Schneider-Kreuznach 50mm f/1.9 Xenon
The Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 50mm f/1.9 is a fast standard lens with a 6-element, 4-group design for various camera formats. At 200g with an M 45 filter thread, it was available for 23.5x23.5mm square format, 28.1x28.6mm, and 24x36mm (35mm) cameras. Some 35mm versions used a 5-element, 4-group configuration. The Xenon 50mm was Schneider's premium standard lens offering for 35mm and medium format systems.
| Focal Length | 50mm |
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| Maximum Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Elements / Groups | 6 / 4 |
| Filter Thread | 45mm |
| Weight | 200g |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Format Coverage | 23.5 X 23.5 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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| Nov 2021 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39693) Title: Schneider f. Exakta Xenon 1.9/50mm
Description:
Mint and rare standard lens with heavy mount for Exakta, only showing few minimal cleaning marks on the front element, included Leica M39 adapter and both caps Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_39011) Title: Schneider f. Robot Royal Xenon 1.9/50mm
Description:
Very rare fast lens for full frame Royal 36 in near mint condition, showing only minimal cleaning marks, from a batch of 198 pieces made in March 1971 Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37211) Title: Schneider f. Leica M39 Xenon 2/5cm black paint
Description:
black painted Xenon in original rangefinder-coupled M39-mount, from a small batch of 15 lenses delivered to Leitz in 1946, the construction shows some minor changes against the chrome version, in fine condition, optics with minimal cleaning marks, this is the second example of this rare lens we have seen Estimate: EUR 8,000 - EUR 10,000 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 160 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12514) Title: Schneider Xenon 1,9/50mm
Description:
for Exakta, very rare with photo-cell exposure meter (not working), semi-automatic exposure by matching meter needles that are coupled to the lens diaphragm Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 280 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12228) Title: Schneider Xenon 1,9/50mm
Description:
for Exakta, very rare with photo-cell exposure meter (working), semi-automatic exposure by matching meter needles which are coupled to the lens diaphragm, with Exakta Varex IIa body (shutter not operable) Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16117) Title: Schneider Xenon 1.9/50mm
Description:
for Exakta, very rare with photo-cell exposure meter (not working), semi-automatic exposure by matching meter needles that are coupled to the lens diaphragm Estimate: EUR 350 - EUR 450 |
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