Schneider Super Symmar 80/4.5 XL arrived

I just picked up my new Schneider Super Symmar 80f/4.5 XL

today. According to the serial number, it is the 24th one built.

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Anyway, this is a US lens, so it's now in the states. I hope to get

a chance to shoot it this weekend.

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On the box is a sticker warning that extra wide filters are required

to avoid damaging the front element. However, examination of

the lens reveals that there is absolutely no risk with any filter on

this lens--there is a good 5mm of clearance from the front

element to the front of the filter threads.

WOW!!! Let us know what its like as I'm sure there are many of us

itching to get one!!!!

The warning sticker is probably a "flash back" to the problems

encountered by users of the 110XL, I use a 67-77mm step up ring to

avoid contact with the front element.

Regards Paul

Hey Lloyd,

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Congrats on being first on the block to get this latest marvel from

Schneider. Since you actually have the lens in your hands, could you

answer one question for me. What is the rear filter size? All the

literature I've seen lists it as 41mm, a VERY uncommon size. In fact,

there are no 41mm filters of any brand listed in my B&H catalog (but

they do list 41mm - 46mm, 41mm - 49mm and 41mm - 52mm step-up rings

from B+W). I'm hoping it is actually the MUCH more common 40.5mm

filter size.

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Thanks,

Kerry

Just to reiterate--there is no issue with the front or rear element on

the 80 XL with regards to contacting the lens elements. There is ample

clearance.

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With regards to filter size for the rear elements, I'm not sure how to

determine what size it is--there is no literature that says one way or

another, and it is not marked in any way. And I do not have a 41mm

filter. However, when I measure from the inside of the metal to metal

distance, it appears to be 40.5mm. But 1/2 millimeter is tricky, so it

could be 41 too.

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Lloyd

Actually, the rear filter thread is 40.5mm. Just to make sure, I put a

40.5mm UV on the rear of an 80XL and it fits just fine. Our data sheet

has the thread size listed as 41mm, but that's a typo.

Michael,

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Thanks for the clarification. I suspected/hoped it was the more

common 40.5mm filter size, but it's good to get the confirmation from

someone in-the-know.

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Thanks,

Kerry