Classic wide-angle large format lens with excellent coverage for 4x5 and 5x7 cameras.
The Schneider Super Angulon 75mm f/8 is a wide-angle large format lens designed for 4×5in view cameras, providing an image circle large enough to support substantial camera movements (rise, fall, tilt, swing). The Super Angulon is one of Schneider's most enduring large format wide-angle designs, valued by architectural and landscape photographers for its broad coverage.
75mm focal length, f/8 maximum aperture, large image circle (approximately 195mm at f/22) covering 4×5in with movements, typically mounted in a Copal No.0 or Copal No.1 shutter, standard large format lensboard mounting.
The 75mm focal length on 4×5in gives a moderately wide view equivalent to approximately 22mm on full-frame, making it well-suited to architectural and environmental photography. The large image circle allows generous movements for perspective and plane-of-focus control. Competes with the Rodenstock Grandagon and Nikkor SW for professional large format wide-angle work.
Verify shutter function at all speeds (T, B, and timed speeds). Inspect all elements for fungus, haze, and coating condition. Confirm lensboard compatibility with your view camera. Check aperture blades for oil contamination. Test that shutter cocking and release mechanisms operate smoothly.