Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/2 for Contarex
The Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/2 for Contarex was the first Planar type lens for 24x36mm systems reaching production. The Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f2 was the standard prime kit lens of the Carl...
Vintage Photography from Analog to Zeiss
The Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/2 for Contarex was the first Planar type lens for 24x36mm systems reaching production. The Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f2 was the standard prime kit lens of the Carl...
The Carl Zeiss Jena Topogon 25mm 4 lens is one of the first super wide-angle lenses manufactured for the 35mm film format. The initial design of the Topogon dates back to 1933 when Robert...
Adapter Guide / EXA / EXAKTA / Konica AR / Leica M lenses / Leica R / Leica R / M42 / Pentax mount / Nikon F / Olympus-OM / Pentacon Six / Pentax-K / Praktica B / Praktina / Rollei QBM
by bollywoodmovie · Published February 6, 2019 · Last modified February 7, 2019
How to adapt a vintage lens to a modern digital camera? In order to use a vintage lens on your modern digital camera you will require (in most cases) an adapter. It’s essentially a...
First the good news: it is possible to use Contax G mount lenses on modern digital cameras. The Contax G mount was introduced in 1994 and was used by two cameras: The Contax G1...
Asahi Pentax Takumar / Carl Zeiss / Flektogon / Lenses / Meyer-Optik Görlitz / Pentacon
by bollywoodmovie · Published December 23, 2018
Most lens manufacturer made a broad variety of wide angle lenses. Choosing the right one can be tricky. This is a subjective list of affordable vintage wide angle lenses in no particular order. Wide...
Carl Zeiss / Flektogon / Lenses
by bollywoodmovie · Published October 29, 2018 · Last modified June 8, 2019
The Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35 2.8 was the primary prime 35mm lens from the East German Carl Zeiss Jena company during the fifties, sixties and early seventies. It was produced for a quarter...
by bollywoodmovie · Published July 22, 2018 · Last modified September 18, 2020
The Takumar 35 3.5 is a wide angle prime lens manufactured by Pentax. It was introduced in 1959 and was produced for several decades. These lenses were built for their Pentax-K and Spotmatic cameras....
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 bollywoodmovie · Published May 5, 2018 · Last modified December 31, 2021
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...
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