Minolta MC Celtic 135mm f/2.8, Square Cuts

Cameras and Lenses: Images with a vintage Minolta MC Celtic 135mm f/2.8, a heavyweight legacy manual-focus prime known for its solid all-metal mechanical quality and creamy bokeh, a 270mm full-frame telephoto equivalent on an Olympus PEN E-P5.

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My first impression test was with a Minolta MC Celtic 135mm f/2.8, the later version (1992-97) with a built-in lens hood. A bit sad though, cause the lens came with a spot of minor fungal infection within its lens elements.

Regrets aside, I was more than surprised at the image quality as captured, tripod-mounted, on the Pen E-P5. All shots were taken at 1:2.8. The lens is heavyweight, all-glass, and metal, weighing in at 575 grams; it has top-notch mechanical quality, takes 55mm filters, and comes with a minimum focusing distance of 1.5 meters.

Olympus PEN E-P5, Minolta MC Celtic 135mm f/2.8

HMD Nokia 3.1, A Morning Show

Mobile Photography: An early morning show, with images from an HMD Nokia 3.1, an Android One entry-level budget smartphone with a 5.2-inch HD+ display, and a compact body.

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One of those days when I was out and about early...

HMD Nokia 3.1

Minolta MD Celtic 28mm f/2.8, Take I

Cameras and Lenses: Images with a legacy Minolta MD Celtic 28mm f/2.8, a vintage wide-angle prime praised for its center sharpness, lightweight build, and vibrant color rendering, an entry-level alternative to the premium Rokkor lenses, Take I.

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My first take with the Minolta MC Celtic 28mm f/2.8. Looks like a great performer despite the rap that the Celtic series is the cheaper alternative to the Rokkor and Rokkor-X lines.

Olympus PEN E-P5, Minolta MD Celtic 28mm f/2.8

SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8, Close-Ups I

Cameras and Lenses: Images with a vintage legacy SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8, acclaimed for its exceptional sharpness, superior flare resistance, and smooth mechanical build, a 110mm full-frame tele equivalent on the Olympus PEN E-P5.

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The SMC Takumar is a fast 55mm f/1.8 screw-mount (M42) lens of good repute, as seen in several iterations of the same optical design. The series started with the Takumar 55mm f/1.8, in production in 1958, and ended with the SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8, which was in production from 1972 to 1975.

Other iterations include the Auto-Takumar (1958 - 1962), Super Takumar (1962 - 1965), and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar (1965 - 1972).

Olympus PEN E-P5, SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8

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Olympus Zuiko OM 200mm f/4, Tele Shots

Cameras and Lenses: Images with a vintage legacy Olympus OM Zuiko 200mm f/4, highly regarded in retro-lens communities as a 'pocket super telephoto' for its compact size, a 400mm full-frame equivalent on the Olympus PEN E-P5.

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The Olympus Zuiko OM 200mm f/4, a classic telephoto lens from the film era that remains highly regarded among photographers today, is a lightweight and compact telephoto lens capable of delivering excellent image quality.

The lens is a straightforward construction with 5 elements in 4 groups, which contributes to the lens's compact dimensions, and features a built-in retractable lens hood that helps against backlit shooting situations.

Had the lens mounted via a Leinox OM-M4/3 lens adapter, which came with a separate tripod mount (usable with other Leinox adapters as well) that makes it easy and convenient to use the lens as the equivalent of a 400mm telephoto lens on a 35mm full-frame camera.

Olympus PEN E-P5, Zuiko OM 200mm f/4