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Manual focus lenses: romantic, frustrating, beautiful, pointless.
Are they a relic of the past, or do they actually teach you something modern autofocus never could?

In this video, I take a tongue-in-cheek look at manual focus photography — comparing it to riding a café racer, celebrating the quirks, and admitting the pain. Along the way, I’ll share real images shot on classics like the Voigtländer Nokton, Zeiss Distagon, and vintage Nikon glass, plus some drone shots and motorbike metaphors for good measure.

If you’ve ever wondered whether manual focus is worth the hassle in 2025, this is your reality check.

📸 Gear mentioned in this video:
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2
Voigtländer Nokton 58mm f/1.4
Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/2
Zeiss Biogon f/2.8
Nikon Ai-S 135mm f/2.8
Nikon Ai-S 180mm f/2.8

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Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro (Bike, sarcasm, and MF obsession)
0:23 – Why manual focus still tempts us
1:05 – Autofocus proves its point (literally)
1:58 – The perks: DoF, build, and learning curve
3:17 – Tricks: Zone focus & low light
4:07 – When video meets MF
4:24 – The hidden frustrations
5:08 – The modern renaissance
6:01 – Conclusion & wrap-up
8:19 – Outro + Bonus

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