From Simple Lens To Complete System: A How-To Of Perfect Combinations

To get the best performance from a lens, it's important to carefully adapt it to the camera or large format imaging sensor. This guide provides a detailed overview of how to create a perfectly combined system.

By understanding the magnification factor and the object-to-image distance, you'll learn the best practices for lens configuration, including reversing the lens for image enlargement. The guide also covers important calculations for the flange-to-image distance and discusses the advantages of V-Mount connections over threaded mounts, special aperture settings, and the use of extension tubes and camera adapters.