Category Archives: Lenses

What is Tamron Adaptall

Tamron Adaptall 2 Adapter

Tamron Adaptall is a lens mount system developed by the Japanese optics company Tamron. It’s designed to be a versatile and adaptable lens system that can be used with various camera brands and models. The key feature of the Tamron Adaptall system is its ability to be mounted on a wide range of camera bodies […]

Vintage Lenses, Analog Cameras, Hard to Find Accessories: We Have Them in Store

Hasselblad 500C +Carl Zeiss Planar 80mmF2.8 *T + Acc.

Vintage photography has a unique appeal that transcends time. It captures the essence of a bygone era and allows photographers to create images with a distinctive charm. If you’re a photography enthusiast seeking to dive into the world of vintage lenses, analogue cameras, and hard-to-find accessories, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, […]

What Zeiss Does to prevent Fungus in lenses

Aus Jena Apo germinar 375mm F9.0-F256

Carl Zeiss, a German manufacturer of optical systems and lenses, takes several measures to prevent fungus growth in their lenses: Moisture prevention: Zeiss lenses are designed to be sealed and airtight to prevent moisture from entering the lens barrel, which can create a favourable environment for fungal growth. Coating: Zeiss lenses are coated with anti-reflective […]

How kodak lenses were produced

EASTMAN KODAK JIFFY + Kodak vest pocket

  Rochester Precision Optics This is a great historical film for any optics or camera buffs. In 2005, Rochester Precision Optics was formed after acquiring the assets and intellectual property of Kodak Optical Imaging Systems. This business was originally known as Kodak Hawk-Eye Works. It was established in 1912 for the design of optics after […]

Unleashing the Beauty of Dutch Fotografica Fair in Hilversum

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Are you ready to embark on a visual journey that will captivate your senses and ignite your passion for photography? Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Dutch Fotografica Fair in Hilversum, set to take place on March 10, 2019. This extraordinary event promises to be a treat for photography enthusiasts, professionals, and collectors alike. […]

The quest for autofocus lenses

As the Leica cameras got more sophisticated, engineers recognized that the light meter in the camera displayed a sensitivity to contrast. A frame looked the most contrasty when in focus, Richter said. This observation paved the way for autofocus technology. Leica used its Leicaflex SL2 for the autofocus prototype and equipped a 50 mm lens […]

How to date Hasselblad products not showing a serial number

Seial hasselblad 1600

How to find out when your Hasselblad was made by Q.G. de Bakker All Hasselblad cameras and film magazines, as well as some other Hasselblad items, bear a two or three letter code in front of, or incorporated into, the serial number. Two of these letters are used to encrypt the year of manufacture. The […]

How to determine the age of a Carl Zeiss lens

Werra 2 Olive + Lightmeter

Zeiss Lens Serial Numbers Between 1912 and 1942 Year of Manufacture – Serial Number Range 1912 – 173418-200520 1913-  208473-249350 1914 – 249886-252739 1915-  282820- 1916-  Unknown 1917 – 289087-298157 1918-  298115-322748 1919 – 322799-351611 1920 – 375194-419823 1921 – 433273-438361 1922 – 422899-498006 1923 – 561270-578297 1924 – 631869- 1925 – 652230-681743 1926 – […]

How to determine the age of a Voigtlander Lens

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This is information that I have collected over the last few years from a number of sources. Some of those sources contradict each other so I have had to make decisions as to what I wish to keep. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. The date a lens or shutter is made is not always the […]

How to determin the age of a compur shutter

Kammerawerken etui 6,5x9cm - 1921

This is information that I have collected over the last few years from a number of sources. Some of those sources contradict each other so I have had to make decisions as to what I wish to keep. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. The date a lens or shutter is made is not always the […]

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