Bratislava with a special lens

I conducted an experiment where I mounted a large format lens onto a digital camera, as shown in the photo.

The camera is a Nikon Df, and I used an adapter to attach the large format lens to the camera body. This setup allowed me to explore the unique optical characteristics of large format glass on a modern digital sensor.

The process involved carefully aligning the lens and ensuring a secure fit with the adapter. One of the main challenges was achieving proper focus, as large format lenses are not designed for digital cameras and often require precise manual adjustment. Additionally, the lens projects a much larger image circle than the camera sensor, resulting in a cropped field of view and a distinctive rendering style.

This experiment gave me the opportunity to capture images with a unique depth of field and bokeh, combining the classic qualities of large format optics with the convenience and immediacy of digital photography. The photo above documents my custom setup and the successful integration of these two different photographic technologies.