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Lens reviews containing as much history and technical information as I can find about various interesting lenses – both vintage and modern. Carl Zeiss, Mamiya, and other makes reviewed in detail, with lots of sample images.

I usually spend between 1-2 weeks with a lens, exclusively using it to take sample pictures. In the meantime, I dig out as much technical or historical information about it as I can. I also measure the lenses for radioactivity and do a write up of all the findings.

  • Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f1.2

    Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f1.2 Lens Review

  • Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f1.7

    Konica Hexanon 50mm f1.7 AR Lens Review

  • Canon FD 55mm f1.2 S.S.C.

    Canon FD 55mm f1.2 S.S.C. Lens Review

  • Mamiya Sekor 50mm f2 M42 Lens

    Mamiya Sekor 50mm f2 M42 Lens Review

  • Mamiya 58mm f1.7 M42 Lens

    Mamiya Sekor 58mm f1.7 Lens Review

  • Voigtländer Septon 50mm f2 Lens

    Voigtländer Septon 50mm f2 Lens Review

  • E. Ludwig Meritar 50mm f2.9

    E. Ludwig Meritar 50mm f2.9 Review

  • Carl Zeiss 50mm f1.8

    Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f1.8 Lens Review

  • Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f2.8

    Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f2.8 QBM Lens Review

  • Mamiya Sekor 55mm at f1.8

    Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8 M42 Lens Review on EOS R

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Straight out of camera - no editing, just cropped Straight out of camera - no editing, just cropped sides. Carl Zeiss Contarex Sonnar 85mm f2.8 @f4. Amazing how this old lens is performing. #contarex85mm #carlzeisscontarex85mmf2 #adaptedglass #adaptedlens #vintagelens #balticsea #spring #canoneosr #contarex #carlzeisslenses
Plenty sharp and detailed - shot with Konica Haxan Plenty sharp and detailed - shot with Konica Haxanon AR 57mm f1.2. The lens is mildly radioactive due to thoriated glass, used to enhance the optical properties.
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Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f1.2 - I absolutely love th Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f1.2 - I absolutely love the little warmth I get from the thorium in this glass. Sunsets look really good.
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