A man sitting in nature talking to us all through a camera sharing his thoughts embracing his own self the good and the not so good, not trying to have the perfect english , just being himself , no colorful video simple black and white video and asking us to embrace the pros and cons of the lens ,the joy of using which he has experienced himself.... what an wholesome video! Subbed!

Firstly sir, your English is really great, and this video is a gem, please do more! This lens is on my first camera that I bought when I was 13 in 1958. When I was 15, I won a photographic competition using this camera and lens, printing it myself in my makeshift darkroom. It was a picture of three farm workers cycling to work in the early morning mist. The film was Ilford Fp3. Very atmospheric. It is a Zenith C single lens reflex camera with a m39 mount. My version is aluminium with great lens coatings. I still have it and I am 76 now. Alas the shutter curtains have pinholes now. I might get an adapter and use it on a digital camera, for old times sake.

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your inspiring comment. May God keep you healthy for long time.

This is possibly the best lens review I’ve ever seen. I’ve got this very lens and you got everything spot on. But described it so much better than I could. Plus I like your sense of humour. And great pics at the end too

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I'm so grateful for your kind words! This comment has made my day. Thanks for being here and for taking the time to tell me what you think.

I came here from your Facebook post. I really enjoyed your review and I hope you do more of these.

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm happy you enjoyed it. Be sure to subscribe or check back later as I will surely be doing more of these.

You have convinced me to buy one of these! Thank you!

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it. Seeing how cheaply it can be had, it's a no-brainer. Bags of fun!

I just found your channel. Amazing, you need more subscribers, and videos in the format you make are great - it's what KZread is missing. LONG reviews for lens reviews. So many make videos that are about 4-5mins long and it's not long enough. I'm enjoying the video. Good luck for the future, and thousands more subs!

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Welcome to my channel.

... and remember: it takes time for a KZread channel to grow, so keep going and be patient even if you don't get thousands of subscribers in a short time (especially for such a niche theme like vintage lenses) and always post on FB about new videos from you. I wish you all the best. Greetings from Italy.

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your encouragement.

I loved your review. I really like that you shot the video in Black and White too. I already have this lens, but I still watched all the way because you have made an interesting video. I'll have to go and watch some more of your work!

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm happy you liked it.

Hello Radu! I'm a new subscriber & it is this video, your review of the Industar 50-2, that hooked me. It is easy to see your honesty & passion. This is the best review of this lens that I have seen. I must say that I love my Industar 50-2, as it has such an interesting character & it was the first Soviet lens in my collection. This lens is always in my camera bag, as it always fits. I'm sure I'm not the first to mention this, but I will ask anyway. Please tell us what beer you are drinking & what you think of the beer. We don't need a full review, but it would be nice to know what you are drinking & your thoughts on the taste. I think that it would be an interesting addition to your videos, as you are are usually drinking a beer. Please keep producing these great videos. I enjoy the way you do your reviews & I enjoy hearing your point of view. I may not always agree with you (i.e. Helios 44-2), but I do appreciate your opinion. I'll be sure to share some of your videos on Facebook. Noroc 🍺, Chris

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

This was such a joy to read! Thank you. It's funny you mentioned I should say a few words about the beer, because I've been thinking about doing something like this. I will keep this in mind and see what comes out of it. At one point I even considered starting a beer review channel, but sadly I have entirely too little time for that. Thank you again for your kind words. Sănătate!

Radu, enjoyed this video as much as the first on I watched today. Very relaxing and informative. I have this lens but haven’t used it yet. Hope you continue your videos in English.

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

This was just the very first one and since then I've done quite a few more, with more yet still to come. Thanks for your feedback.

Very glad I stumbled into your reviews! Serious and informative but informal at the same time, with great sense of humor. I'll follow you closely from now on;))

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome to my little corner of the youtubes. Enjoy your stay here.

I'll be looking to buy one of these "gems" thanks to your insightful, first-hand recommendation. I'm in Michigan, USA and I deeply appreciate your taking the trouble to translate your information into English for us here in America. I also enjoyed your photos and hope to see more.

@1kwords

3 ай бұрын

Yeah man, I loved this lens. Now I'm almost sorry I gave it away. So much so that I intend to buy it again.

Hi Radu, first of all I want to thank you for your very nice videos. The way you make these is unique. Just after the revolution I went to Romania a few times with relief supplies. I took my most beautiful portrait photos there. I have been working digitally for a few years now. I found out that my photos were missing something... they were too sharp and all photos were the same. I then started using Russian lenses, now I have a reasonable collection. These have a visual language that I love. My most beautiful lens is the Zenitar-M1.7/50mm, then the Jupiter 9 and the Tair 11a. I got rid of all my radioactive lenses because I didn't feel good about them. After seeing this video I also bought a 1958 Industar 50. Glad I discovered your channel, God bless you 😘

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and also for your volunteer work in Romania. God bless you, brother!

Keep up the good work, Radu. Enjoyed your review very much.

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you lots!

Ciao Radu, I just witnessed possibly the most unique, and informative breakdown video of a lens. I must also admit i can relate very much to your personality.Well done, Bravissimo, next beer is on me.

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

You can't believe how glad your words make me. So very glad! Thank you. And I would be thrilled to accept that beer. If ever in, or near Arad, Romania, please do get in touch. I'd love to meet up.

@mariofazioli7534

2 жыл бұрын

I wish i were in Europe, because i love driving, or riding my Harley bike. I am in Montreal, Canada.Always a camera with me. I am looking forward to more of your stuff, Happy New Year.

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

You did well. Love the lens. Best wishes to you and your photographic endeavors.

Nice sit down chat/review. Hope you do more English videos. Split and do some for each market.

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Ever since that video I have decided to use English for all my upcoming content on the channel. And so I have. I'm happy you found it enjoyable.

Radu, this is a wonderful review! Many thanks!

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

Hi Radu, I enjoyed this video very much. I have one of these lenses that is as new in the plastic case with the original documents, nice to have the history but I have only tried it briefly, you have encouraged me to try it in the next few days. Your photos at the end were gorgeous and your presentation style is great! Thank you.

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Have fun with the lens, it's quite an understated and underappreciated lens.

@cameratrav

2 жыл бұрын

@@1kwords Thanks for replying. Another interesting and good looking lens that should be easy to find cheaply in Eastern Europe is the Meyer-Optik Oreston 50 1.8. I have the Zebra version, it was later the basis of the Pentacon Multi coated 50 1.8, but I think the Oreston has more character.

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

@@cameratrav Ah yes. The Pentacon 1.8/50 is quite famous. There are so many lenses I'd like to try and or own, but sadly, neither time, nor my wallet permits, so I make due with what I have.

Hi Radu, very, very good review and congratulations on deciding to make an English video. Your English is very good - please keep the vids coming!!! I feel I now have quite an in-depth idea of what I will be. facing when I try my Indy - which I will hopefully hold in my hands tomorrow. I very much like the sample photos you included. I will definitely be looking out for future Radu-Videos!!!

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

That was a great review! I liked the monochrome format sitting in front of the flowing river and just being yourself. What a nice change in music from the "pop" that is usually an annoyance. What music is this?

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the review. The music is by Sergey Cheremisinov.

Great and factual review, true because I've been using this lens for 20 years, love it, it's great. Lubricating the internal thread greatly helps in its trouble-free operation. I greet and wish you only successful photos.

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for dropping by and for taking the time to write this comment.

Great video! Lots of info and your presentation is very entertaining! Your mind is clearly a steel trap and your American English using idiom perfectly is very charming. All the best!

@1kwords

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for you comment. I had to google what "mind like a steel trap" meant. That's one idiom I had never come across.

Best lens review on KZread

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

THX...Really good streetphoto shots here !!!

@1kwords

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

great video, thanks, regards from Poland

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrzej.

Super review without the unnecessary fluff! I have the L39 version but I am a bit cautious about using it with my Sony due the dirt/gunk at the back end of my copy!

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bruh.

Great review just subscribed to your channel

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I am tv speaker fro over 20 years. one word..... COMPLIMENT. you are good... go on. ps. good review I own this lens...for style reasons...

@1kwords

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Your English is very good. Congrats on a wonderful video. And... you convinced me. Subscribing, and looking forward to seeing more of you, both here and on pixls forum.

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My next video will probably be about my favourite lens, the best one I ever used, the Konica AR 1.4/50 and why I have to sell it.

@gotflute123

3 жыл бұрын

@@1kwords Sorry for the late reply. I have that lens... I use the 40mm Konica more. It is crazy sharp for B&W, but color sharpness (is that a thing) seems not as good as modern lenses. Good luck, and keep it up!

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

You might want to check out my latest video where I talk about the Konica Hexanon 1.4/50.

Your English is fine, no apologies. Keep 'em coming!

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will.

@CableWrestler

2 жыл бұрын

Your English is better than 80% of native speakers. Very articulate. Anyone who spends the time to learn another language to that degree has my utmost respect.

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

You are too kind.

Awesome photo Wow

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Florin.

Thank you. .

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. For being here, for taking the time to leave your comment. This is entirely my pleasure.

Your English pretty good. Thanks you!

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Thank you for doing this in english.

@1kwords

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure.

I like the lens, but I have never found a filter that fit, even after buying all of the possible sizes for this lens. I would be happy to fit a lens hood to it. But that defeats some of the reasons for buying this little gem.

@1kwords

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the version, some are 33mm, while the later ones I think are something odd like 35.5mm. But I think adding a hood to that tiny pancake is just silly.

cred ca cel mai bine se vede swirl la poza cu tipa ( 29:52 ) . as vrea si eu sa imi iau un helios, in schimb e oribil sa focusez manual pe dslr

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

E semn să treci pe mirrorless. Deja sunt atâtea variante și ieftine și bune, de la MFT la APSC și Full-Frame... Îți spun sincer că nu știu de ce ai mai folosi DSLR în 2021. Personal, în 2018 am renunțat la DSLR pentru mirrorless și e cred că e cea mai bună decizie pe care am luat-o în ce privește fotografia. Asta și să încerc obiectivele vechi.

@AlexandruMusetoiu

3 жыл бұрын

@@1kwords eu sunt pixel peeker când vine vorba de digital, as vrea un a7iii cu 16-35 și 70-200, adică vreo 3500 euro... :)) bani pe care nu ii am momentan, poate după ce voi pleca din tara

@1kwords

3 жыл бұрын

Și eu sunt pixel peeper. Tot mai puțin pe măsură ce trece timpul, dar sunt, aș minți să nu recunosc. Sony a7R se găsește second hand pe la €500. Senzor 36MP fără filtru de anti-alias. Recomand din suflet. Pune pe lângă el niște sticlă bună și sharp, ceba CZJ, un pancolar, un sonnar, sau practic price 50mm macro și îți garantez o imagine PERFECTĂ. Toți cei 36 de milioane de pixeli.

Imi doresc acel aparat, pt ca imi doresc or ce aparat vechi,pe film!

Wonderful Video! Fotography is in your heart! Thanks for taking me for a short trip in your world! Do you habe a instagram Account?

@1kwords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such kind words. All my social media links are in the video description. Thank you again.

I really like your coloured photos . Great compositions and lively colours, but I dont like the black and white ones. I never understood what the fun is in taking frontal photos of people I dont know. This whole so called "street photography" thing really irritates me. Its not art, its BS. In many countries there is a law against it and correctly so.

@1kwords

10 ай бұрын

Have a beer, man. You seem uptight.

@soxrox4093

10 ай бұрын

@@1kwords Yes, you are right. Sometimes i get worked up for nothing. Great video. Thanks for uploading. 🙂🙂🙂🙂