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 $420.58 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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Frequently Asked Questions — Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/5.6 MC Copal 0
What shutter does this lens use?+
This lens is configured with a Copal 0 shutter, one of the most common and well-supported leaf shutter formats in large format photography. Copal 0 shutters are widely serviced and compatible with many technical camera systems.
How does this lens attach to a camera?+
The Schneider 90mm Super-Angulon MC mounts via a lens board designed for technical cameras. This is the standard mounting method for large format lenses and offers broad compatibility across view and technical camera platforms.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. Large format lenses of this type require focusing via a ground glass viewing screen on the camera, which is standard practice in large format photography.
What is the weight of this lens?+
The lens weighs 450 grams, which is a manageable weight for a large format wide-angle prime and consistent with professional large format optics in this class.
What filter size does this lens accept?+
The filter thread size for this lens is not specified in the available product data. It is recommended to contact the seller or consult Schneider-Kreuznach documentation to confirm the correct filter diameter before purchasing filters.
Is this lens suitable for architecture photography?+
The 90mm focal length is classified as wide-angle and is commonly used in large format photography for architectural and landscape subjects. Its manual focus and lens board mount are consistent with view camera workflows that allow camera movements for perspective control.