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Phase One has announced a new leaf shutter lens for its 645 camera
platform. The new Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mm LS f/4.0-5.6 joins the
existing Schneider Kreuznach 75-150mm f/4.0-5.6 leaf shutter zoom
lens and allows for flash synchronization up to 1/1000sec. Equivalent
focal length differs according to the digital back in use, but varies
between approximately 26-51mm and 31-63mm. Supposedly on a par with
primes in terms of critical image quality, the new lens is available now
for $8990 / €6990.
Press release:
Copenhagen, June 2, 2014 - Phase One today announced
the immediate availability of the Schneider Kreuznach 40-80 mm
f/4.0-5.6 leaf shutter zoom lens. This is the second zoom lens designed
for the Phase One 645 camera platform, and it offers workflow
versatility without compromising image quality.
The new Schneider Kreuznach 40-80 mm f/4.0-5.6 leaf shutter zoom lens
is the latest result of close optical collaboration between Schneider
Kreuznach, Phase One and Mamiya Digital Imaging. It complements the
existing Schneider Kreuznach 75-150 mm f/4.0-5.6 leaf shutter zoom lens.
"Designing a zoom lens with excellent optical qualities throughout
the zoom range is always a challenge," said Senior Product Manager Espen
Beck, Phase One. "When the zoom range goes from a fairly wide angle
perspective to a normal perspective, as our new lens does, this only
adds to the design complexity. This lens has 15 optical elements, two of
which are aspherical, arranged in 11 groups. We have invested greater
design and engineering resources into this lens than any of those before
it, and we are very proud of the results. I think that this lens will
be a perfect companion for on-location photographers."
"At first, I was skeptical when I heard about this lens that was
supposedly on par with prime lenses in terms of image quality," said Los
Angeles based photographer Richard Thompson III. "But I have just used
it for an on location high-end car shoot, and I was blown away by its
performance. The images are flawless. I would never have relied on a
zoom lens for my most high-end jobs. Now, with this new short zoom lens
from Schneider Kreuznach, I can."
Pricing and Availability
The Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mm LS f/4.0-5.6 lens is priced at 6.990
EUR / 8,990 USD. The lens system is available now through Phase One
photography partners worldwide: www.phaseone.com/partners
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