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Taylor Hobson Supertal Projection Lens 2 inch(50mm) f1,6 modified M4/3 mount
Olympus PEN E-PL8
2 inch = 50.8 mm
50.8 mmx2 = 101,6 mm at Micro4/3
The Taylor Hobson Supertal 2 inch f/1.6 was widely used as a high-performance replacement lens for 16mm film projectors. It was frequently seen mounted on British-made projectors, most notably in the Bell & Howell (Gaumont-Bell & Howell) 601, 621, and 622 series, where it served as either the standard lens or a premium upgrade.
You can see an image of this lens mounted on a projector here:
picclick.co.uk/Taylor-Taylor-Hobson-Supertal-Projection-L...
Designed with a very fast aperture of f/1.6, this lens was engineered to project clearer, brighter images onto movie screens. The mount features a simple cylindrical barrel, designed to fit the specific insertion diameters of these projectors. For those repurposing these for modern cameras today, the lens's unique design and short flange distance make it a fascinating piece for technical adaptation.
Historically, the sight of this black, gold-engraved barrel protruding from the front of a portable 16mm projector was a standard hallmark of professional film projection setups of that era.
Taylor Hobson Supertal Projection Lens 2 inch(50mm) f1,6 modified M4/3 mount
Olympus PEN E-PL8
2 inch = 50.8 mm
50.8 mmx2 = 101,6 mm at Micro4/3
The Taylor Hobson Supertal 2 inch f/1.6 was widely used as a high-performance replacement lens for 16mm film projectors. It was frequently seen mounted on British-made projectors, most notably in the Bell & Howell (Gaumont-Bell & Howell) 601, 621, and 622 series, where it served as either the standard lens or a premium upgrade.
You can see an image of this lens mounted on a projector here:
picclick.co.uk/Taylor-Taylor-Hobson-Supertal-Projection-L...
Designed with a very fast aperture of f/1.6, this lens was engineered to project clearer, brighter images onto movie screens. The mount features a simple cylindrical barrel, designed to fit the specific insertion diameters of these projectors. For those repurposing these for modern cameras today, the lens's unique design and short flange distance make it a fascinating piece for technical adaptation.
Historically, the sight of this black, gold-engraved barrel protruding from the front of a portable 16mm projector was a standard hallmark of professional film projection setups of that era.