Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8

The Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8 is a 45-100mm zoom lens designed for the INTERCHANGEABLE MOUNT mount and released in 1966. Manufactured by Schneider-Kreuznach, it offers a maximum aperture of f/2.8, covering a 45-100mm focal range, weighs 720, accepts 67 filters. Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8 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 2026-06-11. Source: manufacturer specifications.

What is the Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8?

The Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8 is a 45-100mm zoom lens for the INTERCHANGEABLE MOUNT mount with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Full specifications and source attribution are available at lens-database.com.

What mount does the Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8 use?

The Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8 uses the INTERCHANGEABLE MOUNT mount. Lens-database.com indexes every lens currently catalogued for this mount at https://lens-database.com/mount/interchangeable-mount.

What is the maximum aperture of the Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8?

The Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8 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 Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8 released?

The Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8 was released in 1966, placing it within the 1960s 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 Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 45-100mm F/2.8?

Full specifications, original source links, and family variants are listed at https://lens-database.com/lens/93639-schneider-kreuznach-variogon-45-100mm-f28. Data is aggregated from manufacturer sources and updated continuously.