Shooting with motion picture camera lenses?

Hey Group,
I came across a lens that is typically designed to be used for motion
picture photography but I was wondering if it could be used for 35mm
still photography.
The lens I'm looking at trying to find is a Century West 6.9mm lens.
Could this be a cheap alternative to super expensive wide angle glass?
Info on the lens is here:
http://centurywest.freewebspace.com
I have more time than money so if these things come up on ebay for $100
or so should I grab one or would it not work?
Thanks for the advice?
SW

Scotty

Re: Shooting with motion picture camera lenses?

"Robert Feinman" <robert.feinman@gmail.com> wrote
Especially as it seems to be a 'C' mount lens for 16mm...
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Re: Shooting with motion picture camera lenses?

In article <1162875481.051010.170680@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
scotty.welton@yahoo.com says...
Movie frames are half the width of 35mm still film. The lens won't
cover properly.
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Robert Feinman

Re: Shooting with motion picture camera lenses?

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OK....According to your URL, this lens is for 16 mm video sensors, so it
wouldn't be useful on 35 mm stuff....It would vignette badly. - It might be
used on digital cameras though.....It depends on the sensor size of the
camera....and whether adapters are available.....