Vintage Lenses
    M39 Leica screw-mount (LSM)
    Prime
    35mm rangefinder

    Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8

    4.5
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 4.5
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    M39 Leica screw-mount (LSM)
    Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for 35mm rangefinder cameras.

    Optical design

    Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 15 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 40 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.

    Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 28 months of tracked sales — pay around the $43.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $43.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $65.50
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $64.00

    Best deals

    52 of 103 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $43.00 fair value.

    • Sep 5, 2024$5.00$-38.00 / typical
    • Dec 30, 2024$8.00$-35.00 / typical
    • Aug 7, 2024$10.00$-33.00 / typical
    • Aug 7, 2024$11.00$-32.00 / typical
    • Jul 19, 2024$13.00$-30.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance1m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread40mm
    MountM39 Leica screw-mount (LSM)
    Format35mm rangefinder

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    Reviews

    Sakura Kobayashi4.5/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8?

    Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M39 Leica screw-mount (LSM) mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format.

    What mount is the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 compatible with?

    Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 uses a M39 Leica screw-mount (LSM) mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.

    How much does the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 a good lens?

    Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8?

    Similar lenses include Braun Color Ultralit 50mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/2, Chiyoda Kogaku Super Rokkor 50mm f/1.8.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.5
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value4.5/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 2 reviewers

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