by John Bradford | Jun 12, 2024 | 35mm Film, Digital, Photography, Reviews, Vintage Lenses
Series 1 lenses are a bit like Pokemon. Once you try one, you want to collect them all. Is the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 worth hunting? I’ve become a big fan of the Series 1 lenses by Vivitar. This is only my second one, but it really exemplifies what...
by John Bradford | May 20, 2024 | 35mm Film, Digital, Photography, Reviews, Vintage Lenses
The Takumar 28mm f/2.8 lens is one of the “budget” lenses in Pentax K-mount. Is it a hidden gem or a forgotten stinker? The Pentax Takumar name is one that carries a reputation for good lenses. They started out as lens makers, after all. The “Takumar...
by John Bradford | Apr 22, 2024 | Digital, Photography, Reviews
The Pentax DA 35mm f/2.4 lens is one of the oldest “Nifty Fifty” lenses still in production today. Read on to find out if it’s worth the price of admission. If you’re in the Pentax K-Mount system and looking for a first lens or an affordable...
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 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...
