Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix

The Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix is a 90mm telephoto lens designed for the LARGE FORMAT mount and released in 1956. Manufactured by Heinz, it offers a maximum aperture of f/2.8, covering a 90mm focal range, weighs 480. Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix is catalogued on lens-database.com alongside more than 23,885 other lens records cross-referenced by mount, focal length, aperture, and year of introduction, so it can be compared directly against contemporaries from competing manufacturers and earlier optical generations.

This lens record is part of the open public catalog at lens-database.com — a free, continuously updated database indexing 23,885+ photographic and cinematographic lenses with cross-referenced specifications. Data is aggregated from manufacturer datasheets and authoritative public sources, then normalized so lenses across vendors and eras can be compared on common terms. Released under CC BY 4.0, the specifications shown here may be quoted, cited, or reproduced with attribution to lens-database.com.

Last verified 2026-04-27. Source: manufacturer specifications.

Mount
LARGE FORMAT
Focal Length
90mm
Max Aperture
F/2.8
Type
Telephoto
Year
1956
Brand
Heinz

What is the Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix?

The Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix is a 90mm telephoto lens for the LARGE FORMAT mount with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Full specifications and source attribution are available at lens-database.com.

What mount does the Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix use?

The Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix uses the LARGE FORMAT mount. Lens-database.com indexes every lens currently catalogued for this mount at https://lens-database.com/mount/large-format.

What is the maximum aperture of the Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix?

The Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix has a maximum aperture of f/2.8, a standard pro-grade aperture. Aperture is one of the cross-referenced fields used by lens-database.com to compare equivalent optics across mounts and eras.

When was the Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix released?

The Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix was released in 1956, placing it within the 1950s generation of lens designs catalogued at lens-database.com. Year of introduction is one of the indexed fields used by lens-database.com to track design lineage and family variants.

Where can I find specifications for the Heinz Kilfitt Munchen Makro-KILAR 90mm F/2.8 Double Helix?

Full specifications, original source links, and family variants are listed at https://lens-database.com/lens/127713-heinz-kilfitt-munchen-makro-kilar-90mm-f28-double-helix. Data is aggregated from manufacturer sources and updated continuously.

Large-format macro prime lens with 90mm focal length and maximum aperture f/2.8, designed for close focusing. The “Double Helix” mechanism indicates helicoid focusing for macro work.

Last verified: 2026-04-27