PETZVAL (27, 35, 55, 80.5mm) T1.7-1.8-1.9 - FF

Lomography has introduced a new lineup of manual prime lenses in the Joseph Petzval Focus Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens Series. These lenses take the original 1840 Petzval optical formula and bring it into the modern world. They are fully manual, built with real character, and designed for full-frame mirrorless systems.

The bokeh control ring is the other key piece of the design. It gives you direct, physical control over how much swirl you want in the shot. You don’t have to stop down or swap anything out to change the look. Just turn the ring and keep shooting. It’s fast, intuitive, and lets you shift the mood of a scene without breaking your flow. Whether you’re going subtle or going full weird, it’s one of the few tools that actually makes dialing in a specific look feel fun.

Each lens also includes a dual aperture system. You can use the standard stopless diaphragm for clean exposure control, or drop in custom-shaped rear plates for weird, stylized bokeh effects. It’s a simple way to push the look even further without touching a single setting in-camera.