Taylor, Taylor, & Hobson 17.5mm T2 f/1.8 Cooke Kinetal
The Taylor, Taylor & Hobson 17.5mm T2 (f/1.8) Cooke Kinetal is a wide-angle cine lens from the British optical maker, designed for 16mm motion picture cameras and produced for professional film work. It was built to deliver fast aperture performance at a short focal length suitable for documentary, news and broadcast cine use.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 17.5mm T2 Cooke Kinetal have been modest, with two 2025 saleroom results of £101 and £139 giving a median around £120. As of today in 2026, that narrow range reflects limited sample size rather than a firm market, and clean, fungus-free copies with their original mount intact tend to sell for the upper end of what the lens is worth.
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.
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| Mar 2025 | £101 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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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 | |
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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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