Posts for Tag: lenses

Project ZenzaNOT (1/4):  Making multi-element art-bokeh lenses for Bronica from surplus $5 glass

Project ZenzaNOT (1/4): Making multi-element art-bokeh lenses for Bronica from surplus $5 glass

November 1, 2026

I built three swirly / tie-dye lenses for the Bronica S2, with 3d printed native-mounting housings

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Project ZenzaNOT (2/4):  The 3d printed lens housing and SCADwright

Project ZenzaNOT (2/4): The 3d printed lens housing and SCADwright

November 1, 2026

A snap-together 3d printed housing for the Bronica S2, using SCADwright

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Project ZenzaNOT (3/4):  The lens design process

Project ZenzaNOT (3/4): The lens design process

November 1, 2026

Treating lens design as an optimization problem over cheap surplus elements, with AI-built tools and 1930s optical formulas

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Project ZenzaNOT (4/4):  What makes a lens swirl

Project ZenzaNOT (4/4): What makes a lens swirl

November 1, 2026

What swirl actually is, and which optical properties of a lens produce it

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A Focusing Scale Generator for the Bronica S2

A Focusing Scale Generator for the Bronica S2

June 12, 2026

Select your focal lengths, and export to PDF for paper or DXF for engraving

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A perfect match of art deco + midcentury modern: Kodak Six-16 ~127mm f4.5 lens on Bronica S2A

A perfect match of art deco + midcentury modern: Kodak Six-16 ~127mm f4.5 lens on Bronica S2A

January 19, 2026

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My first attempt at designing and building a lens from scratch

My first attempt at designing and building a lens from scratch

August 8, 2025

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The little known alternative to the Hasselblad SWC: the Nikkor D 40mm f4 aka the Bronica SWF/F (Super Wide & Fucking Fat)

The little known alternative to the Hasselblad SWC: the Nikkor D 40mm f4 aka the Bronica SWF/F (Super Wide & Fucking Fat)

March 26, 2025

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Bronica S2a, sporting a box camera lens with a Martini bottle cap aperture, taking this photo of itself; or how to make a medium format hobo lens for <$10

Bronica S2a, sporting a box camera lens with a Martini bottle cap aperture, taking this photo of itself; or how to make a medium format hobo lens for <$10

February 26, 2025

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Bronica S2a Telephoto madness: the Komura 500mm f/7 (or with teleconverter, 1 meter f/14!)

Bronica S2a Telephoto madness: the Komura 500mm f/7 (or with teleconverter, 1 meter f/14!)

November 27, 2024

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