Lomography Experimental Lens Kits
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Kosh
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Lomography Launches New 'Swirly' Portrait Lenses at $599
Portrait photographers rejoice, Lomography has launched new lenses that will bring a smile to your face. Here's a look.
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A Bold New Era for Joseph Petzval Begins
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Lomography Joseph Petzval Series of Lenses Launched with Artistic Bokeh Control | CineD
Lomography launches three Joseph Petzval lenses for mirrorless cameras, combining vintage swirl with modern control.
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How Lomography Brings 19th-Century Optics to Photographers in 2025
How Lomography preserved the swirly bokeh spirit of very old Petzval lenses.
Joseph Petzval Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens Launch Bundle
Save 225 EUR / 250 USD with this bundle deal including the Joseph Petzval 35 f/2, 55 f/1.7 and 80.5 f/1.9 Art Lenses. Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, we have reimagined Joseph Petzval’s iconic portrait lens in a series of focal lengths introducing the focus-coupled bokeh control...
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.- Focal Length: 27 mm
- Lens Aperture System: Stopless Iris Style Aperture, Drop In Special Aperture Plates
- Closest Focusing Distance: 0.27 m
- Lens Focusing: Manual Focusing Ring, Mod 0.8 Follow Focus Gear
- Available Apertures: Stopless f/1.7 – f/22
- Filter Thread: 77 mm
- Lens Material: Multi–Coated Glass
- Lens Body Material: Anodized Aluminum
- Lens Family: Joseph Petzval Focus-Coupled
Lomography Joseph Petzval 27mm Art Lens Not for Photographers?
If you're a photographer considering the Lomography Joseph Petzval 27mm Art Lens in your kit be warned - this was intended for video.
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Joseph Petzval Métamorphose 35/1.8 Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens
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Lomography's 35mm f/1.8 Petzval Lens Has Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control
Lomography's latest combines the unique out-of-focus area of Petzval lenses with seven levels of bokeh control.
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This New Lomography Lens Offers Seven Levels of Swirly Bokeh
Lomography is one of the few companies launching lenses that come with impressive bokeh. Here's the latest addition to it.
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Quick Answer
Lomography’s Joseph Petzval Métamorphose 35mm f1.8 is the latest addition to the growing portfolio of swirly bokeh lenses. However, what is different this time is that it comes with seven adjustable levels of swirling and warping bokeh. The lens is inspired by a 19th-century optical design by the company.
- Aperture: Dual aperture system: stopless iris-style aperture from f1.8 to f22, plus drop-in rear aperture plates
- Iris & Bokeh Control Rotation: 90°
- Field of View: 62°
- Mounts: Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E
- Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
- Closest Focusing Distance: 0.35m
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Focusing Mechanism: Helicoid, with 180° focus throw
- Electronic Contacts: None
- Follow Focus Gear: MOD 0.8, compatible with standard follow-focus systems
- Built-in 1/4-inch lens support: Yes, for secure mounting on gimbals, tripods, or rigs
- Detachable lens hood: Yes
- Price: $649 USD