Most recent blog entries
Emil Busch Glaukar 7.5cm f/2
Maybe Emil Busch's greatest mystery. A lens without a history.
Emil Busch Neokino 50mm f/1.6 and 65mm f/1.6
90 year old compact lenses that packs a punch.
Historical timeline of Astro-Berlin (1945-1991)
This is a historical timeline on various milestones and important events in the history of Astro-Berlin from 1945 to 1991.
Historical timeline of Astro-Berlin (1922-1945)
This is a historical timeline on various milestones and important events in the history of Astro-Berlin from 1922 to 1945.
Resources
The 35mm Equivalent Lens Calculator is a specialized tool designed for precise lens analysis. Users input a lens’s focal length and aperture and can select from various film/sensor sizes, including customizable options.
Find your vintage lens’s production year using my serial number lookup tool. Select the manufacturer, enter the serial number, and receive an estimate. Choose from over 15 lens brands, including Leica, Angénieux, and Zeiss.
A collection of vectorized optical designs from various lenses. This collection will be continuously updated and expanded over time.
A collection of vectorized logos from various lens & camera manufacturers. This collection will be continuously updated and expanded over time.