Today, I want to discuss a simple way of achieving a film look. What I am talking about is editing. You spend zero dollars, take pictures with whatever lens you please, and I will give some tips on how to make your photos into something special. People do not always consider how much of a […]
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Here is my next guide to adapting vintage lenses. M42 is one of the most common adapters people need because of super popular lenses like the Helios 44-2 or other Soviet Union lenses. These adapters are typically cheap (around 10-20 dollars) and simply designed. It’ll normally just be a screw-on metal ring, depending on the
If you have never bought an old lens before, you may be questioning where the best place to buy them is. Obviously, these things were manufactured forty to fifty years ago, and the camera companies have moved into a new generation. So, I want to talk a little bit about where I buy my lenses
I have so much to say about this lens that I do not even know where to start. To give a little insight, Helios 44-2 has five different versions of this same lens. This is where people get a little confused, and there are many opinions on which one is the best. As for me,
I am starting with this lens because, for most people, this is one of the first lenses they will try to adapt. It is also super popular, and you are about to understand why. This lens was first made in 1971, marking a notable release by Canon. Some of its new features were game-changers. First
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The breakdown In this post, I just want to give a simple guide to make sure you can buy the right adapter every time, following up on my previous post. Things can get super confusing, and I want to go ahead and make it as easy as possible for anyone who needs an adapter. The
If you’ve ever felt like you want to get into vintage photography but just do not understand it, know what to buy, or see any practicality, this blog is for you. In this article, I hope to share a broad expanse of reasons why you SHOULD invest in vintage lenses, along with honesty about potential