Carl Zeiss Archives

October 23, 2022

Rollei Rolleiflex SL35M Film Camera Review

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James reviews the Rollei SL35M, a basic 35mm film SLR camera from the 1970s, and tells what makes it special in today’s digital world.

James Tocchio
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January 25, 2021

Close Focus: The Life, Work, and Cameras of Robert Capa

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Ryan examines the life and work of Robert Capa, by way of the cameras he used throughout his storied career.

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December 9, 2020

Rescuing a Zeiss Ikon Nettar from the Trash

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Connor rescues and reviews a Zeiss Ikon Nettar, a medium format folding camera that had been destined for the parts bin.

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October 18, 2020

Rolleiflex SL66 Camera Review

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The first medium format SLR camera that Rollei produced, the Rolleiflex SL66, is one of the more interesting cameras I’ve ever shot.

James Tocchio
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September 30, 2020

Contax’s Last Hurrah – My Journey with the Contax N1

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The Contax N1 was the final professional-level 35mm film camera to ever bear the Contax name. Here’s our review.

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April 29, 2020

Contax 167MT Camera Review

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Drew reviews the Contax 167MT, a full-featured 35mm film SLR from the glory days of the Japanese-made Contax cameras.

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April 24, 2020

Our Favorite Lenses as Chosen by Your Favorite Camera Geeks

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An all-star lineup of camera nerds pick our favorite lenses, including JCH, Hamish of 35mmc, and many more. Which is your favorite lens??

James Tocchio
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March 9, 2020

Contax NX – a Multi-User Review of the Last Contax SLR

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The Contax NX was among the last ever Contax 35mm film cameras. In our multi-user review, Drew and James share their thoughts on this sleek SLR.

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September 26, 2019

Joining the 5 Megapixel Club with the Contax TVS Digital

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A review of the Contax TVS Digital, a five megapixel point and shoot digital camera from the year 2002.

James Tocchio
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May 31, 2019

An Overview of the Hasselblad 500 Series (V System)

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With capability enabling it to span the globe and beyond, the Hasselblad 500 series is a special series of camera. As comfortable in the hands of elite fashion photographers as it is with astronauts on…

Aaron Stennett
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May 6, 2019

Yashica T4 – A Hype-free Review of a Decent Film Camera

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The Yashica T4 got trendy on the back of a super creepy fashion photographer. Instagram hashtaggers and aesthetic hunters did the rest. But is it any good?

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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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February 13, 2019

Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 – Lens Review

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A review of the Carl Zeiss Jena 48mm F/2 Biotar lens. A classic lens with amazing bokeh, rich history, and amazing images.

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January 30, 2019

Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 – The Legendary “King of Bokeh”

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I’ve been shooting all sorts of classic lenses for many years, but for a long time I sought one legendary portrait lens above them all, the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5. Zeiss originally dubbed this…

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