Vintage Lens Photography with the Samsung NX1

While researching mirrorless digital cameras, I was drawn into the Samsung NX1's orbit by the camera's fresh digital interface; intuitive operational modes; lens adaption possibilities; interval recording and impressive filmic motion imaging. Importantly, many photographer's reviews said the NX1 was a joy to shoot with. This blog will document my intention to become a better 'still' photographer; but the NX1's primary function for me will be digital-film imaging. Feel free to comment.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

NX1 Photoshoot with a Vivitar 75-205mm f3.8 Zoom Lens

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This vintage lens is a beauty that I picked up at a thrift store for $10.  It's a  Vivitar 75-205mm MC f3.8 Macro Focusing Zoom   (SN220...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Initial Test Photographs with a Vivitar 28mm f2.8 Vintage Lens

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I picked up nice vintage  Vivitar 28mm f2.8 Vintage Lens (SN28933252) at a thrift store for $8.  M anufactured by Komine in Japan (based on ...
Friday, October 3, 2025

Vintage Vivitar 75-205mm F3.8 Test Photographs

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I was very impressed with the first street photographs taken with the (vintage) Vivitar 75-205mm F3.8 MC Macro-Focusing zoom lens (SN:220005...
Sunday, July 20, 2025

TOYO Optics Lens Test

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Found this Auto TOYO Optics 28mm f2.8-f22 at a thrift store. Never heard of the name.  The lens is all metal and has a solid build feel.  It...
Sunday, April 6, 2025

Test Photos with the Yashica Auto Yashinon-DS 50mm f1:1.9 Lens

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The Yashica Auto Yashinon-DS 50mm f/1.9 lens is a fast, manual (35mm) full-frame standard prime lens, made of all metal components, that was...
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