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Voigtländer Color-Ultron 50mm f/1.8 M42: Vintage Character, Modern Results - Dutch|Thrift
Voigtländer Color-Ultron 50mm f/1.8 M42: Vintage Character, Modern Results
Classic 50mm f/1.8 with rich contrast and smooth, vintage rendering. Adapts easily to modern mirrorless cameras via affordable M42 adapters. Ideal for portraits, street, and cinematic video with manual control.... Read more...
Exploring the Enna München MC Macro-Ennalyt 24mm f/4 (M42) - Dutch|Thrift
Exploring the Enna München MC Macro-Ennalyt 24mm f/4 (M42)
Rare German-made 24mm M42 wide-angle with close-focus “macro” character. Adapts easily to most modern mirrorless digital cameras. Ideal for character-rich street, detail shots, and cinematic video. When buying second-hand, prioritize... Read more...
Nikon F90X + 35–70mm: a Modern Analog Workhorse Review - Dutch|Thrift
Nikon F90X + 35–70mm: a Modern Analog Workhorse Review
Nikon F90X + 35–70mm is a rugged, affordable entry into serious film photography. Fast autofocus, reliable metering, and full manual control make it versatile. Ideal for street, travel, portrait, and... Read more...
Pentax KX Asahi + 55mm f/1.8 Review & Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax KX Asahi + 55mm f/1.8 Review & Buying Guide
Classic 35mm SLR with fully mechanical shutter and reliable light meter. 55mm f/1.8 lens is sharp, fast, and perfect for portraits and everyday shooting. Excellent choice for beginners learning manual... Read more...
Canon FD 200mm f/4 Macro Lens: Vintage Telephoto Perfection - Dutch|Thrift
Canon FD 200mm f/4 Macro Lens: Vintage Telephoto Perfection
Vintage Canon FD 200mm f/4 Macro offers sharp telephoto close-ups with beautiful rendering. Works excellently on mirrorless cameras with a simple FD adapter and manual focus. Ideal for macro, portraits,... Read more...
Canon EF 70–210mm f/3.5–4.5 Review: Vintage Zoom Worth Adapting - Dutch|Thrift
Canon EF 70–210mm f/3.5–4.5 Review: Vintage Zoom Worth Adapting
Compact, affordable telephoto zoom from the early EF autofocus era. Adapts beautifully to modern mirrorless cameras with the right adapter. Great for portraits, travel, and video with a classic, gentle... Read more...
Yashica ML Macro 100mm f/3.5 Review & Vintage Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Yashica ML Macro 100mm f/3.5 Review & Vintage Buying Guide
Classic Yashica ML macro lens with 100mm reach and 1:2 native magnification. Adapts beautifully to modern mirrorless systems with simple CY adapters. Sharpest around f/5.6–f/8, with smooth bokeh and gentle... Read more...
SMC Pentax-M Zoom 28–50mm: A Compact Vintage All-Rounder - Dutch|Thrift
SMC Pentax-M Zoom 28–50mm: A Compact Vintage All-Rounder
Compact vintage zoom covering 28–50mm for everyday photography. Fully manual PK-mount lens, ideal for film and mirrorless with adapters. Best performance around f/5.6–f/8 with rich contrast and character. Great choice... Read more...
Canon AE Power Winder FN: Classic Speed for Canon New F-1 - Dutch|Thrift
Canon AE Power Winder FN: Classic Speed for Canon New F-1
Motorized film advance designed specifically for the Canon New F-1 and late F-1N. Adds faster shooting, better grip, and a more balanced feel with heavier FD lenses. Runs on four... Read more...
Asahi Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Review & Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Asahi Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Review & Buying Guide
A classic 135mm telephoto with fast f/2.5 aperture and silky mechanics. Adapts easily to modern digital mirrorless and SLR bodies with M42 adapters. Known for pleasing bokeh, strong sharpness stopped... Read more...
Schneider Retina-Curtagon 35mm f/2.8 DKL Review for Modern Shooters - Dutch|Thrift
Schneider Retina-Curtagon 35mm f/2.8 DKL Review for Modern Shooters
Compact German-made 35mm wide-angle with classic rendering and solid build. Adapts easily to most mirrorless systems via DKL adapter, with full manual control. Great for street, travel, video, and characterful... Read more...
Leitz Hektor 13.5cm f/4.5 Review: Classic Leica Telephoto Magic - Dutch|Thrift
Leitz Hektor 13.5cm f/4.5 Review: Classic Leica Telephoto Magic
Classic 135mm telephoto from Leica’s early rangefinder era in M39 Leica Thread Mount. Soft contrast, gentle rendering, and vintage flare ideal for characterful portraits. Easily adapted to modern mirrorless systems... Read more...