Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
PC Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(FX) Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 has a maximum diameter of 108mm and total length of 139mm. It weighs 1110g / 39.2 oz.
Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 has a filter thread of 95mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90:
Focal Range
Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 has a fixed focal length of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 135mm.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 139mm and a weight of 1110g, the Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Optical Image Stabilization
Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR , Nikon Micro-105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR and Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM. in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Maximum Magnification Ratio
Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.25x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.57m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.25x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 has a max aperture of F4.5 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.
Optical Formula
Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 4 groups .
Lens Hood
Schneider PC-TS 4.5/90 doesn't come with a lens hood.
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