Category: Lenses
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Character over perfection It is well known that the USSR produced a vast number of cameras and lenses after World War II. For most of these lenses, however, it cannot be said that they were entirely original designs. Rather, they were adaptations. In the aftermath of the war, the Soviet Union acquired a significant number…
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Plastic fantastic or disposable disappointment? Finding a proper wide-angle lens with a good aperture and without major optical drawbacks has never been cheap. Before we dive deeper, let’s first explain how the terminology works: Standard lenses, which are closest to human vision and provide a natural perspective, typically fall in the 35–50 mm focal length…