Cosmicar Lenses: Compatible Cameras For Your Photography Needs

Cosmicar is a lens brand that was used beginning in 1961 by Asahi Precision Co., Ltd. It is mainly associated with CCTV and other industrial lenses. Cosmicar lenses in C-mount are sometimes adapted for use with Micro Four Thirds cameras. A small number of Cosmicar 35mm SLR lenses were offered in Pentax K mount as a lower-cost alternative to Pentax's own versions, later rebranded Takumar. After 1993, the name Pentax was added to CCTV Cosmicar lenses, and the Cosmicar name was eventually dropped. More recent machine vision lenses carry the Ricoh name.

Cosmicar lenses for CCTV cameras

Cosmicar lenses are suitable for CCTV cameras. They are manufactured by Asahi and are branded as Pentax lenses. Cosmicar lenses are available in C-mount and K-mount. The C-mount lenses are suitable for CCTV cameras, while the K-mount lenses are equivalent to Takumar (Bayonet) lenses.

Some examples of Cosmicar lenses for CCTV cameras include:

• Pentax/Cosmicar 8-48mm f1-1.2 C-mount lens
• Pentax Cosmicar TV Zoom 8-48mm 1:1.0 C-mount CCTV lens
• Cosmicar CCTV 6.5mm 1:1.8 C-mount lens
• Cosmicar 16-32mm f/1.6 Varifocal C-mount lens
• Cosmicar 12.5-75mm f/1.8 Zoom C-mount lens
• Cosmicar 25mm f/1.4 C-mount lens

Cosmicar lenses are available for purchase on websites such as eBay and Amazon.

Cosmicar lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras

Cosmicar lenses are compatible with a range of camera types, including Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Cosmicar was Asahi's brand for CCTV lenses, and they also released three lenses in K-mount, which are equivalent to Takumar (Bayonet) lenses. These were the 28mm/2.8, 70-200/4, and the 28-80 in KA mount.

Cosmicar lenses can be found for sale on eBay and Amazon, with a range of specifications. For example, eBay offers a "Fast Cosmicar f/1.9 75MM C-MOUNT LENS For Bolex 16mm Rx BMPCC or M4/3rds", while Amazon offers a "Camera Lens Cosmicar Mini TV Lens --16mm -- 1:1.6".

The Micro Four Thirds system is ideal for photographers who use telephoto lenses, as these have longer focal lengths and capture a narrower angle, making them perfect for wildlife photography and sports events.

When choosing a lens for a Micro Four Thirds camera, it is important to consider the focal length, as the millimeter number denotes the angle of view, with smaller numbers capturing a larger view.

There are a variety of Micro Four Thirds lenses available on the market, including standard zoom, wide-angle, telephoto, standard prime, and macro lenses.

Some recommended lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras include:

• Olympus 12-45mm F4 and 12-100mm F4 for enthusiasts
• Panasonic Leica 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 for a mid-price option
• Olympus 40-150mm F4-5.6 for an affordable starter telephoto lens
• OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm F4.0 as a step-up option
• Olympus 300mm F4 and Panasonic 200mm F2.8 for pro-level telephoto lenses

Cosmicar lenses for Pentax cameras

Cosmicar lenses are compatible with Pentax cameras. Cosmicar was Asahi's brand for CCTV lenses, and they also released three lenses in K-mount: the 28mm/2.8, 70-200/4, and the 28-80 in KA mount. These lenses are equivalent to Takumar (Bayonet) lenses.

Pentax Cosmicar lenses are also available from Audio Video Supply. These are designed for machine vision applications and are compatible with VGA cameras.

Cosmicar lenses for Bolex cameras

Cosmicar lenses are compatible with Bolex cameras. Bolex is a Swiss brand of film and movie cameras, and Cosmicar lenses are C-mount lenses designed for CCTV cameras.

Cosmicar was a brand of CCTV lenses made by Asahi, and they also released three lenses in K-mount. These were the 28mm/2.8, 70-200/4, and 28-80 in KA mount, which are equivalent to Takumar (Bayonet) lenses. Cosmicar lenses were also manufactured in Taiwan and sold under the Pentax brand name.

Some examples of Cosmicar lenses that are compatible with Bolex cameras include:

• The 16mm Cosmicar Mini TV Lens with a C-Mount.
• The 12.5mm Cosmicar Television Lens with a C-Mount, which is designed for Bolex 16mm BMPCC cameras.
• The 150mm Cosmicar C-Mount Telephoto Lens, which is compatible with Bolex 16mm Rx BMPCC or M4/3rds cameras.
• The Fast Cosmicar f/1.9 75mm C-Mount Lens, which is also designed for Bolex 16mm Rx BMPCC or M4/3rds cameras.

In addition to Cosmicar lenses, Bolex cameras are compatible with a range of other lenses, including those from the Kern-Paillard and Switar brands.

Cosmicar lenses for Sony cameras

Cosmicar lenses are manufactured by Asahi, a company that also makes Pentax lenses. Cosmicar lenses are typically C-mount lenses for CCTV cameras, though they have also released three lenses in K-mount: the 28mm/2.8, 70-200/4, and the 28-80 in KA mount.

Cosmicar lenses are compatible with Pentax K-mount cameras, as well as Bolex, BMPCC, M4/3rds, and other camera types.

There are several Cosmicar lenses that are compatible with Sony cameras, including:

• The SONY COSMICAR 1.8/16mm C-MOUNT LENS, which is compatible with GoPro, Raspberry Pi, and CCTV cameras.
• The MC COSMICAR 70-200mm F 4 Lens, which is compatible with Pentax K (PK) mount cameras.
• The Cosmicar Mini TV Lens --16mm -- 1:1.6, which is available on Amazon.

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