Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm f/4 PA-Curtagon
The Schneider-Kreuznach PA-Curtagon 35mm f/4 is a perspective-control (shift) lens with a 7-element, 6-group retrofocus design for 35mm SLR cameras. At 220g with an M 49 filter thread, the PA prefix indicates a shift mechanism allowing the lens to be displaced relative to the film plane. This enables correction of converging verticals in architectural photography, bringing large format movements to 35mm cameras.
| Focal Length | 35mm |
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| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Elements / Groups | 7 / 6 |
| Filter Thread | 49mm |
| Weight | 220g |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Format Coverage | 24 X 36 mm |
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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| Jan 2026 | £112 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 11) Title: A Schneider-Kreuznach PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm Lens
Description:
black, barrel G, iris, focus and perspective adjustment work correctly, optics VG, for Leicaflex, with rear cap. |
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| Oct 2024 | £200 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 255) Title: A Schneider-Kreuznach PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm Lens for Leica R
Description:
black, serial number 3175030, barrel G, optics G with light haze under the front element, with rear cap and an unmatched soft case. |
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| Oct 2024 | £110 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1786) Title: Leitz Leicaflex Schneider-Kreuznach PA-Curtagon or Cuptagon R-Mount 1:4/35 camera lens serial number
Description:
Leitz Leicaflex Schneider-Kreuznach PA-Curtagon or Cuptagon R-Mount 1:4/35 camera lens serial number |
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| Jun 2024 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 44 (Lot A00694) Title: Schneider f. Contarex PA-Curtagon 4/35mm
Description:
Uncommon shift wide-angle lens in Contarex mount, in mint condition, good optics with a very light haze, with front lens cap and original plastic keeper. Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Apr 2023 | £110 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 427) Title: A Schneider Kreuznach PA Curtagon 35mm f/4 Lens
Description:
A Schneider Kreuznach PA Curtagon 35mm f/4 Lens, for Leicaflex, serial no 2492024, perspective shift moves freely, barrel G-VG, elements G, with |
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| Nov 2021 | £310 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 203) Title: A Schneider PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm Lens
Description:
Contarex mount, black, serial no. 11083672, body, VG, elements, VG, some light internal haze, complete with maker's keeper Note: Lot imported under |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37280) Title: Schneider f. Leica R PA-Curtagon 4/35mm 11202
Description:
early lens, from a batch of 300 lenses made in 1978, in like new condition, clean optics, both caps Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 340 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36172) Title: Schneider 4/35mm PA-Curtagon
Description:
uncommon shift lens for Contarex in excellent condition, optics with minimal cleaning marks, matching plastic keeper Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_33022) Title: Schneider PA-Curtagon 4/35mm
Description:
for Contarex, in excellent condition, caps Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 250 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_19283) Title: Schneider PA-Curtagon 4/35mm
Description:
rare in Leica R-mount, clean lenses, rear cap Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17519) Title: Schneider PA-Curtagon 4/35mm
Description:
mint, very rare shift-lens in perfect condition with original M42 mount, caps Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Mar 2007 | £336 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 296) Title: PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 11480256
Description:
PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 11480256 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 240 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15165) Title: Schneider PA-Curtagon 4/35mm
Description:
rare shift-lens, only 192 units were produced for Alpa, used but clean lenses Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 350 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 440 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15544) Title: Schneider PA-Curtagon 4/35mm
Description:
mint shift-lens in original Contarex mount, matching keeper Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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| Jul 2006 | £228 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 180) Title: PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 2452653
Description:
PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 2452653 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 340 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26970) Title: Schneider PA-Curtagon 4/35mm
Description:
for Contarex, in excellent condition with keeper Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Mar 1998 | £345 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 98) Title: PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 2452175
Description:
PA-Curtagon f/4 35mm. no. 2452175 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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