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The Schneider Cine-Xenar III 18mm T2.2 (PL) is a high-quality PL-mount cinema lens for use with Super-35 sensor cameras. Key features include:
Super 35/APS-C sensor coverage
Telecentric optical design for digital sensors
Extremely smooth and round bokeh
104mm outside diameter, 100mm x 0.75 filter thread
Super 35 Coverage. The Schneider Cine-Xenar III18mm T2.2’s 31.5mm image circle easily covers a Super 35mm film frame, providing support up to 2K/4K/5K Cinema.
Cinema Lens Build. Across the board, the Cine-Xenar III lineup has an outside diameter of 104mm with a 100mm x 0.75 filter thread, and they’re all color-matched to allow simple lens changes. There’s virtually no breathing/change in image size when focusing and all focus and iris gears are in the same position.
High-Quality Optics. The telecentric optical design provides even sensor illumination, and the special Schneider-Kreuznach high-performance coating improves image performance and flare suppression. The eighteen-blade iris provides extremely smooth and round bokeh for exceptional backgrounds.
Angle of View |
69.7° |
Aperture Blades |
18 |
Autofocus |
Manual Focus Only |
Brand |
Schneider |
Compatibility |
Crop |
Filter Thread |
M100 |
Focal Length |
18.0-18.0 |
Front Lens Diameter |
104mm |
Gear Mod and Pitch |
Focus: 0.8mm / 32 pitch; Iris: 0.8mm / 32 pitch |
Hood Included |
No |
Image Circle |
31.5mm |
Image Stabilization |
No |
Item Type |
Lens |
Length |
7.1" |
Lens Type |
Cine |
Max Aperture |
2.2 |
Minimum Aperture |
16.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance |
0.9feet |
Mount |
PL Mount |
Weight |
4.54 lbs. |