A Schneider-branded lens for Mamiya Leaf — the 80mm f/2.8 with leaf shutter for medium format digital.
The Mamiya Leaf Schneider 80mm f/2.8 LS D is a standard prime for the Mamiya/Phase One 645AF system featuring a Schneider-designed leaf shutter (LS) for flash synchronisation at all speeds. The D designation indicates digital optimisation. At 80mm on 645, it provides a 50mm equivalent normal perspective. Schneider's optical design ensures excellent quality.
Optical performance is very good — Schneider-Kreuznach optical quality optimised for digital medium format sensors. Sharpness is excellent with the digital optimisation. The integrated leaf shutter enables flash sync at any speed — critical for studio and location flash work where high-speed sync is needed. The f/2.8 aperture is fast for a medium format standard lens.
Mamiya/Phase One 645AF mount with electronic leaf shutter. Weight is approximately 490 grams. Build quality is professional grade. The leaf shutter operates up to 1/1600s while the body's focal plane shutter can be used independently. Compatible with Mamiya 645DF, DF+, and Phase One XF bodies. Autofocus is provided.
Available on the used medium format market. Check leaf shutter timing accuracy and AF operation. A professional medium format standard lens with the invaluable leaf shutter advantage. The Schneider optical design provides Leica-rivalling quality. Essential for studio and location work where flash sync at high speeds is required.