Vintage Photography from Analog to Zeiss
by vintage camera lenses · Published June 24, 2018 · Last modified June 21, 2019
The Carl Zeiss Distagon 25 is a highly sought after wide angle lens. The distagon lenses are retrofocus lenses that are renowned for their remarkably short minimum focusing distance, sharpness and minimum distortion. The Distagon...
The Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75/1.5 is one of the most sought after vintage lenses. It is renowned and adored for its’ unique bokeh which makes it a favourite among portraiture photographers. The lens...
Leica / Leica M lenses / Lenses
by vintage camera lenses · Published May 5, 2018 · Last modified June 25, 2019
The Summicron 35 1:2 was introduced in 1958. It was initially designed by legendary Walter Mandler – who was responsible for a range of other groundbreaking lens designs. The 35 Summicron is still in...
by vintage camera lenses · Published April 26, 2018 · Last modified July 7, 2019
The Leica Elmarit-R 135 2.8 is a prime lens manufactured for Leica R film cameras. The Elmarit was manufactured for a total of 34 years until production was discontinued in 1998. Over 60 000 lenses...
There are a lot of different 50mm prime lenses available in the used market. The abundance of choice can be overwhelming. Here is my list (in no specific order) to help you find an ideal 50mm...
Leica / Leica M lenses / Leica m39 screwmount lenses
by vintage camera lenses · Published February 11, 2018 · Last modified June 28, 2019
The Summaron 3.5cm 3.5 was introduced in 1945. It was manufactured both for Leica screwmount cameras and Leica M cameras. It was manufactured until the 1960ies and over 100 000 units were produced, making...
Leica / Leica M lenses / Lenses
by vintage camera lenses · Published December 14, 2017 · Last modified June 28, 2019
The Summicron-C 40mm 1:2 is a very compact 40mm lens that often does not receive the credit it deserves. It emerged from a cooperation between Leica and Minolta and thus many Leica aficionados claim...
Leica / Leica R / Leica R / Lenses
by vintage camera lenses · Published November 19, 2017 · Last modified June 25, 2019
The Leica Elmarit-R 2.8 / 24mm lens is a wide angle lens manufactured for the Leica-R 35mm cameras. The lens was introduced in 1974 and was produced until 2006. In total about 20 000...
by vintage camera lenses · Published August 6, 2017 · Last modified September 15, 2019
The Nikon 50 1:2 was the standard 50mm prime lens of Nikon SLR cameras. It is a 6 element lens design that was introduced in 1964 and was produced until 1979. It is the...
Part 3 of the Shutter-Chatter series delves into the past and looks ahead into the future. Throughout the eventful history of photography many companies came and left. It is the outcome of evolution that...
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