Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is a Manual Focus (MF)
PC Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 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 Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Maximum Magnification Ratio
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.11x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.65m. 0.11x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.
Aperture
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.
Optical Formula
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 9 groups .
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