Schneider Super Cinelux 57.5mm – 35mm Cine Projection Lens
Product Overview
The Schneider Super Cinelux 57.5mm is a high-performance cine projection lens, designed for 35mm film projectors. Known for its sharp image projection and high-brightness optics, this lens is a hard-to-find size, making it a valuable piece for classic cinema setups. Manufactured in Germany, it is part of Schneider Kreuznach’s renowned Cinelux series, which is widely respected for its precision optics and superior light transmission.
Technical Specifications
- Focal Length: 57.5mm
- Aperture: f/2.0 (optimized for high-brightness film projection)
- Lens Type: Fixed-focus cine projection lens
- Material: Brass body construction
- Format Compatibility: 35mm film projectors
- Manufacturing Origin: Germany
- Optical Coating: Multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast
- Flange-Focal Distance: 36.4mm
- Mount Type: Standard cine projector mount
Performance & Legacy
The Schneider Super Cinelux series is well-regarded for its precision optics, delivering sharp image clarity and optimized contrast for professional film projection. Its multi-coated glass reduces glare and enhances brightness, making it ideal for classic cinema screenings and archival film projection.
This lens is particularly sought after due to its rare 57.5mm focal length, which is less commonly found compared to standard projection lenses. It is favored by projectionists, collectors, and film restoration experts who require high-quality optics for maintaining authentic film screenings.
