Schneider Super Symmar 110mm XL…? Should I get one?

[B+WFriend]

Hi all, I’ve been looking for a lighter weight wide angle lens for 5x7 and the Schneider super Symmar 110mm XL seems to be the one getting the most use/recommendations. Is it really worth it? I have used a 115mm Grandagon in the past and I liked the performance but it was big and heavier than I’d like to take along on backpacking trips.
Anyone have one to sell me?
Let me know your thoughts.

[ic-racer]

Gosh, on 8x10 the Grandagon 115mm is tiny :)

[Richard Wasserman]

The 110mm SSXL is one of my all time favorite lenses. I've been using mine since they were first released. I shoot primarily 4x5, but have also used it on 4x10 where it performed very well with a center filter.

[Bernice Loui]

Previosly discussed..
https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?170230-Schneider-Super-Symmar-XL-110mm-f5-6-v-Nikon-Nikkor-SW-120mm-f8

Do a LFF search on 110mm f5.6 Symmar XL, Lots of post on this topic. Good modern wide angle lens, but it is not a miracle/magical lens.


Bernice