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An old lens for a modern camera: Which to choose for portrait, macro, or landscape photography Lenses 2

An old lens for a modern camera: Which to choose for portrait, macro, or landscape photography

Old manual lenses are popular because they capture interesting details, beautiful bokeh, and for the retro look they imprint on their images. But which retro lens should you choose for your digital camera? It’s easy to get lost in the sheer number of offerings. Save yourself some time – we’ve gathered some tips for you for some tried and true retro lenses suitable for various genres. Whether you’re into portrait, landscape, macro, or street photography, we’ll help find the right lens for you. 

Vintage lenses on a digital body? Beautiful bokeh, lens flare, and unique details Lenses 3

Vintage lenses on a digital body? Beautiful bokeh, lens flare, and unique details 

A high-quality lens is an investment. If you are looking for cheaper, yet unique optics, a solution for you may be an older, manual lens. While you’ll have to give up the luxury of autofocus and flawless detail, you’ll get photographs with a lovely, vintage feel. Read about the advantages of older lenses and how to mount them on modern digital cameras.

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A Great Path to a Cheaper Lens

Every owner of an interchangeable-lens camera has been there: so many great lenses, so little money to spend on them! But thankfully there’s a way to pick up some very decent lenses at great prices.

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