This is a classic prime lens from the golden age of 16mm filmmaking: the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 16mm f/1.9 Manufactured in Germany, Schneider Xenon lenses are renowned for their optical quality, offering excellent sharpness and beautiful tonal rendition, making them popular with filmmakers and collectors alike.

The 16mm focal length is a versatile wide-angle choice for the 16mm cine format, ideal for landscapes, establishing shots, and interior scenes. Its fast f/1.9 maximum aperture ensures superb performance in low-light conditions and allows for control over depth-of-field.

This lens features the standard C-Mount screw thread, making it compatible with classic 16mm cameras such as Bolex and Beaulieu, and easily adaptable to many modern mirrorless digital cameras for creative cinematic use.

Technical Specifications (Schneider Xenon 16mm f/1.9)

• Focal Length: 16mm (Wide Angle)
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.9
• Lens Mount: C-Mount (Standard 16mm Cine)
• Aperture Range: f/1.9 to f/16
• Optical Design: Xenon Formula
• Origin: Made in Germany
• Year of Production: Circa Late 1950s/Early 1960s

Condition Report

The lens is in Very Good (VG) working condition but shows cosmetic wear on the barrel.

• Optics: The glass elements are clear and bright. We detect no fungus or haze. Minor internal dust is expected but does not affect image quality.
• Mechanism: The focusing ring operates smoothly and evenly. The aperture ring clicks precisely and the blades are clean.
• Cosmetic: The silver aluminum barrel shows moderate scuffing, scratches, and brassing (visible in images), consistent with field use. The engravings are clear and legible.