
Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM
- Focal length
- 90 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5
- Weight
- 1110 g
- Filter diameter
- 95 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 57 cm
- Length
- 139 mm
At a Glance
This 90 mm short telephoto prime with an f/4.5 aperture carries Macro in its name and focuses down to 57 cm. Built for the full-frame Nikon F-mount, it is focused manually. At 1.1 kg it is heavy. It suits macro, product shots and portraits.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Portraits
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
- At 1.1 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 90 mm
- Max. focal length
- 90 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 6
- Groups
- 4
- Weight
- 1,110 g (2.45 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 95 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 57 cm (22.44 in)
- Length
- 139 mm (5.47 in)
- Diameter
- 108 mm (4.25 in)
Which cameras does the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM fit?
The Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 135 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM | Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 APO-Lanthar SL II | Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D | Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 1,110 g | 320 g | 635 g | 600 g |
| Filter diameter | 95 mm | 52 mm | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 57 cm | 50 cm | 39 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 139 mm | 48.2 mm | 107 mm | 114.6 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | yes |
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Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM: FAQ
Does the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM have autofocus?
No, the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM have image stabilization?
No, the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM weigh?
The Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM weighs 1,110 g. It is 139 mm long with a diameter of 108 mm.
What filter size does the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM use?
The Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM takes 95 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM is 57 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 135 mm in full-frame terms.
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Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro (F004)
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