Description
The Schneider Kreuznach Super Angulon 65mm f/5.6 is a highly regarded ultra-wide-angle lens designed for large format photography.
Here's a summary of its key features and characteristics:
Ultra-wide angle: It's part of the Super Angulon line known for their extremely wide angles of view, suitable for landscapes, architecture, and expansive scenes.
Large Format Compatibility: It has an image circle of 170mm, providing sufficient coverage for formats up to 4x5 inches, and is also popular for 2.25x3.25 formats. The lens was designed to cover film formats up to 10 x 12˝.
Wide Aperture: The f/5.6 maximum aperture allows for bright viewing and easier focusing in various lighting conditions.
Center Filters: Due to its wide-angle design, using a center filter is often recommended to address potential vignetting (darkening at the corners).
Movement Limitations: While designed for large format, some users find that the 65mm focal length can limit the range of movements (tilts, shifts, swings) available on some cameras before vignetting occurs or the lens makes contact with the ground glass.
Sharpness and Clarity: The lens is recognized for its sharpness and detail, capable of capturing high-quality images.
Shutter Compatibility: The 65mm f/5.6 Super Angulon is typically mounted on a #0 shutter like the Compur or Copal.
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