35mm Lenses Archives

November 27, 2023

Minolta MC W Rokkor HG 35mm f/2.8 Classic Lens Review

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A low cost classic lens that makes images full of character. Here’s our review of the Minolta MC W Rokkor HG 35mm F/2.8.

Sean McCullough
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August 13, 2021

A Love Letter (and Apology) to my Minolta AF-C

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The Minolta AF-c is a tiny point-and-shoot film camera from the ’80s. Its sharp lens and compact form factor make it a great everyday carry!

Mathieu Lamontagne-Cumiford
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October 30, 2020

My Olympus Mju II Zoom, and What Really Matters

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Dario Vereb contemplates family, stubborness, and the photographer’s existential question in this article loosely hung on an Olympus Mju II.

Dario Veréb
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August 19, 2020

Nikon PC-Nikkor 35mm f/2.8 – the First 35mm Perspective Control (Shift) Lens

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Oliver reviews the Nikon PC-Nikkor 35mm f/2.8, a highly specialized shift lens for landscapes and cityscapes.

Yuan Oliver Jin
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April 24, 2019

The Contax G1 Takes on the World

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From my first foray into modern film photography, I was confronted by the apparent supremacy of Leica and its M mount. But for some reason, the Leica bug has never seemed to bite me. To…

Drew Chambers
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April 2, 2019

Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon Wide Angle Lens History and Review

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“After a few weeks with a Pentax 50mm lens, I had the feeling of suffocating. I realized that I needed a wide angle. As soon as I had my Zeiss Flektogon, the world looked very…

Cheyenne Morrison
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March 24, 2019

The Contax TVS is the Best Contax Compact to Buy Right Now

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Popular opinion on the Contax TVS says that its sluggish aperture and softer zoom lens make it a third-rate camera. The choir sings that the TVS is the compact Contax that you buy, only if…

James Tocchio
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March 17, 2019

Shooting the Pontiac Super Lynx I – Camera Review

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The Pontiac Super Lynx I is a rare and beautiful French camera from 1948. In our review – history, specifications, user experience, sample photos, and more.

James Tocchio
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March 5, 2019

Olympus Écru – Camera Review

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In 1991, Olympus released an unusual point-and-shoot film camera. They called it the Écru, a French word that, according to Google, means “raw” and according to my French friends means “off-white, not quite beige.” In…

James Tocchio
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February 26, 2019

The Wirgin Edixa Reflex B is Everything I Love and Hate About Film Cameras

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I spent the past week shooting the Wirgin Edixa Reflex B, a West German-made SLR from the 1950s, and when I took it this weekend to a Boston film photographer meet, the reactions around it…

James Tocchio
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January 23, 2019

Nikon FM2/T Camera Review – a Stronger and Lighter Nikon

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In 1993, Nikon released a special version of its most respected compact SLR. They wrapped the bones of the FM2n in titanium, called the camera the FM2/T, and decorated it with a price tag of…

James Tocchio
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January 16, 2019

Carl Zeiss Jena Werra 1 Review – Function Following Form

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One of the pitfalls of brand loyalty is that it urges us to embrace the bad with the good. For instance, I think Guns N’ Roses made the last epic rock and roll record with…

Jeb Inge
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October 31, 2018

The Essentials – A Guide to the Best of Olympus Camera Systems

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Lusting after rare Nikons and Contaxes keeps me in occasional blinders. But every now and then, one of the writers here sends me a wakeup call. This happened the other day when Dustin, our resident…

James Tocchio
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October 22, 2018

Praktica MTL 5B SLR Camera Review

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No one wants to be the person with the obvious schtick. But after volunteering to review a rangefinder, an SLR, and then a medium format and even half-frame cameras from the Soviet Union, I’m starting…

Jeb Inge
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