As the serene morning sun bathed Lake Motosu in its light, a not-so-ancient yet charming Ai Nikkor 50mm f/1.4S lens was my choice for the day’s casual photography play. This slightly older manual focus lens brought a touch of nostalgia and a different kind of joy to capturing the timeless grandeur of Mount Fuji.
Photo Description – Fuji’s Classic Frame
The Ai Nikkor lens, a nod to the past in my modern photographic toolkit, captured Lake Motosu and Mount Fuji with a character that only a lens with a history can. It’s not about the sharpness or the perfection of the image but about the experience and the story that unfolds as you manually bring the world into focus.
Story Behind the Photo – Revisiting Simplicity
An unexpected free moment led me to Lake Motosu View Park, where I decided to step back from the high-tech world and enjoy the simple pleasure of manual photography. The 50mm lens, a focal length once known as ‘standard’ for its natural perspective, brought me closer to the scene, making the experience of photographing Mount Fuji feel more intimate and engaging.
From an Amateur Photographer’s Perspective – Playful Focus
Opting for a lens that harkens back to simpler times of photography, I found delight in the manual focus dance. It’s less about capturing a picture and more about playing with the elements of composition, light, and shadow – all while the majestic Mount Fuji serves as a patient subject for my lens-play.
Equipment and EXIF Information
- Camera: Nikon Df
- Lens: Ai Nikkor 50mm f/1.4S (Slightly Older Manual Focus)
- Shutter Speed: 1/4000s
- Aperture: f/8
- ISO: 400
- Exposure Value: 0
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