Cameras, Lenses, Gear
68 Analogue Photography Gear Reviews, History, and Stories
Compacts Under $200
The Smallest 35mm Film Camera
Voigtländer Vitessa Series
Rollei 35 S
Minolta TC-1
Mju II
SX-70
Analog.Cafe 5th Anniversary Edition Tees! 👚👕
September 28, 2022
My journey to find the best-fitting, softest, and best-looking tee money can buy to feature 5 beloved classic film cameras.— Dmitri, with images by Betty.
Jupiter-8 50mm F/2 Lens Review
A Cult Classic or a Cheap Soviet Knock-Off?
September 15, 2022
Jupiter-8 is an old Soviet lens for M39 & Contax mounts with apertures of 𝒇2-22 and 50mm focal length. It’s relatively cheap and it can produce fantastic results.— Dmitri.
Minox 35 EL Camera
The First Miniature Minox Camera for 35mm Film
September 2, 2022
Minox 35 EL is the first model in the series of some of the smallest full-frame 35mm film cameras ever made.— Dmitri.
The Smallest 35mm Film Camera Ever Made
Comparing Minox 35, Olympus XA, Rollei 35, Minolta TC-1, and Revue 35
August 24, 2022
Minolta TC-1 is the smallest, though Minox 35 has an excellent spot in this category, so does Revue 35XE, being the lightest. — Dmitri.
Voigtländer Vitessa Series Review
Premium Full-Frame Fully-Mechanical Foldable Rangefinders, With 50mm 𝒇2.0
August 17, 2022
An in-depth review of the premium German folding 35mm rangefinder camera series from the mid-1950s.— Dmitri.
FED 55mm f/2.8 Industar-61 L/D Lens Review
A Radioactive Beauty From the Soviet Union
July 15, 2022
The Soviet FED 55mm f/2. 8 Industar-61 L/D is sharp, weird, and beautiful.— Dmitri.
Olympus 42mm F/1.2 H.Zuiko Auto-S Lens Review
The Fastest Half-Frame SLR Lens Ever Made
June 30, 2022
A “dream” lens for a half-frame camera with all the bokeh you could ever wish for.— Dmitri.
Konica Big Mini BM-201 Camera Review
Another Cult Classic
June 26, 2022
A beautiful Japanese point-and-shoot sporting an “auto-variable” flash, a sharp 35mm lens with macro/close-up, and a comfy viewfinder.— Dmitri.
Konica Big Mini BM-302 Camera Review
Better Than Ever
June 2, 2022
A second-generation Japanese point-and-shoot 35mm film camera with 𝒇3.5 35mm lens. Excellent for up-close portraits and action shots.— Dmitri.
Minox 35 GT Camera Review
One of the Smallest Full-Frame Cameras Ever Made
May 12, 2022
This aperture-priority foldable full-frame 35mm film camera with a 35mm 𝒇2.8 lens is only slightly larger than a roll of film.— Dmitri
Olympus Mju II Stylus Epic Compact Camera Review
Olympus µ[Mju:]-II, a Tiny All-Weather 35mm Film Point-and-Shoot
April 1, 2022
Olympus Mju II Stylus Epic is the second generation of its famed pocketable 35mm film camera with a faster lens, weatherproofing, wireless remote trigger, smaller footprint, and even slicker design outline.— Dmitri.
Olympus 150mm F/4 E.Zuiko Auto-T Lens Review
A Half-Frame Telephoto
March 14, 2022
The 150mm Olympus E. Zuiko Auto-T is one of the longest lenses a half-frame film camera had. Built for the Olympus PEN F camera series, this lens is a much more compact variant of what you’d have to mount on a full-frame 35mm film camera to get 210mm focal length zoom.— Dmitri.
Minolta AF-S Quartz Auto Focus D Review
Don’t Get Fooled by Its Crummy Looks
March 12, 2022
A review of a janky-looking Minolta AF-S. This camera is more than what meets the eye. It has a nice lens and decent overall specs, making it a great choice for your everyday budget shooter.— Dmitri.
Rollei 35 S Compact Camera Review
The Smallest Fully-Mechanical 35mm Film Camera With a Fast 𝒇2.8 Lens
March 4, 2022
An in-depth review of the smallest and one of the most popular fully-mechanical 35mm film camera designs.— Dmitri.
FED 50mm f/3.5 Industar-10
A Beautiful Russian Copy of Leica’s M39 Elmar Design for a Decent Price
January 28, 2022
I love the look of the Industar-10 lens on the FED-2 camera. It’s a beautiful piece of machined metal and glass. Its performance, however, has some drawbacks. This Russian copy of M39 Elmar is quite soft when shot at 𝒇3. 5, particularly in the corners.— Dmitri.
Olympus 70mm f/2 F.Zuiko Auto-T Lens Review
A Fancy Half-Frame Portrait Lens
January 22, 2022
The 70mm (~100mm full-frame equiv.) Olympus 𝒇2 F.Zuiko Auto-T lens is a prime specimen out of the expansive Olympus PEN SLR lens portfolio.— Dmitri.
Purma, a Special Camera
The Unique, Gravity-Activated Purma Plus and Purma Special 127 Film Cameras
January 18, 2022
This article is about Purma Plus and Purma Special 127 film cameras — the models I have the privilege to own.— Justino Lourenço.
A Film Case Story
Or How I Found Out if I Actually *Need* a Film Case
January 8, 2022
Film cases began popping up on the market about two years ago. Japan Camera Hunter was one of the first brands to offer them. From then on, it seemed like anyone with manufacturing capabilities began to sell those — including Kodak. But the simple “tech” isn’t new — eBay is full of vintage Kodak film cases.— Dmitri.
Olympus Mju Infinity Stylus Compact Camera Review
Olympus µ[Mju:]
January 4, 2022
A compact 35mm point-in-shoot with the best ergonomics in class. But does it hold up to its legendary status?— Dmitri.
Compact Full-Frame 35mm Film Cameras Under $200
A Living Ledger of Pocketable Sharp-Shooters
November 18, 2021
If you are looking for a cheap quality lens with a body that fits in a pocket, this list is for you.— Dmitri, with images by Betty.
