Schneider Kreuznach APO Symmar 150mm f5.6 MC Multicoated Lens

This pre-owned Schneider Kreuznach lens is in good, functional condition with a few specific mechanical notes. The shutter speeds between 1/25 and 1/400 are fully accurate, and both the Time (T) and Bulb (B) settings are crisp and highly responsive. However, the slower shutter speed range from 1 second to 1/10 second is currently sticky and will require servicing if you rely heavily on those long exposures. Optically, the glass is bright with excellent contrast, though there are a few tiny, isolated internal dust specks present; these are entirely negligible in size and will not impact your final image quality.

Renowned for its world-class German engineering, this Schneider Kreuznach Symmar features advanced multi-coating (MC) to aggressively control lens flare and ghosting while delivering exceptional sharpness and superb contrast. The standout feature of this specific model is its classic convertible design: by simply removing the front element, the lens converts into a longer focal length using just the rear element, giving you two distinct focal lengths in a single shutter. In its standard 150mm configuration at f/22, it boasts a generous 220mm image circle at infinity, giving you ample room for creative movements and tilts on a 4x5 setup, as well as modest movement capabilities on a 5x7 camera.

In its standard 150mm configuration, this lens offers a highly sought-after, natural perspective that is perfect for studio portraiture, architecture, landscape, and general-purpose large-format photography. The f/5.6 maximum aperture provides a bright viewing image on your ground glass for easy composition and critical focusing. Built to withstand the rigorous demands of professional field and studio work, its robust, precision-engineered barrel features standard mounting threads, making it an incredibly versatile, "two-in-one" addition to any large-format kit.