Schneider 90mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon MC Copal 0 Lens
The Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/5.6 MC Copal 0 is a 90mm f/5.6 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Used copies start from $957.78 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Schneider 90mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon MC Copal 0 Lens
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Lens Overview — Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/5.6 MC Copal 0
Key Features — Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/5.6 MC Copal 0
90mm Wide-Angle Prime: A fixed 90mm focal length delivers a wide field of view well-suited to architecture, landscape, and interior photography on large format systems.
f/5.6 Maximum Aperture: Practical maximum aperture for a large format wide-angle lens, providing adequate brightness for ground glass focusing and composition.
Copal 0 Leaf Shutter: Mounted in the industry-standard Copal 0 shutter housing, offering reliable performance, easy serviceability, and flash sync at all speeds.
Multi-Coating (MC): Multi-coated optics reduce flare and ghosting while improving light transmission, particularly useful in high-contrast and backlit shooting situations.
Large Image Circle: The Super-Angulon design produces a generous image circle that accommodates the movements — tilt, shift, and swing — available on technical and view cameras.
Lens Board Mount: Attaches via a standard lens board, ensuring broad compatibility with the wide ecosystem of view cameras and technical cameras that accept interchangeable boards.
Lens Specifications — Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/5.6 MC Copal 0
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Architecture, Landscape, Product |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Large Format |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 90mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Camera System | Medium Format |
| Lens Mount | Lens Board (Technical Camera) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 450g |
Description — Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/5.6 MC Copal 0
The Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon MC is a large format, wide-angle prime lens built for technical cameras. Housed in a Copal 0 leaf shutter and mounted via a standard lens board, it integrates naturally into the large format workflow. The lens is manual focus only, suited to the deliberate, ground-glass-based focusing approach that defines large format photography.
With a maximum aperture of f/5.6, it provides a practical balance for a wide-angle large format optic. Multi-coating is indicated by the MC designation, aimed at controlling flare and improving contrast in challenging lighting conditions. Weighing 450 grams, it offers a sturdy feel without being unwieldy on a technical camera.
The lens board mount ensures compatibility with a wide range of technical and view camera systems. Whether used for architectural, landscape, or product work, this lens delivers the deliberate, high-precision shooting experience that large format photographers expect from a Schneider-Kreuznach wide-angle prime.
Pros — Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/5.6 MC Copal 0
- ✓Wide-angle 90mm focal length well-suited to architecture and landscape work in large format
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/5.6 is a practical choice for a large format wide-angle prime
- ✓Copal 0 shutter is a widely trusted and serviceable leaf shutter standard
Cons — Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/5.6 MC Copal 0
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability, requiring deliberate ground glass focusing technique
- ✗No image stabilization, which is expected for the format but worth noting
- ✗Filter thread size is unspecified, complicating filter purchasing decisions
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