Schneider CINE XENAR III PL : 25-35-50-75mm Metric

PL  Mount Prime lenses in Metric scale : 25,35,50,75mm

we also have these sets below :

SCHNEIDER CINE XENAR I PL mounts : 25,75,95mm Metric
SCHNEIDER CINE XENAR II EF mount 35mm
SCHNEIDER CINE XENAR III PL mounts: 18,25,35,50,75,95 metric

SCHNEIDER XENON FF PL mounts: 25,35,50,75,100mm Feet
SCHNEIDER XENON FF PL and EF mounts: 25/35/50/75/100 T2.1 Metric

The Schneider CINE-XENAR III PL lenses are a series of high-performance cinema lenses designed for professional filmmakers and videographers.

1. Optical Design

• Lens Mount: PL (Positive Lock) Mount
• Lens Type: Prime lenses designed for cinematic applications.
• Optical Performance: These lenses are engineered for high-resolution imaging, with minimal chromatic aberration, distortion, and a smooth bokeh, providing excellent image quality across the entire frame.

2. Focal Lengths Available

• 25mm
• 35mm
• 50mm
• 75mm

3. Aperture

• Maximum Aperture: T2.1 across all focal lengths.
• Aperture Blades: 9-blade aperture for smooth, round bokeh.

4. Focus Mechanism

• Focus Rotation: 300° of focus rotation for precise, smooth manual focus control.
• Focus Distance Scale: Clear and accurate distance markings in both feet and meters.
• Minimal Focus Breathing: Designed to minimize the effect of focus breathing when transitioning focus.

5. Image Circle

• Full-Frame Coverage: These lenses are designed to cover full-frame sensors, making them suitable for 35mm, Super35mm, and full-frame camera systems.

6. Build Quality

• Construction: Precision aluminum and steel construction, designed for durability and reliability.
• Weight: These lenses are relatively lightweight compared to other cinema lenses in the same class, making them suitable for handheld shooting or use with gimbals and drones.
• Front Diameter: Typically 80mm for a consistent filter size across the series.
• Weather Sealing: Built to withstand harsh shooting environments, with weather-resistant features.

7. Performance Features

• Color Consistency: The lenses are color-matched across all focal lengths, providing consistent color rendition from one lens to the next, making it easier for post-production color grading.
• Low Distortion: Very low barrel or pincushion distortion, making the lenses ideal for straight lines and architectural work.
• Minimal Chromatic Aberration: Helps prevent color fringing in high-contrast scenes.

8. Compatibility

• Cameras: Compatible with a wide range of digital cinema cameras with PL mounts, such as the ARRI Alexa, RED, and Sony VENICE, among others.
• Mount: PL mount, but can be adapted to other mounts (EF, E, etc.) with the right adapter.

9. Other Features

• Lens Coating: The lenses feature multi-layer coatings for increased light transmission, reduced flare, and improved contrast, even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Close Focus Distance: Varies by focal length, with each lens having a minimum focus distance of approximately 0.5m (50cm) to 1m, depending on the focal length.
• Weight Range: Approximately 1.2 to 1.6 kg per lens, depending on the focal length.

These lenses are specifically crafted to meet the needs of modern filmmakers who require sharpness, optical consistency, and flexibility for both high-end narrative filmmaking and commercial work.