Lomopedia: New Petzval Lens 85

A modern reinvention of the 19th century Petzval, the New Petzval Lens 85 has been lauded for its classy appearance and outstanding features.

The New Petzval Lens 85 Canon EF mount in brass. This lens is also available in Nikon F mount, and in brass and black finish © Lomography

The New Petzval Lens 85 strikes a perfect balance between form and function: its brass body closely resembles the look of the original Petzval invented by Joseph Petzval in 1840, while its features deliver the lens' signature combination of sharp tack focus and swirly bokeh background. A Kickstarter project was launched by Lomography for the New Petzval Lens 85 in July 2013; a month later it was successfully funded, raising an astounding US$1,396,149 from 3,379 backers.

Photos Taken with the Petzval 85 Art Lens

Credits: iamsarahzanon, markcheah, rafakao, ricoinbrooklyn, shawnlin & dop

Technical specifications

Focal length: 85 mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.2
Apertures: Waterhouse aperture set, up to f/16. Also includes a solid aperture to seal the aperture opening when the lens is stored
Image circle: 44 mm
Weight: 24 oz / 0.68 kg
Lens length (mounting flange to lens cap): 113 mm
Field of view: 30 degrees
Lens mounting profile: Canon EF and Nikon F (analog and digital SLRs)
Electronic contacts: No
Closest focusing distance: 1 m (you can focus closer by adding extension tubes and close-up lenses)
Focusing mechanism: Gear rack focusing
Filter thread: 58 mm
Material: Brass, Glass


Drop by the New Petzval Lens 85 microsite to find out more about this product, or the Online Shop to order yours. Better yet, swing by Kickstarter to back our latest art lens, The Lomography New Petzval 58 Bokeh Control Art Lens!

written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-17 #gear #videos #lomopedia #review #lomopedia #petzval-art-lens #new-petzval-lens-85

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New Petzval 85 Art Lens

New Petzval 85 Art Lens

Photos shot with a New Petzval 85mm lens are immediately recognizable for their super-sharp focus areas and wonderful swirly bokeh effect.

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