Classic 90mm wide-angle for 4x5 large format in compact Copal No.0 shutter mounting.
The Schneider Super Angulon 90mm f/8 in Copal No.0 shutter is a classic wide-angle lens for 4x5 large format photography. At 90mm on 4x5, it provides roughly the equivalent of a 24mm lens on 35mm format, making it one of the most popular wide-angle choices for large format landscape and architectural work.
The compact Copal No.0 shutter mounting keeps the lens assembly small and lightweight, making it practical for field photography. Multi-coated optics deliver excellent contrast and sharpness, while the generous image circle provides ample room for rise, shift, and tilt movements on 4x5 cameras.
This is perhaps the most commonly recommended wide-angle lens for photographers entering large format photography. Its combination of useful focal length, manageable size, proven optical performance, and widespread availability makes it an ideal first wide-angle for any large format kit.
Extremely common on the used market with prices that make it very accessible. The Copal shutter is reliable and widely serviceable, and the lens itself has decades of proven performance behind it. A sensible, practical wide-angle that continues to deliver excellent results on both film and scanning workflows.