Super small, yet sharp 150mm?

[Andrew O'Neill]

Nikkor 150-W. That's the smallest lens I own.

[SergeiR]

So you specify which Schneider you tested. What about the Rodenstock? Sironar? Sironar-N? Sironar-N MC? Apo Sironar-S? Apo Sironar-N? Apo Sironar? Apo Sironar W? Geronar? Apo Ronar? Imagon? Apo Sironar Digital?

Why not specify?

Actually I did say which S-K it was - Xenar. Another one was sironar n , or mc, can't remember - haven't had it in front of me for 2 years.

[Kodachrome25]

Looking at your spread of lenses, a great fit might be the lens I have, a 135mm 5.6 Apo Sironar S, a tad wider than a 150 and bit deeper inherent depth of field.

It's smaller than the 150 S and not a lot bigger than the 150 G Claron...but it is 5.6 and it is microscope sharp with amazing acutance and edge effect. At 208mm the 135 5.6 Apo S has a good bit more coverage than the Claron's 189mm, though not quite as generous as the 231mm of the 150 5.6 Apo S.

For an ultra light setup, I pair the 135mm 5.6 S with either a Nikkor M 200mm F8 or Fujinon A 240mm F9 and love the combo.

Just as sharp as the 150mm 5.6 Apo Sironar S, the 135 usually comes in a bit cheaper too.

[Lightbender]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to follow up.
I ended up with a Fujinon W 150mm f6.3. I picked it up for a song id say. Thanks for pointing that lens out for me.
Some people suggested a Nikkor 150, but that is the lens I already have. And it does not quite fit in the space i have allowed.
The Fujinon is almost half the size of the Nikkor.