Schneider's wide-angle enlarging lens — the W.A. Componon 60mm for MF short-throw printing.
The Schneider W.A. Componon 60mm f/5.6 is a wide-angle enlarging lens from Schneider. The W.A. (Wide Angle) designation indicates it is a retrofocal design providing wider image circle coverage than a standard Componon at this focal length, enabling larger prints from medium format negatives.
The lens provides 60mm wide-angle projection at f/5.6 with Schneider's wide-angle Componon formula, suited for compact enlarger setups where the column height would otherwise limit print size.
Wide-angle enlarger lenses allow larger prints from a given column height by using a shorter focal length. The W.A. Componon design provides this capability without the coverage reduction that a standard short-focal-length lens would introduce.
Check Schneider coating condition. Test aperture. Verify mounting thread. The W.A. designation should be confirmed from physical lens markings.