Does anyone know if the Componon-S f/5.6 150mm lens is symmetrical and wide angle or is it an asymmetrical Tessar design ? Is it a good lens and if so why did they stop making it ? Are the newer models much better ? All unbiased comments are welcome.

-- John Dorio (john.dorio@ericsson.com), September 09, 1998

Answers

It is fairly symmetrical, like a Plasmat. I wouldn't call it a wide-angle. Yes, it is a good lens, one of the best. Have they really stopped making it? It's still on their web site (http://www.schneideroptics.com/enlarge/s/s.html). For some purposes, you might prefer the Apo models. I am biased: I like it, but have no financial interest.

-- Alan Gibson (gibson.al@mail.dec.com), September 09, 1998.