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Question: Compare Schneider 24mm f/5.6 Apo-Digitar XL and 28mm f/2.8 Digitar

Jack

Sr. Administrator
Staff member
My suggestion would be to look at the 23 Rodenstock for a hyper-wide -- it has a larger IC than either of the short Schneiders. It will cover full-frame MF with a few mm to spare where the Schneiders clip the corners...
 

topgreat

New member
My suggestion would be to look at the 23 Rodenstock for a hyper-wide -- it has a larger IC than either of the short Schneiders. It will cover full-frame MF with a few mm to spare where the Schneiders clip the corners...
The price of 23mm Rodenstock price is terrifying for me so that I would like some cheaper alternatives. Beside, I still use P30+ so I may not be able to do much T/S before I decide to upgrade. BTW, Jack, I know P30+ is not good for T/S due to microlense. However, is it too bad to fix the problem in C1?
 

Jack

Sr. Administrator
Staff member
Honestly, the P30+ is pretty terrible on a tech cam if you impart tilt or shift. Mostly okay though if you shoot it straight. Sorry
 

Don Libby

Well-known member
That's why I had to give my P30+ up for a P45+.

I had a24mm however found Ihad no movements...

Don
 
HI guys,
could somebody post some images made with a Schneider 28mm 2.8 WA? Is it possible to use it un an Aptus 5? I know there is not much movement. But is the quality better or equal than a Mamiya 28mm on a 645DF? Because it is cheaper..
Thank you
 

neil

New member
Shibuya 109 - Tokyo Shibuya 109 GetDPI Image Gallery

Fotoman Dmini Camera with Schneider 28 mm Apo Digitar L and Phase P65+

I did not know what to do with my 28mm as no movements possible.
I mounted it on a fotoman Dmini and use as a travel point and shoot.
I am pleased with the results.
It does not quite cover the sensor of a p65+
But stopping down and processed in capture one the results are ok.

regards

Neil
 

RodK

Active member
HI guys,
could somebody post some images made with a Schneider 28mm 2.8 WA? Is it possible to use it un an Aptus 5? I know there is not much movement. But is the quality better or equal than a Mamiya 28mm on a 645DF? Because it is cheaper..
Thank you
Sorry.
I do not have any images from the 28mm 2.8 anymore.
I used to have one for a while. It did not like the 36x48mm sensor.
Dead straight it was Ok, but had some heavy CA off axis.

It was originally designed, I think, when the Leaf 11mp/17mp in 24x36 frame were in use. As it is a traditional design it exhibits a lot of curvature of field. A NEX 7 or A6000 might work well with it.

The 28mm 5.6 was much superior, though not quite as useful as the Rodenstock 28mm with it's reverse Tele design.

I think a great choice is the 35mm Schneider. Much cleaner than the 35mm Rodenstock, and lower priced. No distortion either. And a really tiny lens.

Hope this helps,
Rod
 
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