Hi all
Is there any reason to prefer the Apo Sinaron SE 150mm vs the Schneider apo Symmar L?
Thanks.
Mario
Hi all
Is there any reason to prefer the Apo Sinaron SE 150mm vs the Schneider apo Symmar L?
Thanks.
Mario
Mario
I don't think so.
In fact, given the choice between the two, I would opt for the latter. Unrelated to this comparison, most of my taking lenses are Apo Symmars. With the "L" version, you get the added image circle. And, I think I would prefer the Symmar's contrast over that of the Sinaron. (A little less fot the Symmar.)
Either way, they are both fine lenses.
The Sinaron SE lens is a Rodenstock Apo Sironar S. The 150mm Apo Sironar S and 150mm Apo Symmar L were the most recent iterations from Rodenstock and Schneider respectively and I would consider them functionally equivalent, so I’d just get whichever one is in better condition.
Awhile ago I found myself holding out for a good example of a 150mm Apo-Sironar W...as part of my "bucket list holy-trinity" of LF lenses (for 5x7), with the other two being the 110 XL and the 210 Apo Sironar-S (one life to live...gotta drink that coolaid!)...but ended up going with the 150 Apo-Symmar L as it was (in like new condition) half the price of the W, lighter and more compact, and with a smaller (#0) shutter. A bit of sacrifice in coverage...but so far, so good, excepting, of course, the PITA factor of step up rings (aargh!). I still think about that 150 Apo-W though!
Sinaron-S = Caltar II-N = Sironar-N / Apo-Sironar-N
Sinaron-SE = Apo-Sironar-S
Sinaron-WS = Apo-Sironar / Apo-Sironar-W
"softer" at what aperture ?
Or was the perceived difference contrast rather than actual resolution and how was this determination made?
~Lower contrast can be easily interpreted as softer. Higher -vs- lower contrast rendition is better or worst, it is simply different and essentially equal. Choice should depend on image goals.
Bernice
What I intended to say was that I have a 210mm Sinaron-SE and it is most definitely a rebadged Rodenstock Apo Sironar-S.
My apologies Oren!
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