Schneider G-Claron 305mm f/9

Schneider G-Claron 305mm f/9 is the 8×10 + 11×14 alternative-process / macro dialyte at long-of-normal focal length — covers 11×14 with usable movements.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 1 shutter (1s to 1/400, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 305mm
• Maximum aperture: f/9
• Image circle: ~376mm at infinity; ~550mm at 1:1
• Optical formula: 6-element/4-group dialyte
• Single-coated
• Process-lens optimization

Use case + rendering

The 305 G-Claron is the 11×14 normal for alternative-process photographers, and the 8×10 long-tele. Generous image circle on 11×14 supports architectural movements that smaller dialyte designs would not.

Compatible cameras

• 8×10 + 11×14 + larger ULF view cameras

Related lenses

• Schneider G-Claron 270mm f/9 — wider G-Claron sibling
• Schneider G-Claron 355mm f/9 — longer G-Claron sibling