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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Pentax ME Super Pros: Gorgeous viewfinder and optimal ergonomics for 'not big' hands Cons: Lack of exposure memory lock Opinion: My hands were not small but I immediately equipped it with the 50mm F1: 1.2 K, which turned out to be the happiest lens camera pairing from my operational photography. Together with the viewfinder, which with the 50 I remember combining with the image displayed by the other eye, it made framing easy and very pleasant. I kept it for four years, then the lack of the exhibition block and the desire to change, took over... sent on April 07, 2025 |
 | Leica Summilux-R 50mm f/1.4 E55 Pros: Microcontrast... surprising... Cons: As usual... even 'vintage' the Leitz cost ... Opinion: It was the lens that helped me to fully understand that the 'rumor' that Leitz optics were something else, was true... with a full 'work' opening. Maybe today it is easier to produce with such characteristics but in the nineties there was no competitor who could boast it. Perhaps in the resolution, but in the 'apparent sharpness', there was no story and even in the beauty of the color... but that's another story... sent on March 29, 2025 |
 | Leica Elmar-M 50mm f/2.8 Pros: The pleasantness of the image wins over everything Cons: Easy to dull Opinion: That might be the motto of this little guy... Very compact lens, used on Leica M3 and M4 P when I needed a discreet set, favored by the recessed and excellently sized mount. Even without a lens hood, I always had pleasant images with realistic colors and never disturbed by obvious reflections. A small jewel, unfortunately not long-lived due to the tendency of the front lenses to become opaque. sent on March 29, 2025 |
 | Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Pros: Superior color fidelity and micro-contrast Cons: After decades, it still costs a disproportionate amount Opinion: It was the Leitz M lens that I used for the most part on the Leica rangefinder ('90) and I always remember images that I couldn't criticize for the optical performance... the connoisseurs of Leitz to whom I do not even dare to compare myself, will find some fault with it, but I always remember the gratitude I felt towards the Leitz company, for having produced this jewel... sent on March 29, 2025 |
 | Nikon 28mm f/3.5 Ai Pros: (AIS version). 'Vigorous' color and formidable contrast. Cons: F3.5... not having it... Opinion: Great cleanliness image... Unfortunately I no longer have the images taken with this lens (about '76 with Nikkormat FT3 on tripod) which mainly concerned architectural details in rural environments. I remember with great satisfaction the performance in the dimly lit interiors and the absence of obvious optical defects. In 2015 I tried the AI version, which however seemed to me more 'stingy' in general transfer. sent on March 29, 2025 |
 | Leica M6 TTL Pros: Excellent ergonomics, quiet, 'invisible'... the black one... Cons: It cost... but it was worth it... Opinion: Everything that others have said good about her. I would add that the ergonomics were splendid and the structure was very pleasant to touch and handle. Also beautiful... and remained 'attractive' over time, without getting bored... Decent... It never happened that while photographing, I was paid attention by people. Clear viewfinder and precise and 'sharp' rangefinder, making it easier to distinguish the subject's features. Summa... Photographing while having fun... sent on November 04, 2024 |
 | Nikon 18mm f/3.5 Ai-S Pros: Very good overall quality Cons: Contrast sometimes too 'obvious' Opinion: Superb construction. Good/very good sharpness comparable to the best German 18mm contemporaries. Compared to the other Nikkors, I found the contrast too aggressive and not really suitable for a 'wedding' complexion, but for the rest (architecture and documentary above all) his 'grit' provided impressive and qualitative images. Moderate, non-invasive sprain. Vignetting never noticed. Interior reflections never seen before... sent on January 12, 2024 |
 | Angenieux 70-210mm f/3.5 Pros: Colours of great purity Cons: Full-opening, soft. Opinion: I had it from '85 to '88 on the Nikon FA along with its younger brother 35/70. Excellent ergonomics even if it might appear fragile at first glance. Engraved at the central diaphragms but the peculiarity is the color, especially the complexion! Certainly from the best European school. As noted for his little brother, it was soft at full aperture, yet still the image pleasing. I don't remember any visible aberrations. I got rid of them because of a friend who was literally stalking me to sell them both. Not being able to avoid it for work reasons, I had to sacrifice them... sent on December 09, 2023 |
 | Nikon F2 Pros: A masterpiece of mechanics and ergonomics Cons: Nothing Opinion: Together with the Nikkor F 55 f1.2, it was my best match for my unfortunately rare moments when I felt like a 'genuine documentary photographer'... What can I say... It was built by people who loved sturdy, well-made things... Beautiful to look at and pleasant to use. I don't think there is a device that better synthesizes phototechnics 'on the ground'. sent on October 25, 2023 |
 | Hasselblad 500 C/M Pros: All the good things that have been written by those who have preceded me. Cons: Nothing... (forgivable noise, considering the 'not discreet' professional vocation). Opinion: In hindsight, I wish I had owned one less Leica R and one more Hasselblad C/M, instead of having borrowed it on various occasions. For my taste, the ergonomics of the 'cube' are fabulous for the set portrait. Regardless of the noise, which however must be evaluated according to the congenial contexts of the device, my 'artistic vocation' would have benefited... sent on October 05, 2023 |
 | Angenieux 35-70mm f/2.5-3.3 Pros: Magical colors, beautiful Cons: At full soft opening. Opinion: I had it from '85 to '88 on Nikon FA along with its older brother 70-210. The peculiarity is the color, especially the complexion! Balanced and realistic and a stamp that gave me the feeling of entering an unreal and fascinating world. Its "flaw" was the too softness at full aperture but it was equally distributed over the entire area of the frame helping to return a muffled and dreamy atmosphere. I got rid of it because of a friend who literally persecuted me to sell him both. Not being able to avoid it for work reasons, I had to sacrifice them... At the same time I had the Nikkor AIS 35mm f!,4... also great but for "fault" of this Angenieux who had glued himself to the camera, I rarely used it. The visual sensation was too different to when I looked at the prints, the aggressive stamp (in my eyes) of the Nikkor was a punch in the eye... indeed on both ... sent on May 27, 2022 |
 | Rollei 35 (40mm Sonnar f/2.8) Pros: Superlative, essential optical quality... Cons: Very contrasted optics. Precise mechanics but to be approached carefully. Opinion: Perfect as a photographic "notebook". Adequate size for 24 hour briefcases. Optics of great quality but decidedly contrasted and in scenarios with shadows or strong differences in brightness must be taken into account. However, my considerations come from the analog era and based on developments and printing of negatives and by non-professional laboratories. sent on May 27, 2022 |
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