Prime

35mm rangefinder

Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8

Name: Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8
Brand: Schneider-Kreuznach
SKU: Schneider-Kreuznach-Xenar-50mm-f-2-8
Availability: InStock

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)

Weight

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 history

eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

Purchases (102)

Jul 29, 2025$37.00
Jul 16, 2025$45.00
Jun 2, 2025$36.00
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May 25, 2024$15.00
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May 7, 2024$35.00

Auctions (63)

Aug 15, 2026High: $279.00 / Low: $35.00
Jun 18, 2026High: $279.00 / Low: $35.00
Jun 10, 2026High: $140.00 / Low: $54.99
Jun 2, 2026High: $239.00 / Low: $33.23
May 20, 2026High: $250.00 / Low: $70.46
May 12, 2026High: $172.54 / Low: $35.00
May 5, 2026High: $239.00 / Low: $29.98
Apr 23, 2026High: $188.00 / Low: $34.99
Apr 15, 2026High: $54.99 / Low: $35.00
Apr 7, 2026High: $239.00 / Low: $58.50
Mar 30, 2026High: $298.50 / Low: $44.95
Mar 21, 2026High: $250.00 / Low: $169.00
Mar 14, 2026High: $54.99 / Low: $35.00
Mar 5, 2026High: $239.00 / Low: $34.98
Feb 26, 2026High: $298.50 / Low: $31.14
Feb 18, 2026High: $250.00 / Low: $35.00
Feb 11, 2026High: $150.00 / Low: $29.52
Feb 3, 2026High: $239.00 / Low: $58.50
Jan 26, 2026High: $298.50 / Low: $31.14
Jan 18, 2026High: $250.00 / Low: $35.00
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Dec 31, 2025High: $200.00 / Low: $65.55
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Aug 28, 2025High: $298.50 / Low: $49.99
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Dec 6, 2024High: $302.20 / Low: $26.75
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Sep 28, 2024High: $398.50 / Low: $4.75
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Sep 14, 2024High: $239.00 / Low: $4.75
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Aug 31, 2024High: $398.50 / Low: $10.50
Aug 8, 2024High: $255.00 / Low: $10.00
Aug 1, 2024High: $130.37 / Low: $65.00

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.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length50mm

Aperturef/2.8-22

Min Focus Distance1m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weightg

Lengthmm

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 $4.75. 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.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€118.00

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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