Lenses
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Review: Nikon Reflex Nikkor 2000mm F11
This Blog post was written by Juza Yossarian, who has also reviewed other Superteles like the Canon EF 1200mm f/5,6 USM about one year ago. You will find this and many more interesting content in our Blog section.
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Mint & Rare Podcast #5 - Henri Cartier-Bresson and his Cameras
In this episode, Jo Geier, founder of Mint & Rare and Wetzlar Camera Auctions, sits down with Felix Hoffmann of Foto Arsenal Vienna to explore the legacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson – his life, his philosophy of the decisive moment, and the Leica cameras that shaped his work.
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When a Broken Camera Is More Valuable Than a Working One
Have an Old Camera? It Might Be Worth More Than You Think
If you’ve come across a vintage camera—something inherited, found in a box, or picked up at a flea market—it could be more than just a nice-looking old object. Some cameras are worth serious money, even if they no longer work. That’s especially true for rare models, prototype cameras and lenses, limited editions, or anything with an unusual history.
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Where to Repair Your Vintage Camera And What to Watch Out For
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Shocking Bidding Results at Wetzlar Camera Auctions - Jo Geier - Mint & Rare
In this video we talk about the most shocking price results from Wetzlar Camera Auctions.
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Leica Prototype Cameras & Lenses: Rare Collector’s Guide
Most prototypes were never released to the public, making them exceptionally rare and highly sought after by serious collectors.
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Wo Sie Ihre Vintage-Kamera reparieren können und worauf Sie achten müssen
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Leica I Mod. A 'Elmax'
The Leica I Mod. A is a milestone in the history of the LEITZ company and German camera history. Exactly 100 years ago, this camera, the world's first 35mm camera for normal cinema film, finally made the name E. LEITZ world-famous.
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Hugo Meyer Görlitz Makro Plasmat 2.7/105mm
The Hugo Meyer Makro Plasmat 2.7/105mm is characterised not only by its high optical performance, but also by its rarity and the associated collector's value. We shed some light on this sought after lens and its history.
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Leitz 9cm f4 Elmar Lens Review by Jakub Wysocki
In 2017, while on a trip to Ireland, I came across an incredible find: a Leitz 9cm f4 Elmar lens for only 150 euros. This was my first time owning a Leica lens, and I was immediately impressed by its quality and history.
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