19 February, 2024
Thypoch Simera 35mm ASPH review
People who know me well, as a photographer, know that I love fast 35mm lenses, especially when they remain relatively compact. My two grails have remained unchanged for some tim...
18 December, 2023
PAM Britar 105mm f/4.5 – An American Triplet Review
Despite being very fond of my Leitz lenses, there’s always something exciting about picking up a lesser-known third-party lens. With little to no information available onl...
27 November, 2023
Mr.Ding Noxlux 50mm f1.1 review – by Vincent Bihler
Fast 50mm lenses offering for Leica M mount has flourished these recent years with the appearing of Chinese lens manufacturers. A lot of them have proven to be very nicely made ...
13 November, 2023
Kodak-Anastigmat Ektar 5cm f/3.5 – Retina Lens Mini Review
The proliferation of mirrorless cameras paved the way for a rapid increase in vintage lens usage on digital. An average camera nowadays can, without much hassle, support practic...
11 September, 2023
Leitz Thambar 9cm f/2.2 – Early Experiences
If you’re suffering from GAS like me, being aware of a rare, expensive, and sought-after lens that you know you definitely don’t want is a great thing. 6 years ago Leica re-rele...
18 August, 2023
Komura 35mm f/2.8 in Nikon S mount – a Hidden Gem.
I have used film cameras for almost a decade, and I have found some interesting things over the years. Among the box of things I have kept is a very interesting lens with a some...
Most of my other lens reviews have been pretty straightforward. I’d offer a little bit of their history followed by physical characteristics, compatibility issues, and finally m...
8 May, 2023
PPP 35M Color-Minotar 35mm f2.8 Review
Recently, the lens market has seen a new fresh offering for us, vintage lenses enthusiastic people. Some workshops, like PPP, Omnar, MS Optics has been offering the possibility ...