35mm f/1.8 W-Nikkor C Photo by The Blowup Its reputation for vivid color contrast and minimal distortion has landed the Jupiter 9 on our list of best vintage lenses. While some photographers, may not enjoy the effect, this is another characteristic that can be used to create dream-like portraits with this vintage lens. Another outcome of the aperture blades is sunstars. Another fast lens with an aperture of f/2 that contains 15 aperture blades that work together to create a beautiful bokeh for any photo. Designed and built with aluminum housing, this lightweight lens is easy to transport and take with you on the go. The Jupiter 9 85mm f/2 is a great vintage Russian lens that stands the test of time. Be on the lookout for this great vintage glass that can be found with M42 and K-style mounts. Another great way to incorporate the uniqueness of vintage lenses is to highlight their different photo effects.

This lens is known to have a flare when in direct light that can be used to create unique images. Because of the flexibility of the aperture this lens is great for low light environments. This lens was built in two styles, an 8-element, and a 7-element version. In addition to the color and narrow depth of field, the Super-Takumar also has a crisp sharpness even at the wide-open aperture. If bokeh and vivid colors are what you want out of an entry-level vintage lens look no further than the 50mm f/1.4 Super-Takumar. 50mm f/1.4 Asahi Pentax Super Takumar Photo by Jeremy Morris

While, there are a lot of filters or editing that can be done to make modern images have a vintage feel, actually using a vintage lens is the best way to achieve a reach vintage style image. But they can sometimes lack the creative element and feel of vintage lenses. Modern equipment has made capturing great photos even easier for photographers. Does a camera lens coated in dust mean that it isn't a high-quality lens? Today we are talking about vintage lenses for portraits.

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