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Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2)

Name: Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2)
Brand: Schneider
SKU: schneider-kreuznach-xenar-50mm-f-2-8-2
Availability: InStock

3.6

(1 reviews)

Optical: 5.0

Mechanical: 5.0

Value: 2.0

Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/2.8-22

Mount

M42

Weight

Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) purchase history

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What is the Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2)?

Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame 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 Distance0.5m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weightg

Lengthmm

Filter Threadmm

MountM42

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Antonio Gonzalez3.6/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2)?

Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.

What mount is the Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) compatible with?

Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) typically sells for around $13.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) a good lens?

Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2) has a community rating of 3.6/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2)?

Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€79.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.6

Optical5.0/5

Mechanical5.0/5

Value2.0/5

Bokeh2.0/5

Usability4.0/5

Based on 1 reviewer