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September 28, 2013 by cannonfast

Pentax Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Asahi

The Pentax Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4 Asahi is another amazing example of a really well built M42 Manual Focus lens which Pentax is famous for. If you don’t mind manual focus then this little lens is great for even today’s digital cameras with M42 adapters.

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September 25, 2013 by cannonfast

Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm f/2.0 Asahi

This Pentax SMC Takumar 55mm f/2.0 Asahi is a great little M42 Mount lens with great build and optics. Producing really nice bokeh, this lens is a bargain and are not too hard to find.

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September 22, 2013 by cannonfast

Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Macro D VS. Non D

There is a huge difference optically between the Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Macro D VS. Non D although many people will try to tell you the only difference is the updated metering system for flash. Not true. I had 7 lenses on hand to try and they all told me there is also a multicoating improvement […]

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September 13, 2013 by cannonfast

Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Micro AF Non D

While this Non D Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Micro AF is a fantastic lens you might want to skip it and get the newer Micro D version unless you get a really good deal. There is a difference which was very evident after shooting 7 of these lenses together.

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September 5, 2013 by cannonfast

Canon 135mm f/2.0 L EF USM

This Canon 135mm f/2.0 L EF USM is hands down the best 135mm portrait lens for Canon and one of the best portrait lenses ever made. This lens is amazing as long as you have lots of room to shoot it in.

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September 4, 2013 by cannonfast

Tamron SP 24-48mm f/3.5-3.8 BBAR MC Adaptall 2 Wide Zoom

This Tamron SP 24-48mm f/3.5-3.8 lens is a really great lens in every way and can even be adapted to almost any SLR camera mount with the use of their Adaptall 2 mounts. The most trouble you will have with this lens is finding one with the original front lens cap and the front element […]
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