Schneider-Kreuznach 40mm f/1.9 Xenon
The Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 40mm f/1.9 is a fast standard lens for medium format cameras with a 6-element, 4-group design. With an M 38 filter thread and weighing approximately 200g, it was designed for cameras using 23.5x23.5mm and similar square formats. The Xenon name indicates Schneider's fastest lens formula, offering a bright viewfinder image and shallow depth of field capability.
| Focal Length | 40mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Elements / Groups | 6 / 4 |
| Filter Thread | 38mm |
| Weight | 200g |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Format Coverage | 22.8 X 23.5 or *23.5 X 23.5mm |
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 5,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38843) Title: Schneider f. Leica M39 Xenon 1.5/5.5cm black paint
Description:
An extremely rare, fast black paint Xenon in original, rangefinder-coupled Leica M39 mount, from a batch of only 7 lenses issued on 29.11.1945 (serial numbers 1824469-1924475), in fine cosmetic condition, very good optics (only minimal cleaning marks), with rear cap and brown cardboard box Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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