12 January, 2026
I don’t shoot portraits – A one shot story
For most of my life as a photographer, I avoided portraits—especially of people I didn’t know. The idea of intruding, of asking permission to study someone closely, always felt ...
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12 January, 2026
My Doubts about Film Photography
There are moments when I ask myself why I bother shooting these old film cameras. Often that question comes when I’m exasperated or discouraged. Maybe the color on a batch...
11 January, 2026
Interview with Maurício and Hugo from Olympus Passion Magazine. For lovers of all things Olympus & OM Digital
Here is the link to Olympus Passion’s website and online magazine – do check it out before reading the post. I have been a long time fan of Olympus Cameras, as my posts on...
10 January, 2026
Ceci N’Est Pas Une Junior (or, Cognitive Dissonance – Part Two)
I took this photo last November while exploring a less touristy area of Tokyo: Ikebukuro. I went there hoping to see a limited edition Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, which was ...
10 January, 2026
Pussy Riot live from the Police State!
ADVISORY: This post expresses political opinions that are not necessarily shared or endorsed by 35mmc or its content moderators, or for that matter, Pussy Riot, who are more th...
9 January, 2026
Nikon IX 30-60mm – Resurrection of a Redundant Lens
I am writing here of the Nikon Pronea S, more specifically the APS Nikon 30-60mm lX kit lens that could not be used on any other Nikon brand SLR camera because the camera end of...
9 January, 2026
Carl Zeiss 80mm F2.8 SL66 Mount Adapted to Pentax 67
The Pentax 67 system lacks a 35mm equivalent lens with large aperture. What, there is a 75AL? I’m too broke to have ever heard of it. So, I’ll have to adapt it myself. A Carl Ze...
8 January, 2026
News: Viltrox 56mm 1.2 Pro – Now available in Nikon Z mount – quick first impressions
Viltrox have today announced the availability of the 56mm 1.2 Pro Lens for apsc cameras in Nikon Z mount. As you might have noticed, I have been playing with a few Viltrox lense...
