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    Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    I didn't feal like writing the full question in the title, but i came across a Schnerider Symmar-S Lens on Ebay a few days ago, when i looked at the picture i saw some white dots around the perimeter of the rear element (not on the glass). I was wondering if any one here has any idea of what i could be. If the spots have no effect on the performance of the lens, i will purchase it. If you guys feel the lens isn't worth getting then i will not get it.

    Here is the ebay offer: http://www.ebay.de/itm/4x5-schneider...item3a969e4e79

    so your opinions on this lens would be appreciated

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    Re: Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    Do a search on "schneideritis"... it's a fairly common anomaly having to do with the black coating applied to the periphery of lenses. Most folks claim it has little (if any) effect on the image but does have an effect on resale value.

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    Re: Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    Ditto for AJ's comments. Its an unfortunate trait on many Schneider lenses, old & new.

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    Re: Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    No effect on image quality.

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    Re: Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    Well then i think i will get the lens then. As i dont currently see myself reselling the lens anytime soon, i don't think it will be a problem.

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    Re: Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    I use Schneider lenses with schneideritis all the time. I have never had a problem with it.

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    Re: Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    That is excellent! Has anyone ever compared the schneider Symmar-S 135mm to a Nikkor W 135mm? Since im currently stuck between getting either one or the other. I will be shooting landscapes with it.

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    Re: Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    +1 on classical Schneideritis - maybe more extreme than most but I'd spend more more time thinking about what was in front of the lens than a few spots inside it.

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    Re: Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    Quote Originally Posted by Omega View Post
    That is excellent! Has anyone ever compared the schneider Symmar-S 135mm to a Nikkor W 135mm? Since im currently stuck between getting either one or the other. I will be shooting landscapes with it.
    The only major difference is that the Nikkor-W has multicoating which may result in slightly higher contrast and more resistance to flare, but this doesn't really make the Symmar a "worse" lens.....

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    Re: Schneider Symmar-S Ebay offer question?

    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Hudson View Post
    The only major difference is that the Nikkor-W has multicoating which may result in slightly higher contrast and more resistance to flare, but this doesn't really make the Symmar a "worse" lens.....
    I believe that most ALL Schneider Symmar-"S" are multicoated as well just that each has it's own "color signature" due to multi coating formulas.

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