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Retropia Repurposed Disposable DSLR Camera 45mm
This lens stands out by repurposing disposable camera optics into a compact 32mm pancake with a fixed f/11 aperture, delivering a guaranteed soft-focus, film-like aesthetic straight out of a Nikon F-mount DSLR. Its sustainable build from recycled components eliminates editing time while adding nostalgic imperfections to every shot. This is best for portrait photographers and content creators who prioritize an instant, vintage look over technical sharpness.
Focal length 45mm
Aperture f/11
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
28 Overall Score
Price $40
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 45 |
| Focal Length Max | 45 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | f/10 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1500 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Retropia Repurposed Disposable DSLR Camera 45mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 | Sony NIKKOR YZ0308 | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Altura Photo UM2267 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45mm | 55-200mm | - | - | 18-55mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/4 | f/0 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | - |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Canon EF-S | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 49mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 335 | 100 | 320 | 200 | 298 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Silent Wave Motor | - | STM | Micro Motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | telephoto | wide-angle | wide-angle | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retropia Repurposed Disposable DSLR Camera 45mm | 13.3 | 40.8 | 32.3 | 41.1 | 20.2 | 48.4 | 33.6 | 40.8 | 82.4 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 53.9 | 64.5 | 70.9 | 83.7 | 70.1 | 66 | 85.3 | 85.5 | 93.3 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.9 | 100 | 98.6 | 14.2 | 44.6 | 100 | 33.6 | 83.1 | 82.4 |
| Sony NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 73 | 95.9 | 44.6 | 77.3 | 33.6 | 72.6 | 82.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Compare | 53.9 | 55.9 | 85.5 | 50.7 | 67.2 | 77.3 | 82.7 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Altura Photo UM2267 Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 75.4 | 96.4 | 44.6 | 66 | 33.6 | 72.6 | 82.4 |
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