Schneider ISCO4all T2.4
The Schneider-Kreuznach T2.4 is a 43–85mm f/2.4 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Used copies start from $399.99 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Schneider ISCO4all T2.4
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Lens Overview — Schneider-Kreuznach T2.4
Key Features — Schneider-Kreuznach T2.4
T2.4 Maximum Aperture: Calibrated T-stop rating ensures consistent, measurable light transmission — critical for matching exposure across multiple primes on a shoot.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
43mm–85mm Focal Range: Covers wide-standard through short-telephoto perspectives, encompassing versatile focal lengths for narrative and documentary cinematography.
Super 35 Image Circle: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, matching the most widely used digital cinema camera platforms.
Manual Focus Design: Fully manual focus ring built for use with professional follow focus systems, in line with standard cinema set workflow.
77mm Filter Thread: Standard 77mm front thread accepts common cinema filters and matte box accessories without requiring step-up rings.
Lens Specifications — Schneider-Kreuznach T2.4
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 43–85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.4 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
Description — Schneider-Kreuznach T2.4
The Schneider-Kreuznach ISCO4all T2.4 is a professional cinema prime lens system built on a PL Mount, covering focal lengths from 43mm to 85mm within the Standard focal length range. Designed for the Super 35 image format and classified as a Cine-type lens for the Cinema / Video camera ecosystem, it operates at a maximum aperture of T2.4 — delivering consistent light transmission that cinematographers can rely on for matched exposure across a multi-lens kit. The lens is manual focus only with no autofocus capability, which fits naturally into professional cinema production workflows where dedicated focus assistants use follow focus systems to control focus precisely.
With a weight of 4000g, the lens has the kind of heft associated with optically and mechanically robust cinema glass. The 77mm filter thread integrates cleanly with standard cinema filter and matte box setups. Image stabilization is not present in this lens, as stabilization on cinema productions is typically handled at the camera support level.
Pros — Schneider-Kreuznach T2.4
- ✓T2.4 maximum aperture provides consistent, measurable light transmission across the focal length range (43mm–85mm)
- ✓PL Mount compatibility ensures broad integration with professional cinema camera bodies
- ✓Super 35 image circle coverage matches widely used digital cinema sensor formats
Cons — Schneider-Kreuznach T2.4
- ✗No autofocus support, which limits use in run-and-gun or documentary situations where manual pulling isn't practical
- ✗At 4000g, the significant weight demands robust camera support and rigging
- ✗No image stabilization, meaning camera movement control relies entirely on the support system