minoltaで奈良町ぶらり　7

A peaceful walk through the historic streets of Nara. Capturing the timeless beauty and quiet moments found along the way.

Minolta MC TELE ROKKOR-PF 135mmF2.8

今日はそんな気分だったので、GFXにつけると少しカッコ悪いMinolta 135mmレンズで奈良市をぶらり。
ラージフォーマットだと107mm換算になるけど、まぁ撮りやすいんですが、この135mmって不人気ですよね…
街中ではおすすめ画角だと思うのですが。

古いレンズなんですが、この写りは好きで素の奈良を表現しやすいというか…あ、奈良だって感じ。

Minolta MC TELE ROKKOR-PF 135mm F2.8

That was just the mood I was in today. I took a stroll through Nara with my Minolta 135mm—a lens that looks admittedly a bit awkward when mounted on the GFX. On this large format sensor, it behaves like a 107mm equivalent. It’s actually quite easy to handle, though I know this particular focal length isn’t exactly a crowd favorite.

Personally, I think it’s a highly recommended angle for street photography.

Despite being an old lens, I love the way it renders. It feels like it captures “Nara as it is”—it makes me think, “Ah, yes, this is Nara.”

今日は明るい椿井商店街

ここは光があるときは、信じられないぐらい綺麗なんですが、曇りとか雨の日は地獄みたいな雰囲気なので面白い。差が凄すぎるカオスの吹き溜まり。

A Bright Day at Tsubai Shopping Arcade

When the light hits this place just right, it’s unbelievably beautiful. But on cloudy or rainy days, the atmosphere turns into something closer to hell—and that’s what makes it so interesting. It’s a chaotic whirlpool where the contrast is just too extreme.

単焦点レンズで歩くと面白い

同じ街でもレンズを変えれば、撮り方が変わるし飽きない。
ただこれ、ズームレンズだとなんか違った感じになるのかもしれない。
一回の撮影で色々な画角で撮れてしまうので、なんかもったいないと思うんですよね。
画角固定で歩くと、毎回違った景色で面白いのに。

Walking with a prime lens is an experience in itself.

Even in the same familiar streets, changing the lens changes the way you shoot—it never gets old. If I were using a zoom lens, I think it would feel different. Having access to every focal length in a single session feels like a bit of a waste, in a way.

There’s something far more rewarding about walking with a fixed angle; it forces you to see a different version of the world every single time.

古都の日常に触れる、ならまち散策

奈良公園の賑わいとは対照的に、穏やかな時間が流れる奈良町周辺。
元興寺の旧境内を中心としたこのエリアには、歴史ある町家を改装したカフェやギャラリーが点在しています。
伝統的な「町家造り」の美しさを眺めながら、古いものと新しいものが共存する奈良の懐の深さを感じられる、深呼吸したくなるような場所です。

Naramachi Stroll: Touched by the Daily Life of the Ancient Capital

In contrast to the bustling energy of Nara Park, a gentle serenity flows through the Naramachi area. Centered around the former precincts of Gango-ji Temple, this district is dotted with charming cafes and galleries housed in beautifully preserved Machiya (traditional townhouses).

As you admire the aesthetic of the classic Machiya architecture, you can truly feel the depth of Nara—a place where the ancient and the modern coexist in harmony. It is the kind of place that invites you to take a deep, slow breath and just be.

日本、奈良県奈良市