Skip to content
Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HM

Nikon F (DX/FX)

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.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

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)

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

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.

LensSchneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.5/90 HMVoigtlander 90mm F3.5 APO-Lanthar SL IINikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8DTamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro
Focal length90 mm90 mm85 mm90 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/3.5f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,110 g320 g635 g600 g
Filter diameter95 mm52 mm77 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance57 cm50 cm39 cm30 cm
Length139 mm48.2 mm107 mm114.6 mm
Autofocusnononoyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
Open these lenses in the comparison and add more

This lens is also available for

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.

Mastodon