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Pentax SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/3.5 Review & Vintage Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/3.5 Review & Vintage Buying Guide
Compact, all-metal 28mm prime with classic Pentax color and contrast. Surprisingly sharp, especially stopped down from f/5.6–f/11. Works beautifully on modern mirrorless cameras via a simple K-mount adapter. Perfect for... Read more...
Exploring the Asahi SMC Takumar 20mm f/4.5 on Modern Cameras - Dutch|Thrift
Exploring the Asahi SMC Takumar 20mm f/4.5 on Modern Cameras
The Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 20mm f/4.5 is a compact, characterful vintage ultra-wide lens. Works beautifully on modern mirrorless cameras with a simple M42 adapter. Best performance around f/8, with classic... Read more...
Contax 137 MD Quartz + Yashica 55mm Review & Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Contax 137 MD Quartz + Yashica 55mm Review & Guide
Contax 137 MD Quartz is a classic, motor-driven 35mm SLR with quartz-controlled shutter. The Yashica DSB 55mm f/2 is a compact standard lens with warm, vintage character. Perfect starter combo... Read more...
Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (M42) — Vintage Magic Today - Dutch|Thrift
Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (M42) — Vintage Magic Today
Classic 50mm f/1.4 lens with warm, cinematic rendering and smooth manual focus. Easily adapted to most modern mirrorless cameras with a simple M42 adapter. Ideal for portraits, street, and video... Read more...
Voigtlander VSL 3-E + 50mm f/1.8 Review and Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Voigtlander VSL 3-E + 50mm f/1.8 Review and Buying Guide
De Voigtlander VSL 3-E is een robuuste analoge spiegelreflex met LED-lichtmeter. De 50mm f/1.8 QBM-lens is scherp, lichtsterk en goed te adapteren op moderne systemen. Ideaal voor beginners én liefhebbers... Read more...
Canon AV-1 + FD 28mm f/2.8: Classic Kit for Film Beginners - Dutch|Thrift
Canon AV-1 + FD 28mm f/2.8: Classic Kit for Film Beginners
Canon AV-1 offers aperture-priority automation, perfect for film beginners. FD 28mm f/2.8 is a versatile wide-angle for travel, street, and everyday life. Affordable, repairable, and ideal as a gateway into... Read more...
Nikon FE with Nikkor-H 28mm f/3.5 Review and Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Nikon FE with Nikkor-H 28mm f/3.5 Review and Buying Guide
Classic 35mm body with reliable aperture priority and manual controls. Nikkor-H 28mm f/3.5 offers timeless wide-angle character and sharpness. Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts exploring intentional, slower photography. Easy to... Read more...
Voigtländer Super-Dynarex 135mm f/4 Vintage Telephoto Lens Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Voigtländer Super-Dynarex 135mm f/4 Vintage Telephoto Lens Guide
Classic 135mm f/4 telephoto from Voigtländer’s golden era of analog photography. DKL bayonet mount adapts beautifully to mirrorless systems with the right adapter. Soft contrast, smooth bokeh, and cinematic flare... Read more...
Pentax SMC 55mm f/2 K-Mount Lens Review and Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax SMC 55mm f/2 K-Mount Lens Review and Guide
Classic 55mm prime from the original Pentax K era with all‑metal build. Produces smooth, characterful images with pleasing background blur. Adapts easily to modern mirrorless cameras for photo and video.... Read more...
Tair-3 4.5/300A M42 Telephoto Lens Review & Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Tair-3 4.5/300A M42 Telephoto Lens Review & Guide
All‑metal Soviet 300mm telephoto with unique 16‑blade bokeh and vintage rendering. Works on most mirrorless cameras with a simple M42 adapter and manual focus. Rewarding for portraits, nature and video... Read more...
Minolta Dynax 505 SI Super Review & Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta Dynax 505 SI Super Review & Buying Guide
Lightweight 35mm autofocus SLR with both auto and full manual control. Uses Minolta A-mount, compatible with many Sony A-mount lenses. Excellent beginner camera for learning exposure on real film. Check... Read more...
Exakta RTL 1000 & Meyer-Optik Oreston 50mm f/1.8 Review - Dutch|Thrift
Exakta RTL 1000 & Meyer-Optik Oreston 50mm f/1.8 Review
Fully mechanical East German SLR with robust, no-nonsense build. Meyer-Optik Oreston 50mm f/1.8 offers creamy bokeh and cinematic character. Works great today with fresh 35mm film or adapted to mirrorless... Read more...