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07 December 2009
The #1 lens to have in your bag
1 of 1 found this helpful Konica has produced literally dozens of lenses (both fixed and variable length) over the years, yet the AR 35-70mm f/3.5 is by far my most favorite. Why ? One word: flexibility. The 35-70mm can do just about everything all from a compact, two-touch, lightweight housing. It even has a built-in macro switch for close-up's. Add the Konica 55mm macro filter, and now you have even greater magnification. Switch to the 2x teleconverter doubler and now you have a 70-140mm lens capable of midrange to portrait works. By itself the 35-70mm is capable of moderate wide angle to standard and even the lower end of zoom framing for average needs. After years of lugging around three or four lenses to do all this, it was a real joy to find a single f/3.5 aperture item that could do it all in one small package. And, did I mention the price ? Here on ebay I found this mint condition, original Konica Hexanon lens for less than $35 - a fraction of what it was at retail back in its day. In fact, I saved enough to get that X24 flash, or maybe the diopter correction lens, or.... Well, I think you get the idea.
25 October 2016
BASED ON TRUE EVENTS
2 of 2 found this helpful It's a period piece made during the 1957 era with the Cold War and espionage at the center of the movie. The level of realism is impressive right down to the gigantic Cadillacs and hats worn by almost all men (I never realized how popular that style of hat was. ) Without giving away the whole premise, I can vouch for the authenticity of both the main and minor characters having researched each one in an encyclopedia. Apparently, it all really did happen including the prisoner exchange on the Glenekia bridge and Checkpoint Charlie.
Good performances by all actors give an added level of suspense and realism to the entire film. You may want to watch it several times to absorb all the fine attention to detail, so better to buy the DVD than rent. Unlike so many other minor productions, "Bridge of Spies" is actually trending up in price.
20 March 2017
JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR
this complete set (one hose, generous sized glass water bowl, stem w/ valve, etc.) can be used for traditional shisha or other substances for a super smooth smoke that is flavorful and mild. this unit is even portable enough that one can take it anywhere in the original box. comes with instructions.