Telephoto Lenses

A Cheap Lens and a Rabbit
2000 1125 James Tocchio

James photographs a rabbit with an old telephoto zoom lens. It took 30 minutes, 60 dollars, and his mind off of stressful stuff.

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Why I Love Cheap Manual Focus Telephoto Lenses
1800 1013 Echo Lens Photography

Dylan makes the case for cheap manual focus telephoto lenses, and offers some tips on how to buy, shoot, and enjoy them.

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The Nikon Series E 75-150mm f/3.5 – The People’s Telephoto Lens
2000 1125 Josh Solomon

Josh reviews the Nikon Series E 75-150mm zoom lens, a low-priced lens with solid performance and serious utility.

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Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm F/8 Mirror Lens Review
2000 1125 James Tocchio

James reviews the Minolta RF Rokkor-x 500mm F/8 mirror-lens. History, specs, use today, and image quality within – Check it out!

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Leitz Tele-Elmar 135mm f/4 – Leica’s Secret Sonnar
1800 1013 Sroyon Mukherjee

An intriuging look at a less often discussed Leitz M mount lens reveals an under-appreciated gem for Leica photographers.

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Sony FE 100mm F/2.8 STF (Smooth Trans Focus) Lens Review
1800 1013 James Tocchio

James reviews one of the most interesting lenses being manufactured today, the Sony FE 100mm F/2.8 STF Smooth Trans Focus lens.

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