Vintage shooters lens

We spend thousands of pounds on brand new high quality lenses that are pinpoint sharp, and for good reason, but there’s also a world of vintage lenses out there that can be had from as cheap as a few quid, and can produce extraordinary results.

For this feature we’ve gathered six of the best vintage lens shooters, from professionals in the field to enthusiast photographers who love their vintage collection, to showcase six alternative vintage lens options.

Vintage lenses won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. For starters, you’ll have to manually focus, adapt how they fit onto your camera body, and generally they can be a bit clunky and well old and vintage! However for those who enjoy adding a creative twist to their images or discovering gorgeous blur and bokeh shapes, then vintage lens shooting will be for you.

When it comes to vintage lens shopping there are many places you can purchase them from – from charity shops and car boot sales to online marketplaces like Ebay. It’s best to try before you buy if you don’t know the history of the lens, however we know this isn’t always possible in the second-hand market so do your research first.

Sean Parnell

Sean Parnell is a hobbyist photographer who enjoys collecting vintage lenses. When it comes to subject matter there is nothing Sean doesn’t