Some of these lenses were manufactured under license by Rollei Fototechnic GmbH. Germany's world-wide reputation in precision optics is largely based on the designs produced by these two companies. The lenses manufactured by Schneider-KREUZNACH are also in this category.
The superlative Carl Zeiss lenses are logically the ideal companion to any professional camera system. 35mm photographic system which featured two complete lens ranges with top-quality lenses from Zeiss, Schneider-KREUZNACH and Rolleinar, from super wide-angle and telephoto to zoom and shift.