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Leitz Tele-Elmar 135mm f/4 – Leica’s Secret Sonnar

An intriuging look at a less often discussed Leitz M mount lens reveals an under-appreciated gem for Leica photographers.

Zeiss 50mm F/1.5 Sonnar versus F/2 Planar – a Film Shooter’s Opinion

When it comes to M mount 50mm lenses the choices are plentiful, and quite often the costs are high. Single coat, multi coat, ‘crons, ‘nars – the overwhelming abundance of…

Single Shot Stories No. 011 – Matthew Morse, This is Normal

Matthew Morse shares the story of his beautiful daughter and the tricycle that’s more than a toy, in today’s Single Shot Stories.

Reviewing My Time with the Konica Hexar RF

Drew reviews the Konica Hexar RF, a 35mm film rangefinder camera that blends manual and automatic functions in an interesting way.

To Jupiter-8 and Back on a Rainbow of FEDs

As a collector of colorful FED rangefinders, Connor weighs the advantages of cost against the risks of unpredictable results.

Shooting one of the first 28mm lenses, the Enna Ultra-Lithagon

Cheyenne reviews the Enna-Werk Ultra Lithagon 28mm lens, the second ever 28mm lens made for SLR camera systems!

Contax’s Last Hurrah – My Journey with the Contax N1

The Contax N1 was the final professional-level 35mm film camera to ever bear the Contax name. Here’s our review.

Desert Island Cameras No. 09 – Holy Grail Edition

Some of the CP writers pick the camera they’d buy if practicality and money were no concern! See what we chose, and let us know your Holy Grail camera in the comments.

Schneider Kreuznach Super Xenar 50mm F/2.8 – Lens Review

Cheyenne reviews his favorite vintage lens, the Schneider Kreuznach Super Xenar 50mm F/2.8 in M42 mount. Sample sand Buyer’s Guide inside.

Our Favorite Lenses as Chosen by Your Favorite Camera Geeks

An all-star lineup of camera likers pick their favorite lenses, including JCH, Hamish of 35mmc, and many more. Plus, we want to know your favorite lens!

Contax NX – a Multi-User Review of the Last Contax SLR

The Contax NX was among the last ever Contax 35mm film cameras. In our multi-user review, Drew and James share their thoughts on this sleek SLR.

Monthly Photo Challenge for March 2020 – The Photo-Stay

We’re back with a new monthly photo challenge, and this time we’ve invented an entirely new way to photo! You’ve heard of the photowalk. Meet the photostay.

Rokkor, Nikkor, Takumar and Zuiko – The Stories Behind Japanese Lens Names

What’s with those names? Josh briefly tells us the origins of lens brand names such as Nikkor, Zuiko, Rokkor, and Takumar.

Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm F/3.5 Macro / Standard Lens Review

Josh reviews a classic Nikon Nikkor lens, the Micro Nikkor 55mm F/3.5 macro lens. It’s a standard fifty and a macro lens in one!