Schneider Kreuznach Tele-Xenar 150mm F5.5 Exakta mount. Since mount adapters for mirrorless cameras are available, this is a lens I want to use with a mirrorless camera now. Speaking of Schneider, they are a German optical manufacturer that supplied Xenon 50mm F1.5 to Leitz before the war, and their flavor remains in early Leica lenses such as Summarit and Summilux. Recently, many people may have heard the name again due to the release of a collaboration lens with Samyang. In commercial photography, they provide lenses for Phase One, which uses large sensor cameras, and of course, those lenses cost millions of yen... This model is attractive because it's available at an affordable price. Released around 1950. The black lacquered lens barrel and the jewel-like shining dials boast exceptional beauty among lenses immediately after the war. The relatively slow F5.5 aperture, even for a telephoto lens, contributes to the sharp open aperture rendering and compactness, which is where it shines. These characteristics teach us the joy of not only portrait compositions but also telephoto snapshots. It's also characterized by its surprisingly vivid color rendition for its generation. I have prepared sample photos using this lens. Considering the characteristics of this lens, I chose a festival for the test shots. The Kawagoe Festival, which lasts from day to night, features performers dancing on floats and festival music. The good color rendition, which is rare for an old lens, comes to life. Especially with the open aperture rendering, the high resolution and the unpretentious design work positively for the depiction. It retains the shades of clouds even in backlight, and the lanterns at night are also vividly colored. It's the type that produces a shower-like ghost when backlit. The condition is very good, and the optics are almost perfect with no mold or haze. The exterior is also beautiful, with only slight scratches from use, but it's in very good condition for an 80-year-old lens. Especially those who use Leica lenses with mirrorless cameras, please try Schneider, which is at the origin of Leica, and experience its beauty and excellent image quality. *All used lenses on sale have been tested with actual photos! *Evaluations are subjective. Please understand that these are used items. *Returns are accepted, so please feel at ease! (For items not discounted, you will be responsible for return shipping costs, please consult before evaluation)