Schneider Kreuznach 80mm LS f/2.8 (Phase One)

The Schneider Kreuznach 80mm LS f/2.8 (Phase One) is a premium medium-format lens developed in collaboration between Phase One and Schneider Kreuznach, delivering outstanding optical performance and versatility for professional photographers. With its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens produces beautiful shallow depth of field and excellent subject separation, making it ideal for portraiture, commercial, and fine art applications. The 80mm focal length provides a natural field of view of approximately 47°, equivalent to roughly 50mm on 35mm format, offering a classic normal-lens perspective with minimal distortion.

One of this lens’s defining features is its integrated leaf shutter (LS), which allows for flash synchronization up to 1/1600 s — a capability that gives photographers exceptional creative control with studio lighting or outdoor flash photography, even in bright conditions. The LS design also contributes to reduced vibration and smooth, reliable performance across a wide range of shooting scenarios.

The optical design consists of 6 elements in 5 groups, engineered to deliver edge-to-edge sharpness, high contrast, and rich colour fidelity. The aperture range from f/2.8 to f/22 provides flexibility from bright apertures for low-light or shallow-depth work to smaller settings for greater depth of field. With a minimum focusing distance of 70 cm and a maximum magnification ratio of 0.15x, the lens captures fine detail with clarity and precision.

Balanced, compact, and lightweight at around 500 g, the Schneider Kreuznach 80mm LS f/2.8 (Phase One) pairs seamlessly with Phase One XF medium-format systems. Its robust build, 72 mm filter thread, and high-grade metal construction make it an essential tool for professionals in portrait, landscape, editorial, and on-location photography.

Comes with a Lowepro Lens Case for safe and convenient storage and transport.