Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar-S 210mm f/5.6 Large Format Lens

The Schneider Symmar-S 210mm f/5.6 is a classic large format lens, widely respected for its sharpness, contrast, and versatility. It sits in the “normal to slightly long” range for 4×5 and is a staple focal length for portraiture, landscapes, and general-purpose work. With a bright f/5.6 maximum aperture and generous coverage, it allows comfortable composing and focusing while providing excellent edge-to-edge performance.

This lens is mounted in a reliable Copal shutter, offering full control over timed exposures from long seconds down to fast action-stopping speeds. Like many Schneider lenses of this vintage, it shows “Schneideritis”—tiny cosmetic speckling along the edges of the lens element paint. This is strictly cosmetic and has no effect on image quality.

Condition: GOOD

This Symmar-S 210mm is in good working order. The shutter runs smoothly and accurately across all speeds. Optics are clean overall with only light internal dust. There are no scratches or fungus present. The lens barrel shows normal cosmetic wear, but nothing that affects performance. A reliable working example of a sought-after large format lens.

An excellent choice for photographers looking to expand their large format setup with a sharp, versatile, and time-tested German lens.

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