Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just got a Schneider Xenotar 150mm 2.8 lens for my Linhof. Fast! Bright! Very cool. Warm actually. That's the thing, while the glass is very clean and blemish free, it's rather yellow in color. I ran some E6 to see exactly how it will render on film, but I won't see it till Monday. I don't mind a bit of warmth so if the color is pleasant I won't be too concerned about that aspect. However, I am concerned about it's long term affect. Such as resale or a continued yellowing of the lens. Can any of you optical gurus tell me about yellowing? What causes it? Age I presume. What harmful effects may it have? Will it get worse? Etc. I have a two week return period, should I consider sending it back? Again, if the film test isn't hideous, I don't mind a bit of extra warmth. According to the serial # and Schneider's web site, the lens is from around 1955! Original leather lens caps and case. I'm not so fond of the shutter, an old Compur. What's the story with Prontor shutters? From what I've seen, they seem to be the answer to someone like me that can hardly remember to open, close, cock, set aperture, and all those other annoying view camera operations. I'm spoiled by the M6, it's a tiny bit easier. Any shutter info would be great. From what I've seen so far, the bokeh is great. Imagine 2.8 on a 4x5, very lucious OOF area. Creamy smooth. Exceptionally bright ground glass viewing. charles h