Mr. Impossible 407 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) Just got this in the mail straight from Belarus. It's an old AF (45 years?) Russian made camera lens. After WWII some thieving Russians stole the method of how Ziess made their lenses and then began producing their own version. Edited June 19, 2020 by Liquid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Playstation Tablet 1,725 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 What is it used for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Impossible 407 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Team 2019 said: What is it used for? It's a camera lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RaniK_ 136 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Team 2019 said: What is it used for? Hes waiting for the local kids playground to reopen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Impossible 407 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, RaniK_ said: Hes waiting for the local kids playground to reopen. That would be cutting response if this was a telezoom lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhytre 2,753 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 What does that lens do that modern ones don't? Is this just a pp measuring contest for photographers by using obscure vintage tools? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaz 2,439 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, bhytre said: What does that lens do that modern ones don't? Is this just a pp measuring contest for photographers by using obscure vintage tools? yea basically. he has to create this ominous thread about a forgotten third world country to promote the mystery of taking a fucking photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kokujin 558 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Are you still panhandling $500 to GTFO? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Impossible 407 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, bhytre said: What does that lens do that modern ones don't? Is this just a pp measuring contest for photographers by using obscure vintage tools? Kind of sorta. There isn't anything this can do that a modern lens can't do. Vintage lenses are actually pretty popular with SLR videographers as most modern lenses were really made for automated use, so they have super low profile dials and motors. Which make focus pulling potentially a liability. Vintage lenses made for full manual love larger dials which are easier for twisting and pulling. They can also add a bit of filmish look. I've stopped using film cameras forever ago, but modern gear can have a very digital look to it. This particular lens is popular because no two are exactly the same, wide open they have some dreamy texturing on the sides. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Impossible 407 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 39 minutes ago, kokujin said: Are you still panhandling $500 to GTFO? lol You want me to leave right? Why would I give you something for free? The price goes up tomorrow FYI. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Impossible 407 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, kaz BLackMage said: yea basically. he has to create this ominous thread about a forgotten third world country to promote the mystery of taking a fucking photo. You're in a good mood today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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