Finally a fair review of this lens. I bought it a couple of years ago because I wanted that focusing mechanism. I've already got the LC-A+ but I wanted it on my MP which I have more control over the exposure. And I can also use this on my other digital cameras. It's expensive for a toy lens but it fits a niche.
I've had my copy for a few years now and love it for portrait work. It brings something a little different to the table, and something that you can't get with other glass of a similar focal length.
The aperture tab on mine fell off, never to be found again. Makes me worry if the focus tab will do the same thing. At least the aperture can still be adjusted w that thin ring around the lens.
The way the focus works on this lens is so fascinating. Neat to hear that it it's more of a soft-stop than a hard-stop for each of the preset zones, it seems like it'd be really fun to use. If there was a wider APS-C equivalent lens out there with this style of handling, I'd probably try to pick one up.
I have been having a lot of fun with this on both a Leica film camera and my Fuji X-Pro2. The only thing I wish they would do is improve the design of that focus scale, the sticker takes something away, and add some knurling to make mounting easier. Nice sample shots here and you did a great job of explaining the positives of this lens.
An interesting lens. I have not used this lens, but it has similar design and characteristics to the Brightin Star 28mm f2.8 which I own. The Brightin Star has similar images with ie barrel distortion etc. If I am not mistaken the Brightin Star is a copy of the MS-Optic Apoqualia 28mm f1.7 by Miyazaki Sadayasu. Actually, I own a couple of MS-Optic lenses and they are seriously interesting and quirky lenses; you should check them out. But I enjoy using all these lens for fun, but that is the point for me; fun. Thanks for a great review. Keep them coming!
Thank you for your comment. Yes, I felt the same about the similarity to the Brightin Star. And yes, I am quite curious about the MS Optics lenses and had a chat or two with Bellamy Hunt on those but didn’t take the plunge yet. Maybe at some point. Glad to hear that you enjoyed shooting them.
Thank you for this review! Very unusual for this channel... This is so cute and fun looking... I'm tempted. But does the barrel distortion get aaany better with stopping down? I guess that is not how barrel distortion works ...
Another great video from AI, thanks for sharing your thoughts about this lenses. I would like to see a review of the Leica R8, please made one if possible.
It is funny in a sense. But remembering that the m6 is desired for the pleasures of it's use and the prestige of its status. Using this lens doesn't change either, and if you can genuinely afford to have 6k tied up in a toy, then what's 250 bucks? The m6 is hilariously overvalued today, it's a little reminiscent of the situation with certain rolex models selling used for way higher than their retail value. I guess people with wealth feel they should demonstrate it by spending frivolously whilst others starve. Weird times indeed, but I'd say it's always been the way of the world sadly.
I almost bought one when it came out, but it seemed like people that had one didn’t like them very much. Most of the Lomo lenses I really want are always out of stock and hard to find second hand, but these have always been super-abundant. Which says something.
Hey. Can you please 🙏 do a review on the history of Ricoh gr1/s etc. it’s such a phenomenal camera and a revolutionary design but no info. About who built it online like the XA etc… thanks
Minitar lens in Olympia stadion munich, I really Love the structure of it's shape stadium, since the die rotten playing there with so many Deutschland football legend. Really love how it works on the Leica.
I bought this lens and tried it on my Leica M246. The lens was super soft and I noticed the barrel wasn’t even straight. The focus position sticker had fallen off during shipping. Very poor build quality. I ended up returning it to Lomography.
I like the vignetting and the look of the pictures made with an Olympus XA, but too many defaults with this Lomo lens I think... 😕 Mounting it on a Leica is a bit of a heresy! And the price is also very expensive for what it is... For 100€ less, you can find the excellent Canon 40mm f/2.8 STM. Is there no one to make such a good little lens for Leica?
Reverse engeniering....oder wie man aus einer Leica M eine Plastikknipse macht! Selten solch ein Schwachsinnsprodukt gesehen. Tip: eine Plastikknipse für 20€....die passt dann auch in die Hosentasche...
Isn't it cynical to "commemorate" the 1972 Munich Olympics, of all things, which caused so much suffering and which is once again in the headlines these days, with something as profane as a lens? And is it necessary to celebrate the piece on this channel?
I originally thought that as it brought back some bad memories watching events unfold, however; I don’t see any problem with going to the venues and photographing/remembering what occurred. Those terrible events shouldn’t totally erase all the hard work & creativity of the organizers, artists, designers & craftsmen. Their work should not be punished by the acts of terrorists. I want to remember the positive, not to stick my head in the ground, but there were also amazing performances. If we allow the terrorists to hijack the event and it’s all that matters, then in my opinion, they win. Screw them, applause to the people who put this together.
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I had a Lomo LCA in Venice and every frame is super sharp and the colors are excellent with Kodak Gold 100 film.
Finally a fair review of this lens. I bought it a couple of years ago because I wanted that focusing mechanism. I've already got the LC-A+ but I wanted it on my MP which I have more control over the exposure. And I can also use this on my other digital cameras. It's expensive for a toy lens but it fits a niche.
Thanks for the shout-out 😊 great work as always.
Wow thank you for this review! I was just considering purchase this lens for my Leica Minolta CL recently!
That's a great combination as well. Glad to hear you liked it.
Really great chanel! Subject, picture, quality sound and beautiful outdoor scenery!
I've had my copy for a few years now and love it for portrait work. It brings something a little different to the table, and something that you can't get with other glass of a similar focal length.
Thanks for your comment. Interesting to use this lens for portrait work as well. I can imagine that it brings something special to the table.
The aperture tab on mine fell off, never to be found again. Makes me worry if the focus tab will do the same thing. At least the aperture can still be adjusted w that thin ring around the lens.
It seems a FUN lens. If you limit your post processing to colours, shades, etc. Leave the typical lens distortions alone.
The way the focus works on this lens is so fascinating. Neat to hear that it it's more of a soft-stop than a hard-stop for each of the preset zones, it seems like it'd be really fun to use. If there was a wider APS-C equivalent lens out there with this style of handling, I'd probably try to pick one up.
Thanks for this review. I'm curious to see how this lens would perform on the Leica M8.
I have been having a lot of fun with this on both a Leica film camera and my Fuji X-Pro2. The only thing I wish they would do is improve the design of that focus scale, the sticker takes something away, and add some knurling to make mounting easier. Nice sample shots here and you did a great job of explaining the positives of this lens.
An interesting lens. I have not used this lens, but it has similar design and characteristics to the Brightin Star 28mm f2.8 which I own. The Brightin Star has similar images with ie barrel distortion etc. If I am not mistaken the Brightin Star is a copy of the MS-Optic Apoqualia 28mm f1.7 by Miyazaki Sadayasu. Actually, I own a couple of MS-Optic lenses and they are seriously interesting and quirky lenses; you should check them out. But I enjoy using all these lens for fun, but that is the point for me; fun. Thanks for a great review. Keep them coming!
Thank you for your comment. Yes, I felt the same about the similarity to the Brightin Star. And yes, I am quite curious about the MS Optics lenses and had a chat or two with Bellamy Hunt on those but didn’t take the plunge yet. Maybe at some point. Glad to hear that you enjoyed shooting them.
Did you notice any issues with focus not being properly calibrated and being slightly off?
Not at all. The lens worked well on my M6.
Hello, I’ve ordered the lens to use it with myFuji XE3, that I pair with vintage or new manual lenses only. It should be fun!
Seems like a great lens for a crop-factor digital camera
Nice video again, very interesting…
Thank you for this review! Very unusual for this channel... This is so cute and fun looking... I'm tempted. But does the barrel distortion get aaany better with stopping down? I guess that is not how barrel distortion works ...
Another great video from AI, thanks for sharing your thoughts about this lenses.
I would like to see a review of the Leica R8, please made one if possible.
That is one tiny lens. Nice video.
Weird times. People use a 6000 Euro camera with a 250 Euro lens to recreate the look of a 40 Euro point and shoot camera.
Well, I see your point but my Leica M6 was purchased long before all the hype and expensive re-editions. It cost 950 Euro used back then.
It is funny in a sense. But remembering that the m6 is desired for the pleasures of it's use and the prestige of its status. Using this lens doesn't change either, and if you can genuinely afford to have 6k tied up in a toy, then what's 250 bucks? The m6 is hilariously overvalued today, it's a little reminiscent of the situation with certain rolex models selling used for way higher than their retail value. I guess people with wealth feel they should demonstrate it by spending frivolously whilst others starve.
Weird times indeed, but I'd say it's always been the way of the world sadly.
@@AnalogInsights Wow, you've been very lucky, Max ! Nowadays, it's more like 2500 EUR...
And more weird, the M6 is the most over-hyped M Mount Leica since the M3. I'd rather get a different model, *if* i could afford it. 🙂
A good photo, is a good photo, no matter what it came from, Leica, plastic camera, toycam, phone camera. Don't think, just shoot.
Max I think this would compliment your 28 elmarit.
I almost bought one when it came out, but it seemed like people that had one didn’t like them very much. Most of the Lomo lenses I really want are always out of stock and hard to find second hand, but these have always been super-abundant. Which says something.
Very Cool !!! I'm thinking of pairing one with a Canon 'P' ..... :D
Distortion correction could be done in post i believe. Cant get character and perfection in the same lens. 😅
Hey. Can you please 🙏 do a review on the history of Ricoh gr1/s etc. it’s such a phenomenal camera and a revolutionary design but no info. About who built it online like the XA etc… thanks
Schöne Bilder, besonders die Morgenstimmung in der Natur.❤😎
Minitar lens in Olympia stadion munich, I really Love the structure of it's shape stadium, since the die rotten playing there with so many Deutschland football legend. Really love how it works on the Leica.
🖤
Interesting
I bought this lens and tried it on my Leica M246. The lens was super soft and I noticed the barrel wasn’t even straight. The focus position sticker had fallen off during shipping. Very poor build quality. I ended up returning it to Lomography.
Dang, that's disappointing. Not expecting Leica (or Voigtlander) quality, but I was hoping it would be better than that because it looks like fun.
$250 for a toy sounds expensive
0:41 its a leitz =o
I like the vignetting and the look of the pictures made with an Olympus XA, but too many defaults with this Lomo lens I think... 😕 Mounting it on a Leica is a bit of a heresy! And the price is also very expensive for what it is... For 100€ less, you can find the excellent Canon 40mm f/2.8 STM. Is there no one to make such a good little lens for Leica?
Canon made the 35 f2-8 Serenar LTM lenses that can easily be adapted to M mount. These were tiny sharp character lenses.
A bargain for many, however, for those that are blessed and already own wide M Mount glass not that interesting. Good review.
I have a few wide Leica lenses and I do find this Minitar interesting as it is tiny in comparison and gives a different look.
Are there really people who buy a Leica and then take photos with a completely overpriced piece of shit?
I can't imagine.
Reverse engeniering....oder wie man aus einer Leica M eine Plastikknipse macht! Selten solch ein Schwachsinnsprodukt gesehen. Tip: eine Plastikknipse für 20€....die passt dann auch in die Hosentasche...
It is unclear if the lens is rangefinder coupled.
It is.
Even by putting this shit on a Leica camera we manage to obtain more or less correct photos.
gear will never make crap boring photography look good tho
If you want to show reality how it really is, why even use film?
Lomography, EUR250 --> stopped watching at that point.
They seem to be $600+ on eBay right now, crazy
Isn't it cynical to "commemorate" the 1972 Munich Olympics, of all things, which caused so much suffering and which is once again in the headlines these days, with something as profane as a lens? And is it necessary to celebrate the piece on this channel?
I originally thought that as it brought back some bad memories watching events unfold, however; I don’t see any problem with going to the venues and photographing/remembering what occurred. Those terrible events shouldn’t totally erase all the hard work & creativity of the organizers, artists, designers & craftsmen. Their work should not be punished by the acts of terrorists. I want to remember the positive, not to stick my head in the ground, but there were also amazing performances. If we allow the terrorists to hijack the event and it’s all that matters, then in my opinion, they win. Screw them, applause to the people who put this together.