by John Bradford | May 3, 2023 | Digital, Photography, Reviews, Vintage Lenses
Vivitar Series 1 lenses have developed a cult following. Is there anything to it, or is this Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm lens a dud? Vivitar was a company that contracted out a lot of lenses with several different manufacturers. Their Series 1 line is generally well...
by John Bradford | Apr 19, 2023 | Digital, Photography, Reviews
Pentax makes some of the most magical lenses out there. Of those, the Pentax 20-40mm Limited stands at the pinnacle of coolness. The Pentax Limited line of lenses is one of the most interesting lens lineups in photography. These lenses started being produced in the...
by John Bradford | Apr 12, 2023 | 120 Film, One Roll Review, Photography
Fuji Pro 400H is a film that I found complicated. Sometimes I loved it, other times I didn’t. This is the review of my last roll of 400H. My history with Fujifilm Pro 400H has been tumultuous. I’ve had some rolls provide me with all-time favorite photos,...
by John Bradford | Apr 2, 2023 | 35mm Film, Digital, Photography, Reviews, Vintage Lenses
The Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 has become one of my favorite vintage lenses. While it may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, it’s one of the most fun. My copy of the Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 is an M42 mount Kiron manufactured lens. Vivitar cranked out a ton of 28mm lenses...
by John Bradford | Mar 8, 2023 | 35mm Film, Photography
Picking up a film camera today can be a little intimidating for some. Here are 5 film photography tips to help you get started. 1. Understand ISO Mamaiya RB67 with 100 ISO film One of the more important film photography tips is to understand ISO. ISO describes how...
