My new old lens, promising a special bokeh: the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Oreston 50mm f1.8 (test image gallery)
You know, I have a true passion for old vintage lenses and one of the reasons why I recently switched to the Leica SL is because this camera allows me to use almost any existing lens from the past. I own already several vintage lenses, but not only for collection purpose. Anytime I prepare my bag for
Leica SL con Helios 44-M4 58 f2 in un vortice di lavanda…
Una delle ragioni principale per cui sono passato alla Leica SL, è la possibilità di utilizzare le vecchie lenti con attacco M42, visto che ne posseggo un bel pò, frutto di tanti giri ai mercatini dell'usato tra Francia e Germania. Anche se tutto manuale, la messa a fuoco è molto veloce e precisa con la Leica SL, grazie
Leica SL with Helios 44-M4 58 f2 in a swirl of lavender …
One of the reasons why I moved to Leica SL is the ability to use old lenses with an M42 mount, as I own several, bought for a few euros from the flea markets in Europe. The manual focus then is very fast and accurate thanks to the zoom function in the fantastic electronic
Impressions from Versailles, the royal palace in France
Despite being literally invaded by tourists, the Chateau of Versailles is an incredible beautiful place just few kilometers far from Paris. As you may know, I'm not a fan of architecture photography or still life and, except for few interesting detail pictures, i had fun trying to photograph the interactions between the tourists and
Old but good: new old camera and lenses from flea market
Another good deal at the flea market today in Luxembourg: the beautiful Asahi Pentax Spotmatic F (with leather case) Lens Asahi SMC Takumar 55mm f2 Lens IXEL-COLOR 35mm f2.8 (cannot find any info about this lens on internet