Schneider Super-Angulon XL 90mm f/5.6

Schneider Super-Angulon XL 90mm f/5.6 is the wide-angle XL for 4×5 + 5×7 + 8×10 — the largest image circle in the 90mm Super-Angulon family, supporting extensive movements on 4×5 + 5×7 and competent coverage on 8×10. Equivalent to roughly 28mm on 35mm.

Key features

• Mount: Copal 0 shutter (1s to 1/500, X-sync at all speeds)
• Focal length: 90mm
• Maximum aperture: f/5.6
• Image circle: ~259mm at f/22 — covers 5×7 with generous movements; covers 8×10 with movements
• Optical formula: 8-element/6-group XL wide-angle
• Multi-coating standard

Use case + rendering

The 90 XL is the architectural workhorse for serious 5×7 + 8×10 wide work. Compared to the standard 90/5.6 Super-Angulon (235mm IC), the XL adds enough margin for significant 8×10 rise — invaluable for tight-interior architectural work at large format.

Compatible cameras

• Toyo 45A / Toyo 45AII / Toyo 45G — overkill on 4×5; ideal for 5×7+
• Cambo SC / Cambo Calumet 45NX
• 5×7 + 8×10 view cameras

Related lenses

• Schneider Super-Angulon 90mm f/5.6 — non-XL alternative
• Schneider Super-Angulon XL 72mm f/5.6 — wider XL
• Schneider Super-Angulon 90mm f/8 — slower compact alternative