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Pentax Z10 + 50mm f/1.7 Review: Classic Film Kit Reborn - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax Z10 + 50mm f/1.7 Review: Classic Film Kit Reborn
The Pentax Z10 with 50mm f/1.7 is a 1990s autofocus film SLR with a timeless look. Fast f/1.7 prime lens delivers sharp, characterful images on film and digital. Still relevant... Read more...
Asahiflex + 50mm f/3.5 Takumar: A Legacy of Analog Design - Dutch|Thrift
Asahiflex + 50mm f/3.5 Takumar: A Legacy of Analog Design
Early Asahi Optical Co. SLR with a 50mm f/3.5 Takumar standard lens. Fully mechanical design encourages slow, deliberate photography. Ideal for creators seeking a tactile, historic analog experience. Check shutter,... Read more...
Rediscovering the Minolta XG-9 + 50mm f/1.7 MD for Modern Creators - Dutch|Thrift
Rediscovering the Minolta XG-9 + 50mm f/1.7 MD for Modern Creators
The Minolta XG-9 is a classic 35mm SLR with intuitive controls and aperture-priority automation. The 50mm f/1.7 MD lens delivers sharp, characterful images with beautiful background blur. With a few... Read more...
Nikon FE & 50mm f/1.8 Review: Classic Film Powerhouse - Dutch|Thrift
Nikon FE & 50mm f/1.8 Review: Classic Film Powerhouse
The Nikon FE is a reliable, semi‑professional 35mm film SLR loved by modern creatives. Its aperture‑priority auto mode and clear meter make learning film intuitive. The 50mm f/1.8 lens is... Read more...
Fujica ST 705W + 55mm f/1.8: Vintage SLR Magic in 2025 - Dutch|Thrift
Fujica ST 705W + 55mm f/1.8: Vintage SLR Magic in 2025
Fujica ST 705W is a fully mechanical M42 SLR ideal for deliberate, learning-focused photography. The Fujinon 55mm f/1.8 lens offers sharpness, smooth focus, and classic vintage rendering. With the right... Read more...
Yashica Electro 35 Second-Hand Guide for Modern Creators - Dutch|Thrift
Yashica Electro 35 Second-Hand Guide for Modern Creators
Classic 35mm rangefinder with sharp 45mm f/1.7 Yashinon-DX lens. Aperture-priority automation makes it friendly for beginners. Perfect for slowing down and learning intentional composition. Check electronics, light seals, and rangefinder... Read more...
Voigtlander Color Dynarex 4/135 DKL: Vintage 135mm Magic - Dutch|Thrift
Voigtlander Color Dynarex 4/135 DKL: Vintage 135mm Magic
Classic 135mm f/4 telephoto lens with warm, cinematic rendering. DKL mount adapts beautifully to modern mirrorless cameras. Ideal for portraits, detail shots, and atmospheric video. Solid German build built to... Read more...
Pentax SMC 50–200mm f/4–5.6 ED: Budget Telephoto Still Worth It - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax SMC 50–200mm f/4–5.6 ED: Budget Telephoto Still Worth It
Lightweight, affordable telephoto zoom for Pentax K-mount users in 2025. Great for travel, portraits, outdoor events, and casual wildlife. Best results around f/8–f/11 with in-body stabilization enabled. Used copies offer... Read more...
Pentax A 135mm f/2.8 Review – Vintage Portrait Powerhouse - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax A 135mm f/2.8 Review – Vintage Portrait Powerhouse
Classic Pentax A 135mm f/2.8 delivers timeless portrait rendering on modern digital bodies. PK mount works on many mirrorless systems with a simple adapter and manual controls. Fast f/2.8 aperture,... Read more...
Pentax SMC 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 AL Review & Used Lens Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax SMC 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 AL Review & Used Lens Guide
The Pentax SMC 18–55mm AL is a classic walk-around zoom for K-mount DSLRs. Sharp stopped down, lightweight, and ideal as a first serious lens. Works on modern Pentax DSLRs and... Read more...
Rediscovering the Jupiter 3.5/135 M42 Vintage Telephoto Lens - Dutch|Thrift
Rediscovering the Jupiter 3.5/135 M42 Vintage Telephoto Lens
The Jupiter 3.5/135 M42 is a Soviet telephoto lens with distinctive, characterful rendering. Easy to adapt to modern mirrorless cameras with a simple M42 adapter. Ideal for portraits, details and... Read more...
Asahi Super-Takumar 150mm f/4: Vintage Telephoto Magic - Dutch|Thrift
Asahi Super-Takumar 150mm f/4: Vintage Telephoto Magic
Classic 150mm M42 telephoto with smooth rendering and vintage character. Excellent for portraits, nature details, and cinematic video on digital cameras. Adapts easily to modern mirrorless systems with an inexpensive... Read more...