Schneider FF Prime Cine-Tilt 100mm T2.1
The Schneider-Kreuznach 100mm T2.1 is a 100mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Schneider FF Prime Cine-Tilt 100mm T2.1
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Lens Overview — Schneider-Kreuznach 100mm T2.1
Key Features — Schneider-Kreuznach 100mm T2.1
Tilt Optics Design: Built-in tilt mechanism allows selective focus plane control for creative depth-of-field effects without external tilt-shift adapters.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Transmits strong light levels for shooting in controlled or low-light environments on professional cinema productions.
PL Mount Interface: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures direct compatibility with ARRI, RED, Sony Venice, and other professional cinema camera systems.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors, making it compatible with the growing range of large-format cinema cameras without vignetting.
Fixed 100mm Focal Length: A standard-to-short telephoto perspective well suited to portraiture, interviews, and controlled cinematic compositions.
Manual Focus Cinema Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring with cinema-standard gearing for repeatable, accurate focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller.
Lens Specifications — Schneider-Kreuznach 100mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1450g |
Description — Schneider-Kreuznach 100mm T2.1
The Schneider-Kreuznach FF Prime Cine-Tilt 100mm T2.1 is a professional cinema prime lens built for full-frame sensor coverage and fitted with a PL Mount. Its maximum aperture of T2.1 delivers reliable light transmission across a variety of shooting conditions. As a 100mm prime in the standard focal length range, it is well suited to controlled cinematic compositions and medium-distance framing applications.
The lens operates with manual focus only, in line with professional cinema standards where dedicated focus pullers manage precise, repeatable focus adjustments. There is no image stabilization, so a stable support system is essential. Weighing 1,450 grams, this lens has the substantial build expected of cinema-grade glass intended for production use.
With its full-frame image circle, it is ready for the growing category of large-sensor cinema cameras using PL Mount systems.
Pros — Schneider-Kreuznach 100mm T2.1
- ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides solid light transmission for a cinema prime lens
- ✓PL Mount interface ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
- ✓Full-frame coverage supports large-sensor cinema cameras without vignetting
Cons — Schneider-Kreuznach 100mm T2.1
- ✗No autofocus — exclusively manual focus operation, which may limit use in fast-paced or run-and-gun scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable rigging or support systems for clean handheld work
- ✗At 1,450g, the lens adds significant weight to a camera rig, which may challenge lightweight build configurations
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