A couple of test shots from the Zenitar-ME1

Can you spot the square aperture? 50mm f1.7, Soviet, manufactured in 1986. Just picked up my copy off eBay, $400usd so...

Leica(LTM)/Pentax K w/full frame mirrorless

Retired, I have a number of good LTM/m-39 lenses. Switching to digital, can I use these lenses with a mirrorless camera...
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Canon FD Lenses on Vacation

Went on vacation recently and only took my vintage lenses with. I was pretty happy with the results. Here are just a...
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Getting some "New" FD lenses next week

I inherited a couple FD lenses from a relative a while back. Finally got around to getting the right adapter and I was...
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Rangefinder lenses renaissance

Rangefinder lenses in the main are tiny and well suited to mirrorless bodies - after 70 years who would have thought...
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Winged Lens Flare from Vintage Lens

This flare that appears from bright point lights occurs with my Makinon 28mm f/2.8 lens, and I haven't seen any other...