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B+W Filter Innovations

Great photography begins when light is not only captured, but also consciously shaped. With a targeted portfolio update, B+W Filters is bringing new creative freedom to those who work with light, including hobbyists and professional photographers alike. The new 820 ND 6.0 filter is at the center, complemented by technical upgrades to the infrared and black-and-white filters. As always, these premium "Made in Germany" products are of the highest quality.

Schneider-Kreuznach at Euro Cine Expo 26 in Budapest

Visit us at booth 529 abd discorver our new Vapour Filter live on site.

Gain exciting hands-on insights at the Expert Talk with Product Manager Claudia Baier on Saturday at 1:45 pm.

Wee look forward to welcoming you.

Mission Moon: Schneider-Kreuznach Ruggedized Lenses on Artemis II

Schneider-Kreuznach is proud to supply optics for NASA’s Artemis II mission. Read how our ruggedized lenses performed in the harsh environment of space.

Schneider-Kreuznach Expands C-Mount Portfolio with Ruggedized JADE and TOPAZ Lenses

The new JADE ruggedized and TOPAZ ruggedized lenses combine the proven optical performance of the existing series with a mechanically robust design tailored for applications where stability and reliability are essential.

Schneider-Kreuznach introduces new cine filter Vapour

Schneider-Kreuznach is expanding its portfolio of creative cine filters and presents the new diffusion filter Vapour. The filter has been specifically developed to create an atmospheric look with a fine, controlled haze without sacrificing the rich blacks that are essential for modern productions.

Robust Optics for Space: Réaltra VIKI System

Our optics for the Réaltra VIKI System. Observation of the Booster Seperation at the start of Europes latest launcher.

AMBER Lens Family - Cost efficient Industrial Lenses

Discover the new AMBER lens family from Schneider Kreuznach – industrial machine vision lenses for AOI and quality inspection, designed for cost sensitive applications.

Stuart Singer is SPIE Fellow

Congratulations to Stuart Singer, CEO of Schneider Optics, Inc., on being named a Fellow of SPIE. This prestigious recognition honors Stuart’s exceptional technical achievements, leadership, and more than 45 years of impact in optics and photonics.

Schneider-Kreuznach company holidays

Our headquarters in Bad Kreuznach, Germany will be closed from Saturday, December 20th to Sunday, January 4th, 2026. 

We will be back for you as usual on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating. Have a good start into 2026!

New DeepEdge Broadband Coating

Schneider-Kreuznach introduces DeepEdge Broadband Coating (DBC). It extends the spectral range of OPAL lenses to 380 nm. Ideal for 405 nm lasers, with higher transmission and better contrast.

New B+W Filter Packaging

Starting in September 2025, B+W Filter will change the packaging of its premium photo filters. The current leather cases will gradually be replaced with elegant tins. At the same time, the outer packaging will change from a classic slipcase to a modern folding box.

Our New Apprentices 2025

August 4, 2025 marked the start for six new apprentices at Schneider-Kreuznach, who began their first day of training with a mix of excitement, anticipation, and great motivation. We are delighted to welcome them all warmly.

Industrial Lenses for Space – Precision in Every Rocket Launch

Schneider-Kreuznach’s lenses are used by customer Réaltra from Ireland for their cameras that monitored the Ariane6 Start.

New B+W Ultra Slim Filter Series

Together with our partner Tekiac, we have developed the new B+W Ultra Slim Filter Series for the Leica Q3 43 - tailor-made for the highest demands in design, functionality and image quality.

Schneider-Kreuznach Cine/Photo at the ECE in Munich

We are thrilled to be part of this year’s Euro Cine Expo in Munich. You’ll find us at booth 214, where we’re showcasing our full range of cine filters and lenses, along with our popular Diffusion Diamond – a hands-on tool to help you find the perfect glass for your creative vision.

We’re especially excited to invite you to our talk:
“Advanced Playing with Light – Targeted Manipulation with Diffusion Filters”,
presented by our Product Manager Cine, Claudia Baier,
on Friday at 11:45 AM in Theatre 2.

Our new lens & accessory system calculator

Discover the new Schneider-Kreuznach Industrial Lens Calculator. Configure your ideal optical system, including lenses, extension tubes, and adapters – tailored to your application.