One of the things that keep me shooting with film is the distinct nostalgic look it gives my photos. I’m sure that there’s a sustained interest in this visual style not only for photography projects but also for filmmaking. Fortunately, technology has made it possible for photographers today to get
Curious about vintage Nikon lenses? Start with these five. With the retro aesthetic still popular, it’s no surprise that many photographers continue to look for vintage lenses to pair and experiment with for their digital cameras. In today’s featured video, it’s the turn of Nikon fans to get an idea
It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. This week, we want to know: Do you collect any vintage, creative or specialty lenses? What
We’ve all been there. The gear closet, the dusty drawer, that forgotten corner of the shelf. In this photographer’s purgatory, lenses we once loved slumber, collecting more memories than megapixels. But listen up, shutterbugs! It’s time to give those old gems a second chance. Let’s face it, photography is a
Got some vintage lenses lying around? How about adapting them to your digital camera instead of letting them gather dust? It’s now a pretty common practice for those who want to experiment with the look. However, if this is the first time you’re learning about it, today’s featured video will
Thypoch, an emerging manufacturer of photo lenses with vintage look, is set to expand its popular Simera 35mm f/1.4 and Simera 28mm f/1.4 lenses to include Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts. This expansion comes in response to feedback from Thypoch’s fans and users, who have
Modern camera lenses are fantastic for many reasons; however, they’re boring, predictable and have hardly any character, which is a complete 180 compared to vintage lenses. Modern lenses have many advantages over vintage lenses. Nobody can deny this. Lightweight yet rigid plastics make carrying around modern lenses easy. Most modern
Not so long ago, I talked about how vintage lenses can still be equipped on most modern digital cameras and how the combo produces some really interesting results. I also shared a bunch of beautiful photos to demonstrate the unique “flavor” that it can add, especially for portrait photography. In
Part of the charm of many vintage lenses today is that you can still use them on DSLR or mirrorless cameras. They are known to add a retro or film look to digital photos, making them interesting tools for creative photography and video work. If you’re curious about adapting vintage
If you’re interested in vintage lenses, you must already be familiar with the Helios brand. The most popular of these Soviet lenses are the iconic Helios 44, 44-2 and Helios 40. But, do you feel like adding a rare member of the family to your vintage lens collection? Paris-based weird lens
If you’re into vintage lenses, there’s a great chance that you also find bokeh lenses interesting. The bokeh effect remains particularly popular for dreamy portraits, creative projects, and night photography. As such, it’s not surprising to see significant interest in adapting these lenses to digital cameras. Fortunately, you have several M42
Many vintage lenses from 1940s to the 1960s are actually radioactive. The yellow tinge on the front element is the telltale sign that a radioactive material was added to the optical glass. If you’ve never seen any of these lenses, you must be curious about the “look” that they create.
