Dusty-Lens

It seems to be a transplant or limited series from Arsenal factory. Forum members from Russia or Ukraine should know some more details probably. To my eye this one looks like an Industar LTM body ...

Would love to see it too. Really interesting.

I haven't tried it but I read it is a really good version. Have to find my black one and shoot some J8, but this things are so small that get easily lost in cupboards and drawers.... :)

I evaluate the lens by using it for a while to see if we understand each other :)  All I care for is if I like the overall rendering. Example: the soft and aberrating Sonnar 50 1.5 is perhaps my ...

I never discus sharp with people for the same reason. Good quote! In my country there is a saying: Simple people have simple answers to complex problems. In my opinion that is the reason why it is ...

I noticed. Ray Charles is referring to music in the quote and there correct still matters.... Until there is a hipster hype of playing distorted piano - lomosound lol. :) I try to get the best out ...

If technical flaws enhance your message - use them. But remember what Ray Charles said: You have to prove that you can sing correctly before going intentionally out of tune. I am 39 and I shoot an ...

I am the oldest in my family, 39 :)

It is really interesting reading the printers perspective and the new developments, thanks! I use 1:1 speed to focal length without IBIS but it isn't the same workflow as a simple, fast snap and I ...

I always keep mine clear but there is one good experiment I love showing: Take an f/1.2 (or faster) lens, place your finger close to the front element and shoot. There should be no finger visible ...

Gnerally speaking it was a journey - starting from top modern MTF and MTF vs Field curvature performers. Brandon Dube's "bench" at Lens Rentals and DxO lens tests were my source of info and base ...

The J8 is a steal lens I keep together with the J3 and like using it despite having its faster brother. As usually with most Sonnar placing the subject in the middle of the frame works charms. Beau ...

The kiddo loves them.

Is there a figure with an adapted classic lens on a mirrorless camera? For me. :)

Thank you Scott! I appreciate it. :) Great to see DPReview including analog in the fusion. The little camera helped me make these easy and 28-90 seems a good range for a film pocket camera. I think ...

Thank you! It is a good point and shoot indeed. I was wondering regarding the Epsio 928 but the Rollei is just lovely. Ian

Yes, precisely. I prefer the latest black version. There definitely are huge variations with it though. Mine is top notch as I bought it from a retired reporter from Soviet Photo who got it as a ...

Good price, I like the lens. The later black Jupiter 8 version seems to be better opposite to the Jupiter 3 where the older silver ones are better. Cheers!

I will get over the damn virus and give it a try. I hope something comes out of it. How much does a minty LTM Jupiter 8 cost at the moment?

Recently I updated my film 35mm pocket cam. I got the Rollei Prego 90 version with the Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 28-90 HFT. I wanted to try if the lens lives to its reputation so I ran a roll of ...

Absolutely. I have spare time this week being ill from some virus the kiddo brought home from school but I will have to figure out a good comparison scene and consistent lighting given I am ...