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Sony Tele Conversion Lens X1.4 Review & Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Sony Tele Conversion Lens X1.4 Review & Buying Guide
The Sony Tele Conversion Lens X1.4 gives a 1.4x reach boost without changing lenses. Great for portraits, street, travel, and vintage-style video on modern digital cameras. Expect slightly softer edges... Read more...
Exploring the Sunagor 0.42X Fisheye Conversion Lens in 2026 - Dutch|Thrift
Exploring the Sunagor 0.42X Fisheye Conversion Lens in 2026
The Sunagor 0.42X fisheye is a screw-on conversion lens for dramatic ultra‑wide, curved perspectives. With step rings, it can be used on many modern analog and digital camera lenses. Expect... Read more...
Minolta Dynax SPXi + 35–70mm f/4: A Practical Film Classic - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta Dynax SPXi + 35–70mm f/4: A Practical Film Classic
Autofocus Minolta Dynax SPXi is a friendly entry into 35mm film. Kit includes the compact Minolta AF 35–70mm f/4 all‑round zoom. Great for hybrid workflows: shoot film, scan, and edit... Read more...
Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 Review: Beercan Lens Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 Review: Beercan Lens Buying Guide
Classic Minolta “Beercan” zoom with constant f/4 aperture and solid metal build. Excellent for portraits, nature, and vintage-looking video on both APS‑C and full-frame. Adapts well to Sony E‑mount with... Read more...
Yashikor Auxiliary Lens Set: Vintage Tele & Wide Magic - Dutch|Thrift
Yashikor Auxiliary Lens Set: Vintage Tele & Wide Magic
Yashikor auxiliary lenses convert your existing lens into a telephoto or wide angle without changing cameras. They deliver soft, nostalgic rendering ideal for analog experiments and creative digital use. Mount... Read more...
Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 Lens Review & Vintage Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 Lens Review & Vintage Buying Guide
Classic 135mm f/2.8 M42 telephoto with pleasing vintage rendering. Adapts easily to modern mirrorless cameras with a simple M42 adapter. Ideal for portraits, detail shots, and dreamy compressed backgrounds. Check... Read more...
Minolta Dynax 800si Review: Classic AF Powerhouse with 35–70mm f/4 - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta Dynax 800si Review: Classic AF Powerhouse with 35–70mm f/4
Advanced late-1990s 35mm autofocus SLR with powerful automation and custom modes. Bundled 35–70mm f/4 Minolta AF lens offers sharp, versatile everyday coverage. Excellent choice for today’s analog revival: intuitive, reliable,... Read more...
Leica Lightmeter MC: Classic Precision for Modern Film Shooters - Dutch|Thrift
Leica Lightmeter MC: Classic Precision for Modern Film Shooters
The Leica Lightmeter MC is a compact CdS meter for classic Leica rangefinders. When calibrated and powered correctly, it remains surprisingly accurate today. Ideal for learning light, exposure, and manual... Read more...
Olympus EE 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Olympus EE 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera Buying Guide
The Olympus EE is a compact 35mm rangefinder with fully automatic exposure. Battery-free selenium meter makes it simple, reliable, and sustainable. Perfect for street, travel, and beginners wanting real analog... Read more...
Vintage Review: Topcon 87–205mm f/4.7 Zoom Lens for Today - Dutch|Thrift
Vintage Review: Topcon 87–205mm f/4.7 Zoom Lens for Today
The Topcon 87–205mm f/4.7 is a classic manual telephoto zoom with warm, cinematic rendering. With the right adapters, it works beautifully on many modern mirrorless cameras. Ideal for portraits, nature,... Read more...
Zenith Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2: Vintage Glass with Cinematic Soul - Dutch|Thrift
Zenith Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2: Vintage Glass with Cinematic Soul
Iconic Soviet 58mm f/2 lens famed for its swirly, cinematic bokeh. Works on most modern mirrorless cameras via a simple M42 adapter. Perfect for portraits, dreamy video, and experimental photography.... Read more...
Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 Review & Used Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 Review & Used Buying Guide
Compact, lightweight vintage 28mm wide-angle with classic Canon FD rendering. Great for street, travel, and everyday storytelling on mirrorless cameras via adapter. Fully manual focus and aperture; rewarding tactile shooting... Read more...