Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 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.
The Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
What type of photography is the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon F (FX) mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50, the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 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 2.8/50 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.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a maximum diameter of 108mm and a total length of 128mm. It weighs 1400g / 49.4 oz.
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a filter thread of 95mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 95mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 128mm and a weight of 1400g, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 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 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 Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.11x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.65m. 0.11x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 PC Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2.8 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 9 groups .
Popular Comparisons of Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM.
Top Alternatives of Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 in Other Lens Mounts
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