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    Schneider Kreuznach Xenar 50mm f/2.8 (2)

    3.6
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 2.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    M42
    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 historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 51 months of tracked sales — pay around the $213.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $213.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $319.50
    All-time low
    $13.00
    Latest sale
    $56.00

    Best deals

    107 of 213 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $213.50 fair value.

    • Feb 18, 2024$13.00$-200.50 / typical
    • Jan 26, 2025$20.00$-193.50 / typical
    • Jan 26, 2025$21.00$-192.50 / typical
    • Apr 1, 2025$21.00$-192.50 / typical
    • Apr 1, 2025$22.00$-191.50 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Threadmm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Antonio Gonzalez3.6/5

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    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.

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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

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