Ektar lenses are collected by vintage cinematography enthusiasts and are also adapted by some filmmakers to mirrorless digital cameras using appropriate adapters, valued for their vintage optical character. This particular lens — a 15mm f/2.5 — dates from the classic 16mm film era of the 1950s–1960s based on its construction and markings.
This Kodak Cine Ektar 15mm f/2.5 Movie Camera Lens (FT-X 4073) has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. The chrome barrel shows typical age-related wear — scuffing, light scratches, and some patina throughout, consistent with a lens of this vintage. Some dust and light haze are visible inside the barrel in the photos; buyers should review all images carefully and assess optical suitability for their needs. The aperture and focus rings turn, and the S-Mount threads appear intact. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Kodak |
Model: |
Cine Ektar 15mm f/2.5 |
MPN: |
FT-X 4073 |
Type: |
Wide-Angle Cine Lens |
SKU: |
39094 |
Focal Length: |
15mm |
Maximum Aperture: |
f/2.5 |
Minimum Aperture: |
f/22 |
Mount Type: |
S-Mount |
Focus Type: |
Manual Focus |
Lens Series: |
Cine Ektar |
Part Number: |
FT-X 4073 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Manufacturer: |
Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y. |
Compatible Format: |
16mm Cine / Movie Camera |
Focus Scale: |
6 inches to infinity (ft. and inches) |
Aperture Scale: |
f/2.5 – f/22 |
Seller Notes: |
Lens only — no case, caps, or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Kodak Cine Ektar 15mm f/2.5 FT-X 4073 was pulled from a working environment and has been inspected. Chrome barrel shows age-related scuffing and patina. Some dust/haze visible inside. Aperture and focus rings turn; S-Mount threads intact. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |