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Phase One Announces Two Schneider Kreuznach Blue Ring Zooms
18 July 2016
Phase One has announced two new Schneider Kreuznach lenses, both Blue Ring zooms that feature impressive front glass elements and edge-to-edge coverage of full frame 645 format that take full advantage of the Phase One XF 100MP sensor's resolution. The two new zooms are:
- The Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mm LS f4.0-5.6 Zoom lens renders ultra sharp resolution on all zoom distances from wide to normal focal length;
- The Schneider Kreuznach 75-150mm LS f4.0-5.6 Zoom lens delivers great versatility. It's preferred for on-location fashion shoots, with a range from normal to telephoto.
Each lens, designed by Schneider Kreuznach and produced by Phase One Japan, has a zoom lock function on its barrel and maintains focus while zooming. They also each support flash synchronization up to 1/1600 second. The built-in electronics permit individual focus calibration when used with the Phase One XF Camera System.
Blue Ring Zooms. The 75-150mm and 40-80mm Schneider Kreuznach zooms.
"Creating optics this large with such tight tolerances is quite an achievement," said Espen Beck, Phase One senior product manager. "A Phase One full frame 100MP medium format sensor is 1.5 times larger than the cropped size 50MP medium format and 2.5 times larger than sensors found in high-end 35mm dSLRs. Capturing the full resolution of a square sensor this size with a round lens and avoiding crop means that the entire lens must be larger, which requires larger movements of individual lens elements while meeting the requisite standards for speed and precision."
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the two zooms include:
SCHNEIDER KREUZNACH 75-150MM LS F4.0-5.6 ZOOM SPECIFICATIONS Mount XF 645 Bayonet
XF Camera System 645 DF/DFFocal Length 75mm to 150mm zoom
47mm to 93mm 35mm equivalentAperture Minimum: f4.0 wide angle to f5.6 telephoto
Maximum: f32 wide angle to f45 telephotoShutter Up to 1/1600 second
1/4000 second XF FPS max speed
Up to 1/1600 flash syncAngle of View 50° wide angle to 26° telephoto Minimum Focus 3.28 ft. Magnification 0.09x wide angle
0.164x telephotoOptical Design 11 elements in 10 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 95mm Dimensions 6.8 x 4.2 inches Weight 3.96 lbs.
SCHNEIDER KREUZNACH 40-80MM LS F4.0-5.6 ZOOM SPECIFICATIONS Mount XF 645 Bayonet
XF Camera System 645 DF/DFFocal Length 40mm to 80mm zoom
25mm to 50mm 35mm equivalentAperture Minimum: f4.0 wide angle to f5.6 telephoto
Maximum: f5.6 wide angle to f45 telephotoShutter Up to 1/1600 second
1/4000 second XF FPS max speed
Up to 1/1600 flash syncAngle of View 82° to 47° Minimum Focus 1.97 ft. Magnification 0.094x at wide-angle
0.179x at telephotoOptical Design 15 elements in 11 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 105mm Dimensions 5.90 x 4.40 inches Weight 4.1 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
The two Blue Ring zooms are compatible with the Phase One XF, Phase One 645DF+ and Mamiya 645DF+ or DF camera systems.
The Schneider Kreuznach 75-150mm LS f4.0-5.6 Zoom is shipping now for $5,990/€5.490. The Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mmLS f4.0-5.6 Zoom is expected to ship by Aug. 1 for $8,990/€7.990.
Phase One Camera Systems and all accessories are available through Phase One photography partners worldwide.
For more information see the news release below.
Phase One Announces First Schneider Kreuznach Blue Ring Zoom Lenses
Prime Lens Quality Featuring Full Frame Sensor Coverage, Improved Precision and Advanced Electronics
COPENHAGEN -- Phase One, creator of the world's finest open-platform high-end camera systems and professional imaging software, today added two new Schneider Kreuznach lenses to its comprehensive family of lenses. These two Blue Ring zoom lenses feature impressive front glass elements, with front lens diameters of 63mm and 65mm respectively, delivering edge-to-edge coverage of full frame 645 format. Used on a Phase One XF 100MP system, the lenses are able to take full advantage of the sensor's resolution; a 100MP capture renders a 100MP image with breathtaking fidelity.
- The Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mm LS f4.0-5.6 Zoom lens renders ultra sharp resolution on all zoom distances from wide to normal focal length;
- The Schneider Kreuznach 75-150mm LS f4.0-5.6 Zoom lens delivers great versatility. It's preferred for on-location fashion shoots, with a range from normal to telephoto.
Together, these two lenses comprise an effective zoom range from 40mm to 150mm. Each lens is equipped with a zoom lock function on its barrel and is designed to maintain focus position while zooming. They each support flash synchronization up to 1/1600s. The new built-in electronics permit individual focus calibration when used with the Phase One XF Camera System.
"Creating optics this large with such tight tolerances is quite an achievement," said Espen Beck, Phase One Senior Product Manager. "A Phase One full frame 100MP medium format sensor is 1.5 times larger than the cropped size 50MP medium format and 2.5 times larger than sensors found in high-end 35mm dSLRs. Capturing the full resolution of a square sensor this size with a round lens and avoiding crop means that the entire lens must be larger, which requires larger movements of individual lens elements while meeting the requisite standards for speed and precision.
"Schneider Kreuznach lenses are designed to deliver the ultimate analogue input to be shaped and refined with the Phase One XF 100MP Camera System and Capture One software. This design also benefits the Phase One XF 50MP system, which can exploit the 'sweet spot' of the lens, producing impeccable results."
Designed by Schneider Kreuznach and produced by Phase One Japan, Schneider Kreuznach "Blue Ring" zoom lenses are refined with robust, aerial-grade mechanics and manufactured to meet Phase One's highest quality assurance standards. Their enhanced precision, mechanical build and look and feel complement the Phase One XF Camera System design.
For more information, including specifications for the two new "Blue Ring" lenses, go to: https://www.phaseone.com/en/Products/Camera-Systems/Lenses
There will be a hands-on Webinar demonstration of the lenses on Tuesday, July 19.
For more information, times and to register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2633991530877302018
Availability and Pricing
The two new Blue Ring Zoom lenses are available to order now. They are compatible with the Phase One XF, Phase One 645DF and Mamiya 645DF or DF camera systems.
The Schneider Kreuznach 75-150mm LS f4.0-5.6 Zoom is shipping now. Manufacturer suggested retail price: $5,990/€5.490
The Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mmLS f4.0-5.6 Zoom is expected to ship by Aug. 1. Manufacturer suggested retail price: 8,990/€7.990
Phase One Camera Systems and all accessories are available through Phase One photography partners worldwide: http://www.phaseone.com/partners.
For a demo of a Phase One Camera System, sign up here: http://www.phaseone.com/demo