Is the Schneider Kreuznach Componon S a good lens?

Schneider Kreuznach Componon S 50mm f/2.8 Enlarging Lens. The 6 element Schneider 50mm Componon S is a one of the better enlarger lenses. This lens is an easy way for someone with a normal macro lens that wants to move beyond life-size or 1X magnification up to about 4X for a reasonable cost of less than $100.

What does Schneider Kreuznach stand for?

Schneider Kreuznach (German pronunciation: [ˌʃnaɪdɐ ˈkʁɔʏtsnax]) is the abbreviated name of the company Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH, which is sometimes also simply referred to as Schneider. They are a manufacturer of industrial and photographic optics.

Who is Schneider Kreuznach Isco?

The „ISCO Gruppe Göttingen“, integrated in August 2008, trades under the name Schneider Kreuznach Isco Division GmbH & Co. KG Schneider Optics, the American subsidiary of Schneider-Kreuznach, received the Technology and Engineering Emmy Award 2012 for IRND (Infrared Neutral Density)-Filter-Technology for digital HD (High Definition)-cameras.

Is the Schneider 50mm Componon S Worth It?

The 6 element Schneider 50mm Componon S is a one of the better enlarger lenses. This lens is an easy way for someone with a normal macro lens that wants to move beyond life-size or 1X magnification up to about 4X for a reasonable cost of less than $100. You can find…

What is the aperture of the Schneider Componon-S 50mm lens?

Schneider Componon-S 50mm f/2.8 lens BK mount: Tested at f/4.5 in reverse, and stacked on a Schneider Componon-S 135mm f5.6 lens. This version of the Componon-S lens has the split circle aperture indicator on the lens barrel.

How sharp is the Schneider Xenon 50mm at f/4?

Schneider Xenon 50mm f2 lens: Tested at f/4 in reverse and stacked on a Schneider Componon-S 135mm f5.6 lens. The results from the Xenon 50mm at 2.7x are sharp and detailed in the center and corners at f/4 with very little drop-off in image quality towards the edges.

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