Used Schneider APO Symmar 180mm f/5.6 for Sale — From £112

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Great for: landscape portrait architecture

Schneider's premium APO large format lens — the Apo-Symmar 180mm for professional 4x5 work.

The Schneider APO Symmar 180mm f/5.6 is Schneider's premium apochromatic large format lens for 4x5 and 5x7 photography. The APO designation indicates full apochromatic correction — virtually zero chromatic aberration. The Apo-Symmar represents Schneider's finest large format optics. Outstanding for colour work where CA-free images are essential.

Optical performance is reference-class for large format. The APO correction eliminates chromatic aberration — critical for colour transparency work where CA is visible on the light table. Sharpness is outstanding across the field. Large image circle enables generous camera movements. The Apo-Symmar is the benchmark for premium large format standard lenses.

Large format mount in Copal shutter. Weight is moderate for a premium large format lens. Build quality is the finest Schneider engineering. The Apo-Symmar image circle is generous — enabling extensive camera movements for architectural and product work. One of the finest large format lenses ever produced at this focal length.

Available at moderate prices despite premium quality — LF demand has declined. Check Copal shutter accuracy and clean APO-corrected elements. The finest 180mm available for large format. Only for serious large format photographers working with colour transparency or demanding the best possible correction. A premium optic at increasingly accessible pricing.