Question about Kinoptik Apochromat lenses

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So I recently picked up a Bolex 16mm movie camera and this little lens came with it. It's a Kinoptik Paris Apochromat 25mm f/2. Has anybody used these or knows anything about Kinptik in general? I haven't heard of them before I bought it and there isn't too much about this lens or the company out there. Any information regarding this lens would be greatly appreciated.
 

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It even came in this adorable little box.
 

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The larger ones (~50mm) have a cult following with Leica users looking for something different/more rare than anything Leitz ever put out.
 
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Too bad mine doesn't cover 35mm. I guess people like obscure French lenses. I checked the prices and the longer focal lengths cost a small fortune.
 

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Fixcinater said:
The larger ones (~50mm) have a cult following with Leica users looking for something different/more rare than anything Leitz ever put out.
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Grin i know that feeling, i had a Angenieux 35-70 zoom for Leica and found it decidedly underwhelming.
 
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