Schneider Kreuznach Componon-S 80mm f/4 Enlarging Lens

Serial number:14728295

The Schneider-Kreuznach Componon-S 80mm f/4 is a high-performance professional enlarging lens designed for medium format negatives up to 6×6 cm and 6×7 cm in size

Key Specifications & Features

Optical Design: 6 elements in 4 groups

Maximum Aperture: f/4 (stops down to f/22)

Aperture Blades: 5

Lens Mount: Leica M39 (39mm screw mount)

Format Coverage: Medium format negatives up to 6×6 cm / 6×7 cm

Dimensions & Weight: Approximately 43.3 x 46 mm and 130g

Convenience Features: Equipped with an illuminated click-stop aperture scale, click-stop override, and a pre-set iris lever for quick opening and closing during focusing

Performance & Usage

Flat-Field Correction: Engineered to provide exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, high contrast transfer, and flat-field correction crucial for high-magnification darkroom printing

User & Expert Consensus: Most users say that the f/4 version delivers sharp, high-contrast results and can offer a slight edge over slower f/5.6 variants due to reduced diffraction effects at typical working apertures like f/8.

Macro Adaptation: Beyond the darkroom, macro enthusiasts frequently adapt the Componon-S for high-magnification digital macro photography using bellows or extension tubes, thanks to its superb optical flat-field resolution

The lens is in excellent used cosmetic condition, please see photo provided.

Optically shows separation fungus and dust to the front optic group.

Aperture Selection is positive.

Tested and working.

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