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220914_DSC1977	22nd September

These old manual focus lenses have some strange markings on them.
Their meaning is lost in the depths of history...

Sony α7R
8s f/1.0 iso100 full exif

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vifut		22-Nov-2015 11:49
Beautiful OM lens - the black lines show the DOF for that particular aperture (V)

Tom LeRoy		25-Sep-2014 19:21
This is real quality, just picked up the 21mm OM 3.5. The tactical feel is so nice. Best part they work a real treat on the Sony. V

Buz Kiefer		23-Sep-2014 22:39
I agree with Jean-Rene. I sure miss the ability to use hyperfocal focusing to increase DoF at a lower f stop. I have a file cabinet full of old Nikon fixed focus (prime) lenses. Vote.

Jean-Rene A		23-Sep-2014 11:40
I regret these old signs on the new autofocus lenses ! The small red feature was for the infra-red films ... The black aperture scale indicated the depth of field and especially the hyperfocal one! That was lost! Dommage ! It seems me to recognize a Canon FD 50mm f 1.8 .

laine		23-Sep-2014 07:36
If it wasn't yesterday then don't rely on me :))

Bryan Murahashi		23-Sep-2014 05:05
Great sharp shot of this old classic. V

woody34		23-Sep-2014 00:36
Yes you are right...does require a mental shift to re think the markings and the meanings.V

Mairéad		22-Sep-2014 21:28
That looks like the Olympus lens from my old OM10. And I used to know what the markings mean.

Guest		22-Sep-2014 20:40
Nice to have this relic. V

Stephanie		22-Sep-2014 20:25
Great close-up of this old-timer! :)

Sheena Woodhead		22-Sep-2014 19:40
I have one of those :-) Actually I've just been thinking about buying a film and loading it into my OM-2n, Might be tricky :-)

Martin Lamoon		22-Sep-2014 19:15
But they were easier to understand showing DOF v

Helen Betts		22-Sep-2014 17:48
Super closeup of your excellent bargain lens.

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		22-Sep-2014 17:46
Maybe....OLYMPUS ZUIKO 50MM LENS..... :) Paolo V+++

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