50mm Lenses

Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C Lens Review
2200 1238 Jonathan Ma

We review a stellar 50mm lens from Canon, the 50/1.4 S.S.C., a surprisingly affordable and excellent standard lens from the film era.

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  • Jonathan Ma
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Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F/2.8 Macro / Standard Lens Review
2000 1125 James Tocchio

James reviews the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F/2.8, the standard prime macro lens for Nikon’s Z series cameras.

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The Dubious Origin and Uncertain Future of the “Standard” 50mm Lens
2448 1506 James Tocchio

James examines the origin of the 50mm “standard lens” and why what we percieve as “standard” may be changing for the better.

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Back to Basics with a Nikon F, 50mm f/2, and a roll of Tri-X
1800 1013 Echo Lens Photography

Sometimes things feel complicated, our brains and shelves get cluttered. At these times, getting back to basics can add some clarity.

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  • Echo Lens Photography
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Shooting the Anamorphic Sirui 50mm Lens is Like Shooting a Digital X Pan
2560 1440 Rich Stroffolino

Rich introduces us to the Sirui 50mm Anamorphic lens, and compares the images it makes with the infamous Hasselblad X Pan.

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  • Rich Stroffolino
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Graflex Graphic 35 Review – Made for These Pages
2000 1125 James Tocchio

James reviews the Graflex Graphic 35, a compact and affordable 35mm film rangefinder camera, the kind of camera for which this site was made.

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