The Schneider APO-Symmar 180mm f/5.6 is a short telephoto lens for 4x5in large format photography with a 263mm image circle providing generous movements. At 385g with a 58mm filter thread, it remains compact and field-friendly. The apochromatic correction ensures excellent sharpness and colour fidelity. At 180mm on 4x5in, it provides a mild telephoto perspective equivalent to roughly 50mm on 35mm format, making it a popular portrait and general-purpose lens.