Lanterns.

• Where: Munich Westpark
• Camera: Minolta XD5
• Lens: Zeiss Biotar 58mm f/2.0
  
• Film: Kodak Ektar 100 (suffering from X-Ray damage)
• Scan: Nikon Super Coolscan 9000

After discovering that my Contax D, a fleamarket buy, has shutter-curtain issues, I was looking for a way to at least be able to use the lens that came with it. None of my M42 mount bodies worked with the lens. All of them had issues with the mirror getting stuck when the lens was attached. Then I came across an M42 to Minolta SR lens mount adapter for those lovely Pentax Takumar lenses. With that adapter screwed on, I gave the lens a try on my Minolta XD5. Success! The camera works fine with the lens attached! I found a roll of Ektar 100 in my freezer and went to Munich Westpark to give the setup a thorough shakedown. I love the lens, even though it is a bit awkward to use: It does not stop down on its own when taking a picture, so you end up with a “focus - step down - meter - shoot - open up” dance for each one. After coming back and developing the roll I noticed the heavy X-Ray damage that it was suffering from. That makes judging the lens a bit tricky, but I think I still got some nice shots.

Pavillion.

Leaf.

Leaves under water.

Reflection.

Blooming tree.

Reed.