Fun with 44’s: The Legendary Helios 44 Lens
Possibly the most famous lens to be be produced in the former Soviet Union was the Helios 44. This was a copy of the Carl Zeiss Biotar 58mm f2 lens […]
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Pentacon 135mm Rebody: A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing
Last spring, when I was putting together my anamorfake Pentacon 50mm lens, I had the overwhelming urge to get hold of a few more old M42 lenses of different focal […]
Read moreAnamorfake: Anamorphic Bokeh on a Budget
The Background Back in the day, when films were being shot for projection on the wide screen, film makers couldn’t afford to waste any of the frame especially as they […]
Read moreMake Bokeh Masks for Square Filter Systems
Bokeh isn’t something I use every day, and certainly not artificially shaped bokeh. However, from time to time being able to create custom bokeh shapes can add a bit of […]
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