You’re probably wondering what’s the point of manual focusing when your camera has astonishing autofocus skills at your fingertip? Literally! The simple fact is that even the best AF systems are fallible, so being prepared to lend a helping hand means no shots are missed. The other compelling reason for going manual, whether with an AF lens or a manual model, is that it involves you intimately in the picture-taking process for an even more satisfying photographic experience.
Manual manoeuvres
The lens market is constantly evolving with new products seemingly being introduced every week, and it’s what’s happening in the arena of manual focus lenses that’s exciting.
At the top end we have brands such as Irix, Leica, Meyer Optik, Voigtländer and Zeiss and at much more affordable prices there’s a plethora of brands, mostly from the Far East. With all due respect to those purveyors of fine glass, the really interesting stuff is coming from brands perhaps new to many UK photographers. Pat yourself on the back if you’ve heard of TTartisans, 7artisans, AstroHori,
