Canon 50mm 1:1.5 Serenar – Japan LTM/LSM/m39 – vintage manual lens test and review
This is one of the best feelings in hand lenses from the Canon “Serenar” series. And yes, it is a true “Sonnar”. (more…)
Canon S 50mm 1:1.4 I Leica Thread Mount - M39
Canon S 50mm 1:1.4 – review
Canon S 50mm 1:1.4 v.I – Japan LTM/LSM/m39 – vintage manual lens test and review
This is the first test of optics by Canon on the site. The lens is a good object to start with. (more…)
Minolta MD 24mm 1:2.8 VFC Minolta MD III
Minolta MD 24mm 1:2.8 VFC – review
Minolta MD 24mm 1:2.8 VFC – vintage manual lens test and review
- Official classification: New-MD
- Collector’s classification: MD III
Once upon a time, this site was created to make reviews for all existing rectilinear and non-special Minolta New-MD lenses. This goal has been achieved – all 21 are presented on the site. But why not continue with other lenses and maybe with other labels? This review is the first of its kind.
Important note:
this review doesn’t contain tests of Variable Field Curvature -‘VFC’ feature of this lens. It will be done later. Here you can get information about how this lens works in normal mode. Welcome (more…)
Lens Comparisons - Wars Minolta MD 24mm 1:2.8 Minolta MD 24mm 1:2.8 VFC Minolta MD III
Minolta MD 24mm 1:2.8 vs MD VFC 24mm 1:2.8 – comparison
Minolta MD 24mm lenses comparison:
- Minolta MD 24mm 1:2
- Minolta MD VFC 24mm 1:2.8
VFC lenses are rare and not common guests in comparisons, so, the article probably may be interesting not for photographers only but for researches too.
This comparison is correct only for conditions and equipment used for tests. Test results may differ if any element is changed.
Lens Comparisons - Wars Minolta MD III Minolta MD Tele-Converter 300-s
Minolta MD 2x Tele Converter 300-s vs primes MD – review
Minolta MD 2x Tele Converter 300-s – review
Of course, this converter isn’t the lens, so all usual tests of aberrations, bokeh, etc. were skipped. Additionally, review by Benjamin totally covers any questions about 300-s and I can’t add something new, except maybe a few resolution comparisons. (more…)
Minolta MD 300mm 1:4.5 Minolta MD III
Minolta MD 300mm 1:4.5 – review
Minolta MD 300mm 1:4.5 – vintage manual lens test and review
- Official classification: New-MD
- Collector’s classification: MD III
The only 300mm lens in the New-MD line. It has been built by a classic approach to the optical design. Test results say that it was the right decision – no weakness was found.
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Minolta MD 200mm 1:4.0 Minolta MD III
Minolta MD 200mm 1:4.0 – review
Minolta MD 200mm 1:4.0 – vintage manual lens test and review
- Official classification: New-MD
- Collector’s classification: MD III
Some lenses don’t have high characteristics, don’t become famous, and look too simple for fans, but these lenses work and definitely provide the same result as many other even more popular analogs. This MC 200mm 1:4 is from that list – works better than expected and one of the most underrated lenses produced by Minolta.
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Minolta MD 200mm 1:2.8 Minolta MD III
Minolta MD 200mm 1:2.8 – review
Minolta MD 200mm 1:2.8 – vintage manual lens test and review
- Official classification: New-MD
- Collector’s classification: MD III
Minolta has designed two portraiture bombs – one of them is already reviewed Minolta MD 135mm F2.0 and here is the second – Minolta MD 200mm F2.8. It looks like this lens has no weaknesses except one – the weight.
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Minolta MD 135mm 1:3.5 Minolta MD III
Minolta MD 135mm 1:3.5 – review
Minolta MD 135mm 1:3.5 – vintage manual lens test and review
- Official classification: New-MD
- Collector’s classification: MD III
This lens is in the list of most popular lenses among Minolta fans and it seems because this is most little and cute 135mm lens, but not because of IQ. On the other hand, test results are good and even if this lens is not so sharp as faster sisters it may be a better choice in cases when the weight plays a big role.
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Minolta MD 135mm 1:2.8 Minolta MD III
Minolta MD 135mm 1:2.8 – review
Minolta MD 135mm 1:2.8 – vintage manual lens test and review
- Official classification: New-MD
- Collector’s classification: MD III
‘Must have’ lens for portraiture – very convenient in use and with the guarantee of the result. Low prices on auctions look very strange, the lens is absolutely undervalued for today. Grab it.
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