Overview

The Bell&Howell Super Comat 18mm f/2.5 is a vintage C-mount cine lens likely identical to the Taylor Hobson 1inch F1.9. It offers high center resolution but produces swirly bokeh and blurring toward the edges, especially in close-ups, creating an oil-painting effect. Build quality varies; used copies from the USA tend to be in good condition. It suits users with small-sensor mirrorless cameras (e.g., Micro Four Thirds, Nikon1) who enjoy distinctive, characterful rendering.