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    Schneider Kreuznach Componon 80 mm f/ 5.6
    Schneider Kreuznach Componon 80 mm f/ 5.6

    Schneider Kreuznach Componon 80 mm f/ 5.6

    80mm · f/5.6

    Overview

    The Schneider Kreuznach Componon 80mm f/5.6 is an older single-coated enlarger lens with a 15-blade iris, commonly found used for $10–$50. It is often used reversed for macro photography. Optical performance is decent in the 1:2 to 2:1 range, with best sharpness at f/6.7, but it is soft below f/5.6 and performs poorly if not reversed. Build is typical for its era. It suits budget-minded macro photographers seeking a good working distance for field stacking, though the Componon-S 80mm f/4 is generally preferred.