Schneider-Kreuznach Super-Angulon · 65mm f/5.6

{"overview":"The Schneider-Kreuznach 65mm f\/5.6 Super-Angulon is a wide-angle large-format lens designed for view and technical cameras, typically fitted in a leaf shutter for use on 4x5-compatible systems. Its short focal length and wide coverage made it a standard choice for architectural and interior work where a pronounced wide field of view was required.","market_narrative":"At UK auction, hammer prices for the 65mm f\/5.6 Super-Angulon have ranged from £300 to £600, with a midpoint around £450 based on the limited sales on record. A 2025 saleroom result of £300 suggests current wholesale value sits at the lower end, while an older 2009 sale reached £600 — so what a clean example is worth today in 2026 depends heavily on shutter condition and glass clarity, and retail asking prices from dealers typically sit above these auction-hammer levels.","buying_guide":"Inspect the front and rear groups for fungus, haze and coating scratches, as early Super-Angulons on the used market often show cleaning marks. Check the leaf shutter fires accurately at all speeds and that the aperture blades are dry and snappy with no oil migration, and confirm the helicoid or lens board mounting is secure with no signs of element separation.","specs":"Key specifications from the provided data: 65mm focal length, maximum aperture f\/5.6, Schneider-Kreuznach Super-Angulon wide-angle design for large-format use.","faq":[{"q":"What is a Schneider 65mm f\/5.6 Super-Angulon worth today?","a":"Recent UK auction hammer prices place the value between £300 and £600, with the most recent 2025 sale at £300 indicating current wholesale value around that level."},{"q":"How much does a 65mm f\/5.6 Super-Angulon sell for at auction?","a":"It sells for roughly £300 to £600 in the UK auction market, depending on shutter condition, glass clarity and completeness."},{"q":"What should I check before buying one?","a":"Focus on shutter accuracy, aperture blades being free of oil, and the glass being free of fungus, haze or heavy coating marks, as these are the main factors affecting price."}],"confidence":40,"reasoning":"Only two sales records are available and no SPECS or variant data were provided, so confidence is limited per rule 8."}