5 Tips for Manual Focus - Mr. Ding 50mm f1.2 on Nikon Zf

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • Mood over perfection. (from 0:00).
  • Black diffusion. K&F filter glow (from 2:00).
  • Focus peaking. Blue (from 4:00).
  • Multiple shots. Adjust focus each (from 5:00).
  • Body micro-adjust. (from 6:00).

Nikon Zf: https://geni.us/NikonZfMirrorless

K&F Filter: https://geni.us/KFBlackDiffusion

Mr. Ding 50mm f/1.2: https://geni.us/MrDing50mm

I took the Mr. Ding Noxlux DG 50mm f1.2 on the Nikon Zf out for a night shoot in LA with friends, and I’m sharing manual focus tips, behind-the-scenes insights, and why I love this lens for mood over perfection.

FAQ

Why use focus peaking at f/1.2?

f/1.2 is extremely shallow, and peaking outlines what's in focus so you're not guessing.

How do you nail manual focus at f/1.2?

Take multiple shots while adjusting focus, and use your body to micro-adjust.

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Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.