Taylor, Taylor, & Hobson 5mm f/1.8
The Taylor, Taylor & Hobson 12.5mm f/1.8 T/2 Cooke Kinetal is a wide-angle cine lens from the British Cooke Kinetal series, designed for 16mm professional motion-picture cameras. With its fast f/1.8 aperture (T/2) and 12.5mm focal length, it was intended for documentary, news, and television work where low-light capability and a wide field of view mattered.
UK auction data for this lens is thin: a single recorded hammer result at £101 in March 2025 sets the only firm reference point for what a 12.5mm Cooke Kinetal is worth at saleroom level today. Because that figure is a wholesale auction-hammer price rather than a dealer asking price, retail listings for clean, working examples typically sell for more, and condition, mount compatibility, and originality of the focus and aperture rings drive most of the variation in value.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 12.5mm | — | — | 3 | £101 – £151 |
| 17.5mm | — | — | 2 | £101 – £139 |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: March 2025
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| Mar 2025 | £101 | Chiswick Auctions | 12.5mm | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 160) Title: A Taylor Hobson 12.5mm f/1.8 T/2 Cooke Kinetal Lens
Description:
A Taylor Hobson 12.5mm f/1.8 T/2 Cooke Kinetal Lens Serial No: 597132 Body: G Optics: P/F haze and coating marks to front elements (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2025 | £101 | Chiswick Auctions | 17.5mm | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 162) Title: A Taylor Hobson 17.5mm T2 f/1.8 Cooke Kinetal Lens
Description:
A Taylor Hobson 17.5mm T2 f/1.8 Cooke Kinetal Lens Serial No: 567249 Body: F - some corrosion to rim Optics: F - some fungus and haze internally (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Jan 2025 | £139 | Chiswick Auctions | 17.5mm | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 159) Title: A Taylor Hobson 17.5mm T2 f/1.8 Cooke Kinetal Lens
Description:
A Taylor Hobson 17.5mm T2 f/1.8 Cooke Kinetal Lens Serial No: 567272 Body: Overall G/VG Optics: F-G - some light fungus to rear element group (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2025 | £151 | Chiswick Auctions | 12.5mm | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 158) Title: A Taylor Hobson 12.5mm T2 f/1.8 Cooke Kinetal Lens
Description:
A Taylor Hobson 12.5mm T2 f/1.8 Cooke Kinetal Lens Serial No: 671496 Body: G/VG Optics: significant coating marks visible to front elements when (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Aug 2024 | £151 | Chiswick Auctions | 12.5mm | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 196) Title: A Taylor Hobson 12.5mm T2 f/1.8 Cooke Kinetal Lens
Description:
A Taylor Hobson 12.5mm T2 f/1.8 Cooke Kinetal Lens Serial No: 604834 Body: G/VG Optics: F/G - very light peripheral internal fungus to one element (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cooke Kinetal 12.5mm f/1.8 sell for at UK auction?
The most recent recorded UK auction hammer price is £101, achieved in March 2025; with only one verified sale, this is the best available benchmark rather than a settled market value.
What is a Taylor, Taylor & Hobson 12.5mm Cooke Kinetal worth today?
Based on the limited 2025 saleroom data, around £100 is the current auction-hammer reference price, though clean, fungus-free copies in usable mounts can command more from specialist cine dealers.
What was the 12.5mm Cooke Kinetal designed for?
It is a fast wide-angle prime for 16mm professional cine cameras, suited to documentary, news, and television production where an f/1.8 aperture and wide field of view were needed.
What should I check before buying one?
Look closely for fungus, haze, oil on the aperture blades, element separation, and stiff focus, and verify the lens mount matches your camera before committing to a purchase.