Sinar name on Schneider lens.

[Keith Tapscott.]

I have recently bought a second-hand Schneider 180mm Symmar-S lens and along with the Schneider name on the lens, there is also the name of Sinar.
What is the link between these lens and camera manufacturers?

 

[argus]

It must be a camera manufactor selected lens.
You also see it on Linhoff cameras.

G

 

[Keith Tapscott.]

It must be a camera manufactor selected lens.
You also see it on Linhoff cameras.

G

Thank you for replying, a Sinar selected lens makes sense.
I look forward to using it.
Cheers.

 

[jp80874]

Further confirmation of the practise,
I have a lens that reads "Nikkor-M 450mm 1:9 (serial #) Sinar Nikon,"
purchased from that friendly local reputable eBay store.

John Powers

 

[Frank Petronio]

Most people will say pish-paw but a Sinar or Linhof selected lens (whether from Rodenstock, Schnieder, or Nikon) is definitely worth more than a stock lens, just as a Calumet branded lens (Caltar) from the same manufacturers is worth slightly less. Accordingly to Bob Salomon, Linhof and Sinar have purchased expensive testing equipment from Linos (Rodenstock) to do additional quality control checks on their lenses.

Few mortals can afford to purchase a new Sinar or Linhof lens but on eBay the lenses are only $50 more than the standard lenses, so if I see a good deal I'd definitely opt for the named lens - besides, you'll get it back in resale value.

Good buy on your part - congrats

 

[Peter Schrager]

Sinar Branded

I had a 90mm sinar branded lens that I bought from Lens and Repro. Never thought much about it. Sold it and replaced it with a 100mm Ektar. The Ektar has a llot more "life" to it. Horses for courses...if you want to believe it than spend your money. I don't believe Rodenstock would let any sup par lens leave the factory..just my 2 cents worth
Best, Peter

 

[jp80874]

...if you want to believe it than spend your money. I don't believe Rodenstock would let any sup par lens leave the factory..just my 2 cents worth
Best, Peter

My take is that in today’s market the major manufacturers build excellent lenses to tight standards. My impression is (no proof) that Sinar and Linhof narrow those standards a certain amount and buy to a tighter spec. Because their name is also on the lens they are able to charge a higher price.

My father taught me to buy the best you can afford and keep it for ever. That doesn’t work at all where the technology advances and that advance is important to you. I have a Porsche I bought new in 1964 and a Macintosh tube type amplifier that have served me well. A couple of years ago I calculated that the Porsche cost about $96 a year for the purchase. Maintenance is another thing.

John Powers

 

[Early Riser]

I own several Sinar branded rodenstock lenses. I have heard that Sinar hand picks and tests each lens. I tend to believe this as each Sinar lens I have bought came with MTF tests of the actual lens ( identical serial #s on the tests and lenses) I bought. Mine originally came mounted on Sinar DB boards which supposedly offer better alignment and centering than standard shutters. I have been extremely happy with their quality.