Legendary vintage macro lens! One of the BEST!!

A closer look at one of my favorite vintage lenses - Tokina AT-X M90, 90mm F2.5 Macro. This is a superb vintage lens that creates incredibly sharp images, with beautiful colors and legendary bokeh. And it's quite affordable.
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[@bruchino]

3:40 - what an amazing photo!!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!

[@chuckgliderable]

Incredible images! Well done on creating them. I'm getting my hands on one soon and can't wait to try it out.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much! That's awesome you are getting one soon. Enjoy! It's an amazing lens!

[@shawnbrynelson5333]

Ah, the Bokina! One of my dream lenses.

[@VintageOptiks]

Shawn Brynelson One of my absolute favorite lenses! I will never part with this one.

[@CottonTeeth]

That photo at 3:49 is amazing!! I love it. I also have the Tokina 90mm (Bokina) lens in a canon FD mount along with the macro adapter. I love this lens. Not just for macro photography. It is an amazing portrait lens, and the bokeh and background blur on this lens is so creaming and amazing. I'm so glad I bought it a few years ago and I don't see myself ever getting rid of this lens. The way this lens renders detail and how sharp and versatile it is, compared to clinically boring modern lenses is one of the many reasons I will always hold on to this lens and bring it with me every time I go out to shoot. I found your channel looking for content on this lens specifically! Great find! Great video by the way! I love this channel and your dive into random lenses!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!! I completely agree with you. This Tokina lens is truly phenomenal. I would never sell mine and I feel so lucky to I have one with the 1:1 adapter. Glad to hear that you are enjoying the content of the channel. I do have a soft spot for obscure old lenses :) Thank you for the kind words.

[@VintageOptiks]

Look for it on eBay.

[@vuk8985]

Your photos are amazing!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!

[@ucpham-pc3ix]

Just found this amazing video, i own 2 macro lenses, Leica Elmarit R 100mm f2.8 macro and this "Bokina" master-piece. Both work great at same level of detail, contrast and bokeh but Bokina is my favorite for walk-around since it's lighter and faster, the Leica is for some serious works like products or commercial shots. Great lens and great video.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! It's great to hear that you also appreciate this fabulous lens! It's definitely a masterpiece!

[@Xitrun]

Nice review, nice lens..I have my Pentax DFA 100mm 2.8, F50mm f2.8 and olympus 60mm f2.8. Love them as well, never used this Tokina, but it is definitely a gorgeous thing. I had AF Tokina 20-35 before, was very impressed.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! It's a great lens indeed. One of my all-time favorites!

[@SamTaylors]

Beautiful images

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!

[@shy-guy5544]

I have the Nikon 55mm f3.5 macro lens, which is excellent. I use it now with an adapter on my Fuji XT3.

[@VintageOptiks]

Yeah that is a great lens! I have one as well and use it with my Nikon F2. Great optics!

[@davidangel-blair9358]

Interesting lens. It reminded me of a Tamron 90mm f2.5 macro I use to own. I wish I still did! Great video!

[@VintageOptiks]

Yeah, the Tamron 90mm f2.5 macro seems very similar to the Tokina. I haven’t tried it yet, but from sample images I’ve seen, it is definitely a fantastic macro lens! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you!!

[@hoverboverer]

@@VintageOptiks It's a great lens for film but unfortunately the back element reflects the sensor causing a purple spot in the middle of the frame. Most noticeable at small apertures.

[@keesgroen1814]

Thanks for this great video! Received mine yesterday with Minolta MD mount and Macro Extender. Now waiting on the Sony E and Fuji-X mount adapter. Didn't know that the Macro extender uses glass elements. Was expecting a "dumb" empty extension tube but there seems to be some optimization possible when doing 1:1. Keep up the good work, love this channel!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much! Super excited to hear that you got one of these amazing lenses and you even got the extender! The extenders are quite rare! I hope you are enjoying the Tokina! Thank you for checking out the videos. I appreciate it.

[@omnymisa]

fantastic!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@MichaelMichael-em3gx]

Thank you for this helpfull video! I just found a copy for Minolta on Ebay :o) I am very exited!

[@VintageOptiks]

You are welcome. It's great to hear that you found yourself a copy of this amazing macro lens. Enjoy!

[@LDBaha]

3:48 incredible!

[@VintageOptiks]

baha Thank you!!

[@rafbass]

INSANE. That picture decided me to buy this lens right now.

[@VintageOptiks]

@@rafbass Thank you! I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

[@Romoro86]

This lens makes picture very alike the later tamron 90mm f2.5 adaptall-2, same issue with flat rare element flaring on a digital cameras too. They have slightly different optical scheme obviously.

[@kmcsmart]

Thanks for all your videos. I just love the channel. I found it when I was looking for a review of this lens. Now I am watching the rest of the videos and taking notes. I love adapting fixed lenses so I am excited to try some of your recommendations there too. I wanted to know if you used the Tokina and it’s extender on the bellows or if you just put the lens on the bellows. I am excited to try my lens on my bellows as well. Just waiting for adapters now. Thanks again for all the work you put into the channel. Take care. Karen

[@VintageOptiks]

Hi Karen, thank you so much for your kind message! Glad to hear that you enjoy the videos. If I use the Tokina on bellows, I don't add the extender. Just the lens attached to the bellows. You can get great magnifications that way! It's without a doubt one of my most favorite and most used lenses. It's a real gem! I'm excited for you to try it out on bellows! And if you love adapting fixed lenses definitely try some of the ones that I've featured here on the channel. They are a lot of fun! Thanks for reaching out and happy shooting!

[@1solorainforest]

WOW!!! great photos 😍 im a naturalist photog and i'd love to try it out

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much! I love photographing the natural world and this lens always delivered great results. It’s without a doubt one of my favorite lenses of all time!! You will not be disappointed if you try it. Take care.

[@JulesMoyaert_photo]

🧡👍THANK YOU!!!

[@VintageOptiks]

You are welcome!

[@burstongreye7090]

I'll definitely have to look into this.

[@VintageOptiks]

It's a great lens! I hope you'll enjoy it if you get one.

[@Jason-ks4tu]

BURSTON GREYE I have one if you are interested

[@ryanchippy8649]

Michael Jackson 👀 you still have it?

[@robertfeynman3174]

Wow you really have all the cult lenses!!! Everytime I look for a great lens your channel comes up :) I wonder if this is in the level of the Nikkor 85mm, the Jupiter 85mm, the various Minolta and Zeiss vintage 85... Because I have one now, and wonder if I should invest in an "F2 OR LOWER" vintage 85 would would it be redundant.

[@VintageOptiks]

It's true - I do have quite a lot of great lenses :) I also have the Nikkor 85mm f1.8 and the Minolta 85mm f1.7. They are both great lenses but the reason this Tokina is so special is because it allows you to focus super close if you want to, but it's also a killer portrait lens. It's not as fast as the other 2 lenses I mentioned, but the bokeh is still amazing and it's sharp wide open!

[@johnrflinn]

The Tamron 90mm F2.5 macro lens is also a winner.

[@VintageOptiks]

Yes indeed!

[@oneone8318]

Your channel is underrated..

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@PatrickJaszewski]

I have the Vivitar Series 1 version of this (Tokina manufactured) in the Nikon mount. I agree, this thing makes some beautiful images on modern cameras. I paired mine with a speed booster so I can take advantage of the extra light that would be otherwise lost when working with an APS-C sensor (Sony a6500) and find that it doesn't take away from the sharpness at all. Very versatile lens and one of my prized possessions!

[@VintageOptiks]

Patrick Jaszewski Glad to heat that you are enjoying your Vivitar version. It’s really is an amazing lens that I feel very fortunate to have. I actually film almost all parts of my videos with it and it performs flawlessly!

[@PatrickJaszewski]

@@VintageOptiks your video shows its capabilities very well! It's actually how I found your channel and I've been making my way through your other lenses - fantastic work! I've been collecting some vintage lenses and it's awesome to see you highlight some great ones.

[@VintageOptiks]

@@PatrickJaszewski Thank you so much!! Glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos. I love sharing my experience with like-minded people out there who might be inspired to try some of these lenses from the past. Vintage lenses are so much fun!

[@saganandroid4175]

I too have a Vivitar S1 serial #37* (Tokina). Where do you get a focal-reducer (aka speed booster) with a modular front mount? My FocalReducer is m42 and my Vivitar 90mm is sadly, OM (and the OM-SonyE adapter sucks)

[@PatrickJaszewski]

@@saganandroid4175 shoot, my Vivitar is M42, so I'm not sure that it is possible with the Olympus. I thought you might be able to do OM to M42, but I don't believe the flange distance will let you

[@RS_]

I did not get... what have you done to achieve 1;1 macro? Thanks ! Amazing photos!

[@VintageOptiks]

Hello and thank you for your comment. I was able to achieve 1:1 macro by adding the 1:1 macro extender to the back of the lens. I show the extender it in the video. It was made by Tokina specifically for this lens.

[@nikolinkageorgieva2022]

So good video🤗👏

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@saganandroid4175]

I was just looking at the official Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro lens parts manual (1976 by Ponder & Best) and it lists the lens as coming in Mount-types for: Minolta, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, but also "Universal". What is "Universal"?

[@sergeantcrow]

It looks as if it should be considered as your first expensive lens to buy.. and would make many of my cheaper lenses redundant... Just looked and found that I have a Tokina Special 135mm f2.8 yet to really try that out..

[@VintageOptiks]

Yeah, this is a very special lens! I’ll never part with mine.

[@ДмитрийСластунов]

It looks quite similar to older Vivitar 90 mm f/2.5 Macro, but contrast looks better. This Vivitar is unique lens - even modern Zeiss Otus 85 mm f/1.4 or Leica APO-summicron 90 mm have much lower detalization and higher abberations, especially at corners. This is right for f/5.6 and more narrow apertures. Thus, Vivitar has no competitors in repro-scanning applications. By the way, it was developed by company which developed military satellites and Hubble telescope optics. But I don't like Vivitar colors so much as it's resolution. This Tokina looks quite the same in many factors, but have more pleasant colors in my opinion.

[@VintageOptiks]

Yeah the Vivitar 90mm f2.5 is very similar indeed. But as you mentioned it doesn't have the same colors. I personally prefer the Tokina. It's an amazing lens in many respects. One of my all time favorites.

[@marinrealestatephotography]

I really like your videos as I like to shoot with vintage lenses. Just one thing I noticed in some of your videos on Minolta lenses is that you often say they have an MD Mount. Technically, it is called the Minolta SR mount, as it originated with the SR line of Minolta cameras in 1958. While I understand it is much more common to refer to it as the "MD Mount," I think that leads to some confusion since Minolta MC and SR lenses use the same mount. Anyway, hope this helps.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! I rally appreciate your comment. I refer to it as MD because the adapters sold for Minolta lenses are labeled most often as MD and I want to make it easier for people who would like to adapt Minolta lenses. But you are right, the SR mount is the original line of Minolta lenses. Cheers.

[@seru715]

Great channel! I was originally looking at the Sony 90mm f2.8 for some product photography but this might do the trick. Could you explain what a bellows does? Thanks! Beautiful intro!

[@VintageOptiks]

Peter Peter Thank you for your nice message. Yeah the Sony 90mm f2.8 is a really nice lens but it’s way more expensive that this one, but when it comes to sharpness you won’t really see any difference. And you don’t need the auto focus of the Sony. Manual focus is the way to go when it comes to macro. I love the Tokina and I would never part with it. A Bellows unit is basically a flexible extension tube - it allows you to change the magnification ratio of your lens by moving the lens further away from your sensor or film plane. The only issue is that when using one you’ll need a lot of light to illuminate your subject. It’s also a bit cumbersome and is best for studio work - not really for outdoor shooting.

[@GreenTekHaus]

Very nicely done video! Subbed, liked, commented! 😁

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it.

[@saganandroid4175]

Curiously, the Vivitar badged versions of this Tokina len don't seem to come in K mount or M42 (wtf?) but do come in something called "Universal". What the heck is that? Great spider shot at 3:49 BTW

[@ericgrondin2833]

Hello , I'm new to photography and macro photography is a great discovery for me . But first of all bravo and thank you for your excellent videos , thank you for giving your time and your knowledge with so much passion . Now , as far as I'm concerned , I'm about to receive my Tokina 90mm f2.5 AT-X Macro Lens Minolta MD from the USA , an excellent opportunity for me when you don't have much money . But my ignorance may have made me make some mistakes , I may not have made the right choice . For example , concerning the version of the Minolta MD mount that I am to receive , although it seems that I can use the lens on my Canon 70D APS-C via an MD-EOS adapter , this will not allow me to focus to infinity for other photographic activities (information that I did not have) . Please , can you tell me if I'll be able to do macro photography with the configuration I'm reporting ? If so , what is the maximum focusing distance I would have ? As I don't have the Tokina extender , will the use of extension rings allow me a 1:1 ratio with the same image quality ? Also , is there a solution for the loss of infinity ? I'm worried because I'd so much like to do macro photography , but also some portraits or landscapes with this vintage Tokina that I like so much . Thank you for your answers and advice . Take care and best regards from Reunion Island .

[@VintageOptiks]

Hello and thank you for your kind comments about my videos. Glad you enjoyed them. There are two options to choose from for this adaptor. There is a Canon EOS Camera to Minolta MD Lens Adaptor that features a glass segment in the centre of the adaptor. And there is a Canon EOS Camera to Minolta MD Lens Adaptor option that has no glass element and is used for close up and macro photography. In your case, you can use both - the one with the glass element will let you focus to infinity and the one without will let you do macro work. With extension tubes you can definitely reach 1:1 magnification and beyond. No need to have the extender from Tokina. I hope this helps. Cheers!

[@ericgrondin2833]

@@VintageOptiks Thank you for your kind feedback ! I'm going to get an MD-EOS adapter without lens for macro use and an MD-EOS with lens to have access to infinity . From what I read , some users criticize the adapter with lens because of loss of image quality . Others are satisfied . Are the latter less demanding or is it a question of the equipment used , that's the question I'm asking myself . I'm going to take the Fotodiox Pro MD-EOS , it seems to be of good quality , the K&F shop doesn't deliver to Reunion Island ... Thanks again for your advice . I hope that everything will go well for me , it's not for lack of haste in the purchase , but there are details that escape the beginner that I am . Good luck in everything you do ! Eric

[@ericgrondin2833]

@@VintageOptiks Dear friend , Please forgive me if I abuse you a little , but do you know if there is an adapter ring between a Minolta MD mount and an Olympus OM mount ? I have the opportunity to try a Tokina AT-X Macro Extender with an Olympus OM mount . Are these the current Micro 4/3 frames ? Thank you for your patience and kind help !

[@VintageOptiks]

Hello. Getting an Olympus OM macro extender for a Minolta mount lens is not going to work. Because then you have to adapt that to your Canon and these 3 mounts have different flange focal distances. So I would stick with getting the adapters for Minolta mount and simply get extension tubes if you want to shoot 1:1 macro. But if you’re not experienced with macro photography it’s actually best to practice with just the lens which will give you 2:1 magnification. Once you feel comfortable with that setup then you can add extension tubes or even bellows. Macro photography is a lot of fun but it does require some practice. Another thing I will advise is getting a very sturdy tripod! Even the smallest vibration can cause motion blur in your camera, so a good tripod is essential. Oh, and regarding the adapter with the glass element - I’ve also heard that these adapters do cause some loss in sharpness, but I have no experience with them. I’ve only used the ones without the glass elements. Cheers.

[@ericgrondin2833]

@@VintageOptiks Thanks a lot ! I will follow your advice and abandon the Tokina macro Extender . (Now , just for my own learning , I would have been curious to know whether there is a single MD-OM ring or several options) . So if you have a little time to read me , for macrography I have a preference for studio work and I have a very stable FM5S mini tripod , a 2-axis rail assembly , a 3-axis BENRO Pro head , an 8-inch tablet for viewing , a MINOLTA BELLOWS IV BELLOWS , lots of light and a MINOLTA 50MM 1.3.5 - 22 + its 1:1 ring . Indeed , I'm having quite a hard time but I'm hanging in there ! For outdoor macro , I use a TAMRON SP 90 MM AF F2.8 DI MACRO . So much for my amusement dear friend , with the worry that I still have a lot to learn . Thank you for your good advice . Best regards from Reunion Island .

[@MichaelNoLimitsLi]

I've had this lens for a while but wondering which wide angles will pair with this well for video? I also love the character of Tokina's 28-70 ATX pro but still prefer primes

[@VintageOptiks]

Hi! How wide of a lens are you looking for? If 28mm is wide enough for you, then there are plenty of good choices out there, but if you want to go wider, prices get pretty high and the lenses usually have more issues with aberrations and distortion.

[@MichaelNoLimitsLi]

@@VintageOptiks hello, thank you for the amazing videos 🙏🏼 28mm is fine but do you recommend one or know of one f2 or faster? Appreciate your insights!

[@VintageOptiks]

​@@MichaelNoLimitsLi Hi! Yes, I do know of a few great 28mm lenses. The Olympus OM Zuiko 28mm f/2 MC is very good as is the excellent Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 Ai-s ( the Nikkor doesn't have any distortion)!! There is also the Carl Zeiss Dsitagon T* 28mm f2 which is great, but can be pricey. One of my go to fast 28mm lenses is the Minolta MC W. Rokkor-X 28mm f2. Absolutely love it. There is also the Vivitar Series-1 28mm f1.9. Also really good. It depends on what you are planning to shoot. Each one of these lenses has its strengths and weaknesses. I hope this helps. Cheers.

[@MichaelNoLimitsLi]

@@VintageOptiks thank you 🙏🏼 you're awesome!

[@ohshowproductionsllc]

Hi, do you have a favorite macro lens, best distance, sharpness...etc? Thanks for sharing the video, great review love the photos!

[@VintageOptiks]

Tony Okun Hello and thank you for your message. Glad you enjoyed the video and the photos. This is without a doubt my favorite macro lens that I’ve used so far. It’s superb and it’s still quite affordable compared to new auto-focus lenses made today.

[@Snikkelbek]

@@VintageOptiks I agree. Second best IMO Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5. Just as sharp, just less versatile because of shorter focal length. Can be obtained for very little money.

[@VintageOptiks]

@@Snikkelbek Indeed! The Micro-Nikkor 55mm f3.5 is amazing as well! I have it and I need to review it at some point. I also love the Canon FD 50mm f3.5 macro - amazing lens that is very cheap. And the Konica 55mm f3.5 macro is fantastic too. Lots of great macros in the 50mm range. But I love the 90mm focal length for macro work! The extra reach is very useful.

[@Ronroncho]

nicee found this, do you know if the vivitar series 1 90mm f2.5 perform similar? i read is called bokina as well but is older... i saw it in a pawn shop for 150 with the adapter and i am tempted to buy it, cool video dude :)

[@VintageOptiks]

Yes, the Vivitar 90mm f2.5 is also an excellent performer. There are 2 versions one made by Tokina (serial numbers starting with 37xxxxx) and one made by Komine (serial numbers starting with 28xxxxx). An amazing lens for sure!! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you!!

[@Snikkelbek]

@@VintageOptiks the Komine is actually f/2.8.

[@VintageOptiks]

@@Snikkelbek Yes.

[@roberteubank8240]

@@VintageOptiks I just got the vivitar version with a 37xxxx serial number and its add on piece, 65$ each, hoping for the best. (Canon fd mount)

[@VintageOptiks]

That’s great!! I hope you’ll enjoy it!

[@luanle4445]

Can it be used on EF Canon mount?

[@VintageOptiks]

It can be used with Canon EF but only if you get one with a mount that can be easily adapted to Canon EF, such as Olympus OM, Nikon F or M42.

[@ChrisCorkPhotography]

Would extension tubes give the same results as an adapter?

[@VintageOptiks]

Yeah sure. You can use extension tubes or you can get a helicoid adapter. I personally love helicoid adapters because you can extend them or retract them depending on your needs. Much more versatile than an extension tube. I made a whole video about them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWqZo6WZa5ydfNU

[@GodfreyMann]

How do you think it compares to the Laowa 60mm 2x Macro and 100mm Macro lenses for sharpness, bokeh, and saturation? These are two of the favourite lenses used by other KZbin macro photographers.

[@VintageOptiks]

Oh I can’t say. This channel is devoted to vintage lenses. Laowa is a contemporary lens manufacturer and I haven’t used their optics.

[@cjewe1z]

Do you know how this lens compares to the modern equivalent with auto focus?

[@VintageOptiks]

Sorry I don’t. I only use vintage manual focus lenses.

[@WLuckyLucianoW]

Is there a way to use this on a Sony e mount camera ? Specifically for a full frame camera ?

[@VintageOptiks]

I used this lens on Sony E Mount camera - the Sony a7. All you need to get is an adaptor that fits the Mount of the lens. For example if your lens has a Minolta MD Mount, you need to get a Minolta MD to Sony E Mount adapter and you are set. This lens comes in different Mounts - Minolta MD, Canon FD, Nikon F, etc, etc. But you can get an adapter for any of these mounts that fits your Sony camera. It’s very easy adapting vintage lenses to Sony E Mount.

[@radiantbladez]

Is there a mount that' performs the best? There's a lot of options, but I want to buy the most ideal one since this vintage lens is pricey.

[@VintageOptiks]

Radiant Bladez No, they are all made by Tokina and they all perform equally well. I use to have a Nikon F Mount and now I have a Minolta MD Mount and they are both great!

[@radiantbladez]

@@VintageOptiks awesome. Thanks for the additional details man!

[@mike-fb4fw]

your photos are beautiful! are you on instagram?

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! Yes, I'm @vintage_optiks

[@cameraprepper7938]

I will not recommend to use extender/converter, use an extension tube !

[@VintageOptiks]

I’ve actually had great results from the original 1:1 macro extender. No loss in quality and it works great. But obviously it’s not needed, since extension tubes works great too.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@VintageOptiks My guess it that watched side by side, photos taken with extender/converter and extension tube, the latter will always be better.

[@ingowalkerling5141]

The extension has optical elements inside, but it is NOT a teleconverter. These extra elements are only for correctional purposes and integrated in the optical formula at 1:2 to 1:1 scale.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@ingowalkerling5141 Call it what you will it is an optical "tele"-converter, any Lenses added to a Lens will made the images worse

[@Andy-rk9mu]

what mount would you recommend for this lens (in order to adapt to Sony E): MD, F, FD ...?

[@VintageOptiks]

Oh, the mount doesn't really matter. If you already have an adapter for any of these mounts just get the lens in that mount, so you don't have to buy a new adapter. But if you don't have any adapters yet for your Sony camera I would recommend the Olympus OM mount. And the reason for that is - you can get a helicoid adapter that can push this lens to focus much closer especially if you don''t find this lens with the 1:1 extender. I made a whole video about these adapters and they are great. And the Olympus one extends the furthest. Here is the video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWqZo6WZa5ydfNU

[@Andy-rk9mu]

@@VintageOptiks ty, this is great idea

[@VintageOptiks]

You are welcome

[@Andy-rk9mu]

@@VintageOptiks one more question if I could as I am in the market for this specific one. I do have many vintage lenses and it has never been a problem. But in case of this 90mm, many sellers point out that there is a tiny piece of dust inside, even those rated as in mint condition. Is it something to worry about? e.g. it could be a start a fungus, does not it?

[@VintageOptiks]

@@Andy-rk9mu Hi Andy, I wouldn't worry about the tiny piece of dust. Basically all vintage lenses have some dust because that is just what happens with time. I'm sure that all my vintage lenses have some dust particles in them. And as you mentioned some of these dust particles could carry fungal spores with them, but as long as you store your lenses in a dry cabinet you'll never have to worry about fungal growth. I keep all my lenses in a dry cabinet and I never had any issues.

[@JayGreezy]

I think the 80s might be a bit of a stretch to call it "vintage" I still consider vintage lenses from the 50-60s.

[@anamorphicalan]

damn

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you

[@samsen3965]

Loved your presentation but hate this upload as you're another reason for the inflated price🤔🤪🤣

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! And sorry about the inflated prices. Unfortunately I have no control of the free market. I simply want to share my appreciation for vintage lenses with other people.