At the cafe, we spent four hours chatting and experimenting with our lenses. It’s a wonderful spot for an afternoon break, where you can enjoy a coffee and some great music.

Then, Alex introduced me to some lenses I hadn’t tried before. I tested the Meyer Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 and MS Optics Hipolion 19mm f/8. The Primoplan produced lovely bokeh and a cinematic vibe, despite not handling strong light well. The Hipolion, however, was a delightful surprise. Its compact size, smaller than a pancake lens, and quirky design—typical of Miyazaki-san’s MS Optics lenses—earned it the nickname “Japanese Shrimp Cracker” from me. This lens is not for everyday documentary work but is perfect for capturing photos that reflect your mood. At f/2.8, the glow is almost unmanageable, but it creates an intriguing effect in the rain, giving subjects a moody, miserable look. At f/8, it offers a more controlled but still interesting glow. Vasily managed to take some amazing color shots with it, reminiscent of the bold, raw tones of the 80s.