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Yes, the Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens is optimized for both analog and digital SLR cameras, including Nikon F mount digital cameras. It can also be adapted for use with various mirrorless camera systems using the appropriate adapter.
The Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens is well-suited for photographers and cinematographers who wish to achieve a dreamy, soft-focus aesthetic with a vintage charm. It's versatile for portrait, landscape, and artistic photography where the photographer desires creative control over depth of field and bokeh effects.
The creative apertures provided with the Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens, such as Waterhouse, Lumiere, and Aquarelle, allow photographers to achieve various bokeh effects. Waterhouse apertures create classic bokeh, Lumiere gives a radiant, soft light effect, and Aquarelle produces a painterly, watercolor-like impression in the background.
The achromatic design of the Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens minimizes chromatic aberrations and delivers images with a unique, ethereal quality. It envelops photos in a veil of light, reminiscent of the very first photographs, and provides a distinct, artistic look.
Absolutely, the Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens is optimized for both still photography and videography, offering filmmakers the ability to create atmospheric, vintage-style footage with a dreamlike quality.
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Nikon F
APS-C
Standard
Nikon D100, Nikon D1H, Nikon D1X, Nikon D200, Nikon D2H, Nikon D2X, Nikon D2Xs, Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300s, Nikon D3100, Nikon D3200, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3400, Nikon D3500, Nikon D3S, Nikon D3s, Nikon D3x, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D40x, Nikon D4s, Nikon D5, Nikon D50, Nikon D500, Nikon D5000, Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5300, Nikon D5500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D6, Nikon D60, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D70, Nikon D700, Nikon D7000, Nikon D70s, Nikon D7100, Nikon D7200,
Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat
Base
Z299ALBN
Black
Manual Focus
64mm
f/2.9
40.5mm
f/16
No
9007710003131








From the historic roots of photography emerges the Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm f/2.9 Art Lens for Nikon F in a sleek black finish. This lens, a modern interpretation of the first lens in history, bestows your Nikon F with an unparalleled dreamy aesthetic. It's also adaptable for use with mirrorless cameras via an adapter, making it a versatile addition to your photography gear.
This lens is optimized for both still and moving image photography, offering endless special effects and depth of field variations. Whether you're a cinematographer or a photographer, the Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens is an essential tool for creating captivating visuals.
Compatibility extends beyond Nikon F bodies to include Sony Alpha series, Fuji X-Pro 1, Micro 4/3 cameras, and more when used with an adapter. This broad compatibility makes it a flexible choice for photographers working with various camera models.
The unique achromatic design of the Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens imparts a striking, alluring veil of light to your shots, reviving a long-lost aesthetic in modern photography. With a focal length of 64mm and apertures ranging from f/2.9 to f/16, this lens offers a wide spectrum of moods and special effects.
The lens features a newly developed optical design that delivers wonderfully soft results at aperture values below f/4 and razor-sharp, deeply contrasted results from f/5.6. The inclusion of Waterhouse, Lumiere, and Aquarelle apertures further enhances creative freedom, allowing for beautiful bokeh effects.
As part of the Lomography Art Lens family, the Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens is meticulously hand-assembled and equipped with the latest technology and multi-coated glass elements. These lenses produce vivid, strong, and beautiful images and are compatible with a wide range of camera models.
The Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens is a testament to Lomography's commitment to reinvigorating historic aesthetics. Based on the achromat design from 1835, this lens recreates the distinctive look of the earliest photographs in history.
Experience dazzling adventures in photography with the Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm Art Lens. Its newly developed optics and the addition of Lumiere and Aquarelle lens hoods create radiant, soft light and a profound painterly effect, akin to watercolor masterpieces. This lens is not just a tool, but a gateway to a world of creative possibilities.
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