In my master’s thesis What About the Lens, with the subtitle The Use of Vintage Lenses on Modern Digital Sensors, I examine the application of so-called vintage lenses, focusing on their optical characteristics, image texture, and the conscious inclusion of optical imperfections as an aesthetic tool. In the theoretical part, through a historical overview, I highlight the process of optical advancements throughout history while also listing the main types of lenses and the purposes of their use. Based on theory and practical examples of optical flaws, I analyze the characteristics of lenses as well as the possibilities of correcting optical aberrations. I also address the issues that arise when using old lenses in contemporary film productions and outline possible solutions for such use. Furthermore, I present the main alternatives for achieving optical imperfections, such as the use of filtration, post-production, and image processing. In the practical part, drawing on the process of making the film Hide and Seek, I reflect on the theoretical foundation. By presenting the entire process, from the initial concept to practical execution and post-production, I explore the aesthetic and narrative power that the choice of lens can bring.
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