Vintage Lens

You've seen us adapt classic SLR lenses to modern-day mirrorless cameras for video. How about putting some vintage Mamiya 645 medium format lenses on a fancy new Fujifilm?

The Helios lenses have almost become the stuff of legends when it comes to unique looks on a budget. These Russian-made classics were originally included with Zenit cameras, with an M42 screw mount. They’ve become a sort of widely-known secret weapon in the independent cinematography and video communities due to their recognizable ‘swirly’ bokeh effect,

Years ago, I bought a Minolta X-700 from a friend who said he’d never used it. The camera was great, and it’s become one of my favorites, but the real gem of that day was the lens that was still attached to the front. A small, simple-looking standard 50mm prime that opened up to f/1.4,