Schneider-Kreuznach 180mm f/5.5 Tele-Arton
The Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Arton 180mm f/5.5 is a telephoto-design large format lens with a 5-element, 4-group construction and 35-degree angle of view. Its 110mm image circle covers 6x9cm format. At just 315g with an M 40.5 filter thread, the slower f/5.5 aperture results in a significantly lighter and more compact lens than the f/4 version, making it well suited for lightweight field kits.
| Focal Length | 180mm |
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| Maximum Aperture | f/5.5 |
| Elements / Groups | 5 / 4 |
| Angle of View | 35° |
| Image Circle | 110mm |
| Weight | 315g |
| Format Coverage | 6x9cm |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Oct 2025 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 210) Title: A Linhof Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Arton 180mm f/5.5 Medium Format Lens
Description:
black, barrel VG, optics VG, Note: SKA0489 |
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| Jan 2024 | £119 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 364) Title: A Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Arton f/5.5 180mm Lens
Description:
body G-VG, shutter working, optics G-VG, some very light haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 3,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19553) Title: Schneider Tele-Arton 5.5/180mm Prototype
Description:
one of only two prototype lenses made for Hasselblad (nos.4097553 + 4097554) in fine condition, both caps, produced in February 1955 Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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