Author: Thomas John Usimaki
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Review: Zeiss Otus 55mm
The first lens I bought was a Nikon 135mm f2 DC. After reading many reviews about it online, one day my father and I drove to the local camera shop where it was up for sale, and I decided to pull the trigger. I still own this lens to this day and value it for…
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Nikon F Mount: A Film Photographer’s Dream
Walking around on a sunny day, you’ll notice photographers with a variety of cameras – Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Leica, and Pentax are among the favorites in the 35mm film photography community. With film’s resurgence, these vintage cameras, once inexpensive, are now increasing in value, potentially overwhelming newcomers with the array of options available. Here’s why…
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Review: Agfa Copex Rapid
Recently, I’ve been interested in trying super high-resolution films—films that offer better resolution than the standard cubic or even T-grain types of film. Two such microfilms have caught my attention: Adox CMS 20 II and Agfa Copex Rapid. Not having any experience with either I decided to start my journey with the latter, as it…