The BEST made $20 lens

Let party! Check out my lens review on the Albinar 28mm f2.8 lens.
this lens is definitely one of a kinda ... honestly tooo too too good for what it is...
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[@da009999]

Wow... Jason is this channel's Baxter. That is pretty cool to have a human being as the mascot. Keep up the great work. I suspect no one ever gets tired of lens reviews on (super affordable) lenses.😀

[@BadFlashes]

Haha. 🙏🏼

[@ReimannPembroke]

Ahh I love a nice cheap lens! I used a $20 Industar 26M lens on my Canon P for a long time and it was honestly great!

[@BadFlashes]

Oh hells yeah that’s fantastic.

[@mstrshkbrnnn1999]

Years ago I influence my then gf now wife to get into film photography. She bought her first camera, a Nikon em, and it came with this lens. She pretty quickly upgraded to an x700 but we still have that camera. Excited to get an adapter for this lens to use on my a-6500

[@BadFlashes]

Totally! It’s such a fun lens

[@tthurlow]

I have an M42 mount version of this lens which looks nearly identical but uses different text colors in some places, and it has a shorter lens barrel. Still macro down to

[@BadFlashes]

Oh bummer. I guess you have to keep collecting then 🤪

[@evanisashark1596]

The “multi coated” versions suck, they’re very soft, I’ve been through 3 :/

[@alexbeam5629]

oh yeah I've got an M42 one as well, still macro, fairly soft but sharpens nicely if stopped down to ~f/5.6. I can't for the life of me find it right now but it's got the name Sirius, and it's also MC

[@1973sonvis]

A Norwegian saying goes like «gjøre gull av gråstein» - meaning «make gold out of grey stones». It applies very well here! 🇳🇴😊👍🏻

[@BadFlashes]

Love that!

[@billybolang7052]

Finally! Some little bit itsy bitsy street photography❤.. more people less garbage please! 😌🙏

[@BadFlashes]

But love garbage lol

[@hkeith133]

Nice that the X700 is getting some love again!

[@BadFlashes]

Indeed 😊

[@funkmon]

Your editing is so good man. I have zero interest in anything in this video but I was engaged the whole time

[@BadFlashes]

I’m glad I kept you entertained:)

[@henryslade9220]

I haven't been watching youtube for a while now, and of course, to get myself back into it, you provide the best vids!

[@BadFlashes]

Aw thanks! I’m glad you enjoy the videos :)

[@henryslade9220]

@BadFlashes I'm fully binge watching all of them!

[@BadFlashes]

That’s great!!!!! 😝

[@gavinjenkins899]

The rokkor name brand 28mm 3.5 can focus to similarly close distances. People always say it's bad vs the 2.8, why would you buy that lololol etc, but I got it for that very reason (0.3m vs 0.8m close distance), and love it. And it looks much sharper than this, I'd say. Not $20 though...

[@adamhymel2386]

I have this lens for my Canon A-1. it's a sleeper for sure. The macro is surprisingly sharp

[@BadFlashes]

1000000000%

[@missouriskies]

I still have mine. I used it as a teenager on a Nikon FG loaded with Koda Gold 400 film to shoot Halley's Comet and the Milky Way in 1986.

[@BadFlashes]

Oh that’s fantastic !!! Bet that was cool

[@danieltntbomb]

I found that lens fd mount in good condition in an abandoned shed out in Anza,CA at a property my cousin had bought. The whole decrepit shed had stacks and stacks of boxes with cameras wrapped in OLD mews papers inside from early 1900s to the 70s judging because oldest cameras had bellows and the most recent ones were a canon ae1 with motorwinder and a yashica tlr i gifted my brother. I kept a few brownie and other kodaks. There were also super 8s and cinema equipment that i was told to take but never went back for, sadly.

[@jessylozano4098]

I recently got a Quantaray 28mm macro lens for 12 bucks and I LOVE IT! I put it on my Fuji, my nikon, and anything else I can get my hands on. Just like Franks RedHot, I put that shit on everything!

[@BadFlashes]

12 is even better!

[@PhinPhan39]

First video I watched of yours was your review on the Minolta X-700. Quite enjoyed it so randomly chose another video. I couldn’t have picked a better one to follow it up with. 😂

[@BadFlashes]

Oh yay!!! So so glad :)

[@Christotheb]

There was a similar thing in the UK, where a company called dixons (long since bust) bought a camera company called Petri. They made reasonable PK mount 28mm and 50mm lenses that you can get for stupidly cheap now because they don't have brand recognition.

[@BadFlashes]

Sick. Are they goood????

[@Christotheb]

@@BadFlashes the 28 is pretty sweet and the 50... has "character" at f1.8 but it's sharp from f4 on

[@alexmcmurtrieSits]

Btw, Your film “The Cassette” is fire! Nice job!

[@BadFlashes]

Oh awesome. So glad you liked it :) Makes me happy. 😊

[@sauliuskar]

I've picked up a 28mm f2.8 Clubman that looks super similar and boy is it sharp. Can hardly believe it's 30-40 year old lens for 30$ could be this good. Even adapted on a sony mirrorless it works great and the whole package is super compact. Would 100% recommend everyone to try them out especially if you find one so cheap.

[@BadFlashes]

Totally. 30years right. This talking head was also shot on the lens :)

[@hoverboverer]

Your lens in one of the good ones. They also have a 24mm (also branded as ensinor - with same K SN prefix). Most of the Clubman 28's are made by a different maker (SN has an L prefix) - but is also a good lens.

[@DylanSpitz]

FINALLY! Someone else who reads books upside-down.

[@BadFlashes]

🤪🤪🤪

[@hoverboverer]

Hi. Does the lens have 'Lens made in Korea' on the barrel? If so it was probably made by Samyang. I have the same lens branded 'Sirius'. There are earlier 'made in Japan' versions that are LOT sharper than the Korean lenses (I suspect a different construction) at wider apertures. So unless you really like the mushy look I would go for one them (for around the same price).

[@BadFlashes]

Oh interesting that’s good to know

[@97nelsn]

Haven’t been to the Original Farmer’s Market in years. Now this makes me want to go there.

[@BadFlashes]

Ummm totally should!!!!

[@GabrielGarcia-ep1bb]

I recently bought an Albinar 80-200mm lens for $5 and it was in perfect condition. They really are good lenses.

[@BadFlashes]

Oh hells yeah!!!

[@goos4711]

Sweet, just bought me one. Now we sit back and watch them explode in price.

[@BadFlashes]

⬆️✈️⬆️🚀⬆️🛸⬆️

[@hattree]

Best was a catalog showroom store based out of Richmond, VA. Similar to Service Merchandise. I used to live looking at the camera equipment in that catalog.

[@BadFlashes]

That’s so awesome. I so wanted to find old articles but it was hard

[@switch2472]

That lens was made by Chinon/japan or Samyang/korea, I think. I have the Sears version in M42 and I have a 60mm version that is extremely similar, also in M42.

[@BadFlashes]

Oh nice. More knowledge!!! Thanks 😊

[@switch2472]

@@BadFlashes No problem. I'm super keen on using only department store camera gear from the golden age of department stores, and they only ever relabled gear so it's always a deep dive to figure out who actually made what for who!

[@northwestdepressed]

I had to double check my Minolta XG1 when I saw this video. I swore I had the Albinar 28mm Macro on it when I purchased it. I was wrong, it was the Auto CPC Phase 2 CCT 28mm F/2.8 Macro. After watching this video, I pretty sure it's the same lens, just with a way longer name. Fun Fact, I picked up that lens and camera for $20, but the light seals are toast.

[@BadFlashes]

Well that ain’t bad 💎✈️🥳🚀

[@flicksbymarlon]

Reminds me of my mc auto cpc phase 2 cct 28mm f2.8 macro lens that I have for my Canon slrs

[@BadFlashes]

Makes sense. Probably the same lens hahaha

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

Nice video. I have a ton of odd name vintage manual lenses but I exclusively use them with adapters on my various mirrorless cameras such as Sony A6000 series and M43. I got most of the vintage manual lenses from Pawn shops and include the likes of Vivitar, Miranda, M42, Takamur, as well as Canon and Nikon.

[@BadFlashes]

Honestly, that’s the way to go. If I was shooting more digital stuff, I would totally do the same and a lot of the times when I do shot some digital stuff whether bRoll or what not.. it’s with old lenses

[@jcl651]

Really enjoy the editing/cutting/pacing of this video

[@BadFlashes]

Oh yay! I’m glad!

[@dan-le-brun]

You didn't ask for recommendations... buuuuut..... if you did I'd say to check out the tokina rmc 24mm 2.8 which comes in MD mount too. Wide and crispy.

[@BadFlashes]

I mean I’m always open for it

[@dan-le-brun]

I think I've heard Jason mention that :)

[@fosterb300]

Another really fun 28mm prime, is the Tamron Adaptall 03B 28mm F2.5, it focuses pretty close and has some crazy bokeh fall off wide open. You can find them sub $40 occasionally.

[@BadFlashes]

Sun $40 ain’t bad either

[@pvt_pylee]

this video makes me wanna take my x700 out and shoot a roll, i love a good 28mm lens. got one for each system i own

[@BadFlashes]

I mean that’s the point.

[@jagwire8671]

baller video and baller looking lens, cant wait to grab one of these when the prices skyrocket bc of the video

[@BadFlashes]

Fuck yeah have it go go go up baby 😝

[@the_last_rangefinder_society]

Ok to mix it up I ordered mine from EBay in Germany. This has made it slightly more expensive than a Summicron and, with Brexit, as I live in London, my chances of actually getting it are almost as safe as sword swallowing…..so thanks…..a lot

[@BadFlashes]

Wow. Well, I hope you enjoy it!

[@AndreGranjo]

That looks exactly like my Porst 28mm f2.8.

[@BadFlashes]

Oh nice!

[@HueyPProductions]

Man.. I wish this video came out before a bought a 28mm for my x700

[@BadFlashes]

Well it is only $20

[@gewglesux]

Nice one!!! well done the pair of you.

[@BadFlashes]

aweeeeee thanks

[@Lets-Take-Pictures]

Not going to watch yet cuz my grandmother and are doing our Thursday hangout, but I peeked ahead and there are cat photos and it looks 👍

[@BadFlashes]

Sick!!!!! 🥹

[@Lets-Take-Pictures]

@@BadFlashes great episode, that farmers market has a ton of character that really works with the film and lens. I did love the cat photos, I think it really shows off the wide macro-ness, which seems like an awesome feature. Some of life’s best things cost $20 at a thrift store (well, eBay here)

[@BadFlashes]

I mean. eBay is totally a thrifty type store

[@terryroth2855]

You bad! Now I had to go and order that lens for my Minolta’s.🙀 Have a good one.👍👍

[@BadFlashes]

I mean it is only like 20$

[@terryroth2855]

@@BadFlashes I actually have an Albinar camera bag that I bought new, a few years ago.🤫. Probably a priceless item now.🤣

[@foggygray]

Really cool lens. I’ve looked at some of these cheap 3rd party lenses in F mount before. If I remember correctly a lot of these lenses made for stores like Best and Sears were actually made by Tamron (or maybe it was Tokina.)

[@BadFlashes]

Any of those T brands lol

[@foggygray]

@@BadFlashes I asked some knowledgeable folks on Twitter and they think the lens was actually made by Samyang. Who knew they were around back then?

[@BadFlashes]

I sure as shit didn’t

[@noureddinehasan]

these halations are gorgeous!

[@BadFlashes]

I love them so

[@dflf]

Albinar, now that's a name I haven't heard in a long.....long time. Actually I had an Albinar 70-200mm 4.5 zoom as part of a camera kit I bought back in 1983. It was pretty sharp for a budget lens.

[@BadFlashes]

No way??? I’m into it. Maybe I should look into it :)

[@Jakechams]

Great watch as always. Can you explain the move at 10:22 though?? Does it help take better photos? asking for a friend...

[@marike1100]

Close focusing wides are so useful and fun. My favorite is the Nikkor 28mm f2.8 AIS. Also, AFAIK the Celtic lenses are Minolta’s budget lineup. Your X-700 deserves better. ;)

[@BadFlashes]

Hahaha thanks. I agreee

[@dicewrites]

That lens looks suspiciously like my 28mm f2.8 lens that ricoh made for sears back in the day....hmmm

[@BadFlashes]

Oh reallly????? I love my Ricoh !!!!

[@stevecrawford3551]

All lens are good lens. Thanks for sharing. What camera did you shoot the video on? It’s really clear and wonderful. 😀

[@BadFlashes]

The b roll or my talking head

[@gotja]

Commenting until there is a 6x17 camera review.

[@BadFlashes]

Well do you have one I can borrow? Lol

[@gotja]

@@BadFlashes don't tempt me to impulse buy a friend for my gf670

[@orestes1984]

Bro, nice, revisiting the Minolta.

[@BadFlashes]

Thanks. It was nice.

[@RetiredOldAccount]

My go to 28mm 2.8 for Minolta is a Gemini branded lens. No idea where it came from but it slaps!

[@BadFlashes]

Oh wow dope love all these rando lens popping up

[@RetiredOldAccount]

@@BadFlashes yeah there’s a lot to try out! Vivitar has been the best non-Minolta branded lenses for me. They made some really funky looking housings with massive front elements. Check out the 28mm f2.5 and the 20mm f3.8 specifically. They’re real fun to shoot with and flare beautifully!

[@Lvbonilla28]

Hey, so I purchased these lens but for some reason my Minolta isn’t working with it. Any advice?

[@BadFlashes]

Isn’t working and what kind of capacity? What’s the symptoms?

[@AeromaticXD]

Cheap 35mm lenses always gets me going! My trusty f/1.2 55mm Takumar almost ALWAYS stays on my Praktica!

[@BadFlashes]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@AeromaticXD]

@@BadFlashes have also had bad lenses tho ahaha, my super lentar 35mm focal length lens sits on my shelf for a reason- as well as my Prinzflex 28mm lens…

[@novais]

Cheap f1.2 55mm takumar?! Cheap?!😀

[@AeromaticXD]

@@novais oh it was when I bought my copy! Which was sometime in 2022

[@erichartke4331]

I have this lens from my mom Pentax ME kit.

[@BadFlashes]

oh nice that is amazing !

[@czelendzerii3985]

Yo i have this lens but branded Tokura, for Konica AR mount

[@BadFlashes]

Oh sick!

[@pierbrito]

I have a similar lens from Sigma, M42 mount, I love it too

[@BadFlashes]

That’s awesome. Go shitty 28mmm amazing lenses

[@Trenta5mm]

Minolta gang 🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@BadFlashes]

Gang !!!!!!!!

[@charliewaterman816]

That lens reminds me of a old sigma for nikon I have! Sigma mini-wide 28mm 2.8 with macro! Wonder if it's the same lens. My copy wasn't the sharpest, but did love the look it had :)

[@BadFlashes]

Definitely could be.

[@DLivingston]

What is the scarf? Is it a Peter Max scarf bandana deal? Also, is this 800t at box speed or did you push one stop? Warming filter? mkay that is all. Loved the photos.

[@BadFlashes]

1. Parade scarf 2. 420iso 3. No warming 😘

[@tomjanowski8584]

I was looking at this lens on EBay a while back but passed because the majority of listings all honestly mentioned that the lens has haze and fungus. And this made me wonder....is there something about the design or construction that makes it susceptible to haze and fungus?

[@BadFlashes]

Ahhhh yeah. That’s no good

[@lordofgonzo]

I actually have the version this lens from the original manufacturer. As I understand it, anyway. It's pretty great!

[@lordofgonzo]

Or at least one of them.

[@BadFlashes]

Do you tell the name

[@lordofgonzo]

@@BadFlashes As it happens, I have Two! The one I mentioned is a Tokina, but the other one is a CPC my dad bought ages ago from Sears, JC Penny, or Montgomery-Ward. The Tokina is the one I was told is an "original."

[@BadFlashes]

Nice that’s great

[@hoverboverer]

@@lordofgonzo I don't think anyone knows for sure who made these lenses but I've never heard Tokina mentioned (it doesn't look like one to me). The 'Macro' in green versions were made in Korea, presumably under licence (probably by Samyang) and are pretty duff compared to some (but not all) of the Japanese made versions. Some reckon that Ozone opt. Co made them. Others say Chino.

[@RagsCS]

just picked one up on ebay because of you :)

[@BadFlashes]

I mean it’s an easy buy in lol

[@RagsCS]

@@BadFlashes its a bold assumption that I don't have an abundance of camera stuff I don't need haha

[@RagsCS]

i have a feeling i need this :s

[@Hotelsocks]

7:10 Got -dark- honest for a second

[@BadFlashes]

Did you cry? 🥹

[@Hotelsocks]

@@BadFlashes _Almost..._ Hit pretty close to home..

[@BadFlashes]

😆

[@sebastiankautz9715]

More attention to your channel - go algorithm

[@BadFlashes]

More!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORRRRRRRRRRRE

[@sebastiankautz9715]

It's quit similar to some "Porst" lenses (colors, finish)

[@gatsbye53]

Haven't finished the video and already bought one for Minolta MD and one for Canon FD mount... 😅

[@BadFlashes]

I mean you must…. Right ??? Right ???????

[@guillermoperezsantos]

If the lens has that gold PASSED seal, it more likely to be a "decent" to "very good" lens

[@BadFlashes]

Good trick!

[@Betay32]

9:15 As classical singer, that hurts.

[@BadFlashes]

Oh shit …. Sorry yo 🛸

[@Betay32]

@@BadFlashes apology not accepted. Going to sing my feelings

[@Betay32]

:)

[@BadFlashes]

Hahahaha

[@JanneRanta]

My favourite lens for my fuji is Super Ozeck II Auto 28mm f2.8. Paid 19£ for it.

[@BadFlashes]

$20 is the best ever!

[@hoverboverer]

Does it say 'Made in Japan' (rather than 'Lens Japan')? If so, you lucked out. It's waaaaaaay better than the lens shown in this video, imo.

[@JanneRanta]

@@hoverboverer Yeah. Got it from UK ebay seller for 19£. I've previously only used it on my aps-c digital camera but now I use it on my film body.

[@hoverboverer]

@@JanneRanta The sharpest 28mm I have is the nikon 2.8 AIS. When I've compared them the SOii is not far off it imo. It's a really good lens.

[@lukecamery7676]

Bruh the “This shot super sux” frame damn near made bust

[@BadFlashes]

Hahahahahaha I’m glad 🤪

[@DixonLu]

My copy flared too much as a "macro" lens: edge details in close up shots were too degraded, plus a nervous bokeh. Tamron made a better version for a similar price.

[@BadFlashes]

Ok that’s also a good note.

[@hoverboverer]

It's a lottery because, although there is a lot of lookie-likies, they are not all the same construction and/or quality. Avoid the Korean made (macro in green) and 'Lens Japan' versions to give yourself a chance of picking up one of the good ones that are pretty sharp wide open. Good luck.

[@PrairieDad]

I have an Albinar 80-200mm 3.9 macro for Canon FD. It's better than it has any right to be.

[@BadFlashes]

That’s awesome. Seeeee the Best

[@christineclutton6390]

[@BadFlashes]

🫡

[@sunrisewow3077]

I wonder Will we see a Contax t3 in the next video. #Contaxt3videoWhen #bringbackKoadakAerochrome

[@BadFlashes]

Hahahaha you never know.

[@bernardkealey6449]

Loving the pre-wedding hair growth 😉 Also a far better and broader review / demo than the lame ass one Jason put out today 🤭

[@BadFlashes]

Haha aw thanks trying something new

[@derrenleepoole]

Can’t beat a good budget lens find. I thought it looked like a Vivitar at first. Anyway, repeat after me…. CA-RA-MEL……. not CAR-MEL. You crazy Americans and your even crazier pronunciations :)

[@BadFlashes]

You know you love us

[@derrenleepoole]

@@BadFlashes that we do!

[@jimschmidt7303]

Like they say in Key West, "I'm not gay, but hey $20 is $20."

[@BadFlashes]

Hahaha they do????

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[@mistermars1479]

Opera sucks? oh boy, u can do better.

[@BadFlashes]

Country????