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Schneider Kreuznach 200mm 5.5
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:20 pm    Post subject: Schneider Kreuznach 200mm 5.5 Reply with quote
Hi All,

The other day I picked up a Schneider Kreuznach 200mm 5.5. Aesthetically it has definitely seen some use, but it's not terrible. Mechanically and optically it is in very good condtion as far as I can tell. Judging by the serial number and a serial number list I found it was made somewhere around 1955-1956.

I am really impressed with it optically. Today I took some test shots comparing it to my Olympus OM 200mm 4.0. This is a "version 4" of this lens. This Olympus is my standard go-to 200mm lens.

Here is a side by side of a 100% crop. The building is about 800 meters away. Olympus on the left, Schneider on the right. Straight out of camera. EDIT: Forgot to mention: Olympus E-M1 Mark II.



Regards, C.


PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Seems to be a solid performer!


PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is the Schneider lens similar to the Retina SRL version in DKL mount?


PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm not surprised, long focus tessars are in general, sharp, well corrected lenses and this one is no exception. Congrats on your new acquisition. Smile


PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
papasito wrote:
Is the Schneider lens similar to the Retina SRL version in DKL mount?


I don't know, I am not familiar with that version.

Regards, C


PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 1:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
papasito wrote:
Is the Schneider lens similar to the Retina SRL version in DKL mount?


Does this answer your question?



Regards, C.
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