Another infamous post showing different "looks" from 5 antique lenses...

[Jim Galli]

Time for me to weigh in on my own stuff. After a couple of days letting them grow on me, I have to say the one done with the Hyperion lights up a room. I like them all but I believe that one is my favorite.

BTW, thanks all for the comments

[C. D. Keth]

from reading your posts, I consistantly like the look of the Aviar(s) you use. I might have to try and find one.

[Mark Sawyer]

I'm really caught between the Verito and the Hyperion, Jim, though they all have something to offer. I always smile when I see you've put something new like this on your pages...

Of all the workshops and get-togethers offered, I've never seen one on soft focus and "classic" lenses. It would be wonderful to have a get-together of some sort where a bunch of vintage lenses came together (with a bunch of vintage photographers, I suppose...)

[Ole Tjugen]

I don't know if I have any favorite - they're all great, and all different!

I've got to get around to testing some of my own old lenses - as opposed to just using them. I'm sure I have enough "weird old softies" around 200mm to make it worth while. Like the Voigtländer W.Z. 180mm, and the Rodenstock Hemi-Anastigmat 270mm, and...

[Diane Maher]

Must start trying out old lenses...

[Kirk Gittings]

I love these tests you do Jim. I for one had no idea there was so much aesthetic variety in these old beauties. Thanks.

[jetcode]

To those of you who absolutely hate fuzzy pictures, I apologize. To the other 8 of you

Well now I know what the fuss is all about. No wonder some of you obsess over these things. 1 and 2 are my favorites.

[David Crossley]

Just simply wonderful Jim and many thanks!

The Verito and the Hyperion are my favorites.



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