Schneider-Kreuznach Releases first native m4/3 lens

deadwolfbones · 06-14-2012, 01:03 PM

http://www.43rumors.com/schneider-14mm-has-autofocus-two-more-micro-four-thirds-lenses-in-2013/

An AF 14mm f/2!

Very nice start!

Mistral75 · 06-14-2012, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

43 Rumors | Blog | (UPDATED) Schneider 14mm has AF and costs less than ?1.500. Two more m43 lenses in 2013.

An AF 14mm f/2!

Very nice start!

Yes, very nice start indeed from a prestigious lens maker.

I am not so sure this is a "native m4/3 lens" since they are discussing the possibility to issue a Sony E version of it. Besides, such a big lens including 10 elements looks more like the design of a super-wide angle for APS-C sensors than a wide angle for µ4/3 sensors.

Medium FormatPro · 06-14-2012, 04:13 PM

Wonder if there will ever be any Schneider lens for the PK mount. If not then I'm going to have a genuine need for yet another new camera body

kenafein · 06-14-2012, 04:21 PM

Wow. That would be very welcome for my NEX.

jogiba · 06-14-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Schneider Kreuznach has said it will begin making lenses for mirrorless systems, and has shown renderings of a 14mm F2.0 lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. The move will make Schneider one of the few independent lens makers building autofocus lenses for mirrorless systems, following the launches of lenses for Micro Four Thirds and Sony NEX from Sigma and a NEX 18-200mm from Tamron. As part of its annual review, Schneider says it will introduce a range of lenses for mirrorless cameras 'this fall,' which we're expecting to mean around the Photokina show in Cologne, this September.

Schneider Kreuznach plans lens range for mirrorless and shows 14mm F2.0: Digital Photography Review

**jpzk** · 06-14-2012, 04:34 PM

That's another shot of LBA in the arm!!

What's the vaccine? $$$ ?

JP

isaacc7 · 06-14-2012, 05:05 PM

Have they actually released it? I thought it was more of an announcement. I wonder if they'll include Samsung with the mirrorless mounts. Schneifer and Samsung worked together for a long time. On the other hand, not sure Samsung wants to have another lens manufacturer competing with them. I could see it going either way. I think this is more important for the Sony folks, Samsung lenses seem to have a pretty good reputation already.

bimjo · 06-14-2012, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Yes, very nice start indeed from a prestigious lens maker.

I am not so sure this is a "native m4/3 lens" since they are discussing the possibility to issue a Sony E version of it. Besides, such a big lens including 10 elements looks more like the design of a super-wide angle for APS-C sensors than a wide angle for µ4/3 sensors.

It's native in the sense that it has the m4/3 mount vs. requiring an adapter. As a first dip into mirrorless lenses, having different designs for m4/3 and NEX probably isn't feasible cost wise.

bimjo · 06-14-2012, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

Wow. That would be very welcome for my NEX.

Wider. Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiider. Needs to be wider. It's a good start, but it needs to be wider. Did I mention it needs to be wider?

kenafein · 06-14-2012, 05:31 PM

I think you need the cv12 Bimjo. Besides you could have the cv12 and the cv35 1.2 for the price of this one.

bimjo · 06-14-2012, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

I think you need the cv12 Bimjo. Besides you could have the cv12 and the cv35 1.2 for the price of this one.

Boy, ain't that the truth. But I need wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiider!

I can't help it, the Sigma 10-20 spoiled me.

Winder · 06-14-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by Medium FormatPro

Wonder if there will ever be any Schneider lens for the PK mount. If not then I'm going to have a genuine need for yet another new camera body

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/818359-REG/Schneider_06_1066458_PC_TS_Super_Angulon.html

Schneider PC TS Super Angulon 90mm f/4.5 Lens 06-1066461 B&H

These were announced last year.

kenafein · 06-14-2012, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by bimjo

Boy, ain't that the truth. But I need wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiider!

I can't help it, the Sigma 10-20 spoiled me.

Samyang announces 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for Sony NEX and Samsung NX cameras | Ubergizmo

Wide enough for you Bimjo? If it's anything like the Pentax version this will be a really nice lens indeed.

Laurentiu Cristofor · 06-14-2012, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by Winder

These were announced last year.

There is a third one that can be adapted for Pentax mount, so the total seems to be 3:

Schneider 28mm f/2.8 PC Super-Angulon Manual Focus 06-039789NO

Schneider PC TS Super-Angulon 50mm f/2.8 Lens 06-1066458 B&H

Schneider PC TS Super Angulon 90mm f/4.5 Lens 06-1066461 B&H

pinholecam · 06-15-2012, 12:13 AM

IMHO, another carry over from NEX just like the Sigma offerings.
There is the Panasonic 14/2.5 which is much smaller, far cheaper, decent optically and fast enough for a short focal length.

For wider FOV and better optics, there is the Oly 12/2
So this offering sits in an odd place.
Not to mention the MF WA options from Voigtlander (beautiful and small) and even the Pentax DA15ltd. (again cheaper)

The good thing is that I see Panny and Oly have their bases covered with nice options, so they deserve to make some money from lens sales for their systems.
Users have a pretty nice range to pick between them too.

06-14-2012, 01:03 PM	#1
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06-14-2012, 01:29 PM	#2
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by deadwolfbones 43 Rumors \| Blog \| (UPDATED) Schneider 14mm has AF and costs less than ?1.500. Two more m43 lenses in 2013. An AF 14mm f/2! Very nice start! Yes, very nice start indeed from a prestigious lens maker. I am not so sure this is a "native m4/3 lens" since they are discussing the possibility to issue a Sony E version of it. Besides, such a big lens including 10 elements looks more like the design of a super-wide angle for APS-C sensors than a wide angle for µ4/3 sensors.

06-14-2012, 04:13 PM	#3
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Wonder if there will ever be any Schneider lens for the PK mount. If not then I'm going to have a genuine need for yet another new camera body

06-14-2012, 04:21 PM	#4
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Wow. That would be very welcome for my NEX.

06-14-2012, 04:23 PM	#5
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Quote: Schneider Kreuznach has said it will begin making lenses for mirrorless systems, and has shown renderings of a 14mm F2.0 lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. The move will make Schneider one of the few independent lens makers building autofocus lenses for mirrorless systems, following the launches of lenses for Micro Four Thirds and Sony NEX from Sigma and a NEX 18-200mm from Tamron. As part of its annual review, Schneider says it will introduce a range of lenses for mirrorless cameras 'this fall,' which we're expecting to mean around the Photokina show in Cologne, this September. Schneider Kreuznach plans lens range for mirrorless and shows 14mm F2.0: Digital Photography Review

06-14-2012, 04:34 PM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	That's another shot of LBA in the arm!! What's the vaccine? $$$ ? JP

06-14-2012, 05:05 PM	#7
isaacc7 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 87	Have they actually released it? I thought it was more of an announcement. I wonder if they'll include Samsung with the mirrorless mounts. Schneifer and Samsung worked together for a long time. On the other hand, not sure Samsung wants to have another lens manufacturer competing with them. I could see it going either way. I think this is more important for the Sony folks, Samsung lenses seem to have a pretty good reputation already.

06-14-2012, 05:13 PM	#8
bimjo Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 967	Originally posted by Mistral75 Yes, very nice start indeed from a prestigious lens maker. I am not so sure this is a "native m4/3 lens" since they are discussing the possibility to issue a Sony E version of it. Besides, such a big lens including 10 elements looks more like the design of a super-wide angle for APS-C sensors than a wide angle for µ4/3 sensors. It's native in the sense that it has the m4/3 mount vs. requiring an adapter. As a first dip into mirrorless lenses, having different designs for m4/3 and NEX probably isn't feasible cost wise.

06-14-2012, 05:16 PM	#9
bimjo Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 967	Originally posted by kenafein Wow. That would be very welcome for my NEX. Wider. Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiider. Needs to be wider. It's a good start, but it needs to be wider. Did I mention it needs to be wider?

06-14-2012, 05:31 PM	#10
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	I think you need the cv12 Bimjo. Besides you could have the cv12 and the cv35 1.2 for the price of this one.

06-14-2012, 08:48 PM	#11
bimjo Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 967	Originally posted by kenafein I think you need the cv12 Bimjo. Besides you could have the cv12 and the cv35 1.2 for the price of this one. Boy, ain't that the truth. But I need wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiider! I can't help it, the Sigma 10-20 spoiled me.

06-14-2012, 09:03 PM	#12
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Medium FormatPro Wonder if there will ever be any Schneider lens for the PK mount. If not then I'm going to have a genuine need for yet another new camera body http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/818359-REG/Schneider_06_1066458_PC_TS_Super_Angulon.html Schneider PC TS Super Angulon 90mm f/4.5 Lens 06-1066461 B&H These were announced last year.

06-14-2012, 10:30 PM	#13
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by bimjo Boy, ain't that the truth. But I need wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiider! I can't help it, the Sigma 10-20 spoiled me. Samyang announces 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for Sony NEX and Samsung NX cameras \| Ubergizmo Wide enough for you Bimjo? If it's anything like the Pentax version this will be a really nice lens indeed.

06-14-2012, 11:23 PM	#14
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Originally posted by Winder These were announced last year. There is a third one that can be adapted for Pentax mount, so the total seems to be 3: Schneider 28mm f/2.8 PC Super-Angulon Manual Focus 06-039789NO Schneider PC TS Super-Angulon 50mm f/2.8 Lens 06-1066458 B&H Schneider PC TS Super Angulon 90mm f/4.5 Lens 06-1066461 B&H

06-15-2012, 12:13 AM	#15
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	IMHO, another carry over from NEX just like the Sigma offerings. There is the Panasonic 14/2.5 which is much smaller, far cheaper, decent optically and fast enough for a short focal length. For wider FOV and better optics, there is the Oly 12/2 So this offering sits in an odd place. Not to mention the MF WA options from Voigtlander (beautiful and small) and even the Pentax DA15ltd. (again cheaper) The good thing is that I see Panny and Oly have their bases covered with nice options, so they deserve to make some money from lens sales for their systems. Users have a pretty nice range to pick between them too.