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How to Choose a Soviet Vintage Lens for Your Project: a guide from Vintage Lens Store
How to Choose a Soviet Vintage Lens for Your Project: a guide from Vintage Lens Store
"Soviet glass explained — focal lengths, rendering styles, and lens recommendations for portraits, travel, video, and filmmaking." Read more...
Time defects. What to look for when buying vintage optics: a guide from Vintage Lens Store
Time defects. What to look for when buying vintage optics: a guide from Vintage Lens Store
"How to check vintage lenses before buying: fungus, scratches, coating damage and storage tips. Learn what’s harmless and what’s critical." Read more...
How to care and store vintage optics: a guide from Vintage Lens Store
How to care and store vintage optics: a guide from Vintage Lens Store
"Proper lens care keeps vintage glass reliable for generations. Here’s what to check, clean, and prevent." Read more...
What Is a Cine-Mod and How Does It Differ From a Regular Vintage Lens: a guide from Vintage Lens Store
What Is a Cine-Mod and How Does It Differ From a Regular Vintage Lens: a guide from Vintage Lens Store
"Discover the difference between regular vintage lenses and Cine-Mod versions — and why they’re perfect for film sets." Read more...
The uniqueness of vintage lenses
The uniqueness of vintage lenses
Modern lenses are impeccably sharp, fast, and predictable. But sometimes that's precisely the problem: the image ends up looking too smooth and sterile. Vintage optics give a different feel: soft... Read more...