![]() ![]() We want lenses that are cheap and plentiful, with almost no rarity value. The opposite holds true when money’s tight. When buying new gear, we are often told to avoid off-brand lenses and basic kit lenses because they don’t hold their value. There are some potential disadvantages regarding aperture control, but on the whole it works well and is sensible if you own bodies of multiple systems and are working with a limited budget. Plan out your system acquisitions from the outset, insofar as the system should offer the lenses you need at prices you can afford, but don’t be afraid to take advantage of bargains you happen across.Īn alternate strategy is to pick a universal mount like M42, T-mount, Adaptall 2 or one of the system mounts that are easy to adapt onto other bodies, such as Minolta MC/MD mount. This advice is doubly important for the photographer on a tight budget. Usually, a set of lenses will account for the majority of expenditure on a system, so it pays to make the right choice from the outset. The optics determines how the image is rendered. Sure, a great body makes for easy focusing and efficient shooting, but the lens is the soul of the photo. My philosophy is to pick a camera system based around the lenses that I plan to use, rather than choose a camera body and then go look for lenses that fit it. #TAMRON 35MM 1.4 MANUAL#Following on from the previous related article on budget SLRs ( ), we’ll be looking at full-frame manual focus SLR lenses that can be bought for a budget of roughly US$100. This continues my series of articles on lesser-known camera equipment that performs like the legends of the era. This is a huge one, so get yourself a cup of something nice and enjoy. This time covering something that many have been waiting for. Dan K is back with another massively comprehensive guide to the unsung heroes of the film camera world. ![]() The Unsung Heroes of 35mm Photography – Part III (Manual Focus SLR Lenses) by Dan Kĭefinitely worth the wait. ![]()
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