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    Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9

    4.6
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.8
    Mechanical: 4.8
    Value: 4.4
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.9-16
    Mount
    Other mount
    Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9 is a manual focus prime lens for 35mm rangefinder cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.

    Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 14 months of tracked sales — pay around the $66.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $66.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $76.00
    All-time low
    $29.00
    Latest sale
    $47.00

    Best deals

    89 of 174 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $66.00 fair value.

    • Nov 5, 2024$29.00$-37.00 / typical
    • Nov 5, 2024$30.00$-36.00 / typical
    • Nov 5, 2024$31.00$-35.00 / typical
    • Jun 26, 2024$39.00$-27.00 / typical
    • Aug 16, 2024$39.00$-27.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.9-16
    Min Focus Distance1m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread58mm
    MountOther mount
    Format35mm rangefinder

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    Reviews

    Souta Takahashi4.6/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9?

    Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.9/16, for the Other mount mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format.

    What mount is the Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9 compatible with?

    Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9 uses a Other mount mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.

    How much does the Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9 typically sells for around $29.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9 a good lens?

    Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9 has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 50mm f/1.9?

    Similar lenses include 7Artisans 50mm f/0.95, 7Artisans 60mm f/2.8 Macro, Bausch & Lomb Opt Co 48mm f/4.5 Macro Tessar Rochester NY JE287.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.6
    Optical4.8/5
    Mechanical4.8/5
    Value4.4/5
    Bokeh4.4/5
    Usability4.4/5
    Based on 5 reviewers

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