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Whispers of the Summer Forest: Videographer Jihu Kim’s Dreamlike Imagery with the Joseph Petzval 27 mm f/1.7
written by hey_springtime on 2026-07-25 #gear #people #videos
Jihu Kim headed into the forest with the Joseph Petzval 27 mm f/1.7 Focus-Coupled Art Lens to capture dreamlike scenes. Using the lens’s unique swirly bokeh and immersive wide-angle perspective, he beautifully translated the feeling of being drawn into nature.
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Behind the Scenes of “Stessa Direzione”: Paolo Santambrogio and the Music Video Shot with Joseph Petzval Art Lenses
written by ginevramariottini on 2026-07-18 #people #videos
Between Los Angeles and the Mojave Desert, photographer and filmmaker Paolo Santambrogio created the music video for Paola Iezzi's Stessa Direzione with the Joseph Petzval Lenses. We interviewed him to take a behind-the-scene look at a journey through cinema, memories, and visions.
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Photographer yty Captures the Slower, Delicate Pace of Autumn with the Joseph Petzval 55 f/1.7 Art Lens
written by chinnychu on 2026-06-23 #places
yty is a Hong Kong-based photographer who enjoys capturing the subtle yet genuine emotional connections between people. This time, she tested the Joseph Petzval 55 f/1.7 Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art lens.
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A New Rhythm Behind the Lens: LomoAmigo Choi Song's First Impressions of the Joseph Petzval 27 mm f/1.7
written by hey_springtime on 2026-06-16 #gear #people
Fashion photographer Choi Song talks about slowing down his process with the Joseph Petzval 27 mm f/1.7 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens, and embracing a more deliberate approach that explores the Art Lens' unique character.
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Subtle Shifts & Ethereal Moments with Hoxu and the Lomogon 2.5/32 Art Lens
written by vinni02 on 2026-06-12 #gear #people
Photographer Hoxu captures fleeting expressions, unspoken emotions, and the lingering impressions they leave behind. For this shoot, Hoxu used the Lomogon Art Lens, keeping direction and staging to a minimum to focus on authentic, natural moments.
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Lens That Rewards Intention — Daniel Krzewiński on the Joseph Petzval 80.5 f/1.9 Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens
written by kopanskarchive on 2026-06-09 #gear
Polish photographer Daniel Krzewiński speaks about his experience with Joseph Petzval 80.5 f/1.9 Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens and gives us a sneak peek into his philosophy of crafting frames into fragments of a personal, visual fairytale.
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Yusuke Nakamura's Expansive Portraits with the Joseph Petzval 27 f/1.7's Swirling Bokeh
2026-05-30 #people
Portraiture is often thought of as challenging with wide angle lenses. Photographer Yusuke Nakamura shares thoughts on shooting portraits with the Joseph Petzval 27 f/1.7 Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens, the widest lens in the Petzval lineup to date.
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Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham: The Father of Modern Optics
written by eparrino on 2026-05-20 #culture #in-depth
You might not know the name Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham, but his groundbreaking achievements in the fields of optics, mathematics and physics laid the foundations for much of what we understand today.
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Luxurious Portraits by Robert Beasley with the Joseph Petzval 55 f/1.7 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens
2026-05-15 #people
UK-based photographer and videographer Robert Beasley likes to experiment with lenses and methods to distort his images subtly. We sent him the Joseph Petzval 55 f/1.7 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens, which he tested out at a luxury penthouse in central London.
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Thai Photographer Thin Thinnarat Shoots Idyllic Portraits with the Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens
written by nweerapat on 2026-05-10 #gear #people
We invited Thai photographer Thin Thinnarat to share his experience with the Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens, which he used to capture dreamy portraits inspired by a floral trend in Thailand.
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Antonis Ntinos on Crafting Dreamscapes with the Joseph Petzval 35mm f/2 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens
written by kopanskarchive on 2026-05-07 #gear
Musician and photographer Antonis Ntinos reflects on his experience with Joseph Petzval 35mm f/2 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens — a story of swirling bokeh, dreamy visions, and the art of slowing down time.
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Community Gallery: Spring of Rebirth
written by nate_soriano on 2026-05-02 #culture #people
From activities like hiking, cycling, and picnics to creative shots of flora with the Daguerreotype Acromat 2.9/64 Art Lens, this springtime we gain inspiration from the different ways our Community has been capturing the verdant season.
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Pablo Delamarche Reveals Nature’s Haunting Beauty Through Short Film Shot with Petzval lenses
2026-05-01 #gear
For his new short film shot deep in the Caribbean jungle, Pablo Delamarche faces extreme conditions and chooses Petzval lenses to reveal its full visual richness, with swirling blur, vibrant light, and a powerful sense of total immersion.
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Through a Cinematic Lens: Fourth Barleta Shoots with the Minitar-1 and Berlin Kino
written by reineso on 2026-04-30
Inspired by films, Fourth Barleta captures everyday life like scenes from a movie. Using the Minitar Art Lens and Berlin Kino film, he turns spontaneous moments into cinematic frames and visual stories.
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Petzval Artist of the Year Eric Schleicher on Sound Meditation on Short Film & Shooting the Petzval Art Lens Indoors
written by kopanskarchive on 2026-04-25 #videos
Eric Schleicher speaks about a short film that emerged from the happy marriage of sound bath meditation and the swirly bokeh of the Joseph Petzval 55 f/1.7 Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens.
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Petzval Artist of the Year Nick Suchak on Exploring Limbo Through Short Film “It's not quite time yet”
written by kopanskarchive on 2026-04-18 #people #videos
Video director, Nick Suchak, one of the winners of Lomography x Lens Addiction - Petzval Artist of the Year Competition, leads us through the creative process behind his newest short film shot with the Joseph Petzval 35 f/2 Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens.
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A Cinematic Gaze: Director Kim Taewoo and the Joseph Petzval 80.5 f/1.9 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens
written by hey_springtime on 2026-04-03 #gear #people #videos
Director Kim Taewoo shares his experience with the Joseph Petzval 80.5 f/1.9 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens, discussing the lens' distinct swirling bokeh, his emotion-focused style, and practical insights for filmmakers.
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A Technical & Conceptual Look at the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens with Adrian Norbert Cuper
written by wiktoria on 2026-03-26 #gear
Adrian Norbert Cuper explores the strengths and visual character of the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens, revealing why this lens remains an analogue favorite for its distinctive contrast, smooth transitions, and expressive imagery.
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Learning with Lomography: Sculptural Silhouettes with SoFA Design Institute
written by reineso on 2026-03-25 #people
At SoFA Design Institute's graduate show in the Philippines, students unveiled bold collections while capturing the energy backstage on film, preserving the anticipation and spirit beyond the runway.
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Motion Frozen: Portrait Photography by Jillian Barker
written by kopanskarchive on 2026-03-15 #people
Photographer Jillian Barker shares the process behind her portraits that capture dreamy compositions with motion effects, including a LomoMission-winning photo, and her experience with the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens.
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A Conversation Across Time: Kalliope Amorphous on the "Midcentury Archive"
written by lynne57 on 2026-03-14 #culture #people #places
Artist and photographer Kalliope Amorphous explores the care and stewardship behind "Midcentury Archive", a curated collection of Martha Nickerson's personal photography, salvaged from the threat of oblivion.
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South Korean Studio Portrait 262 Shoots with the Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens
written by luesilla on 2026-02-22 #gear #people
Professional photography studio Portrait 262 explores new possibilities in portrait photography through a fine art and fashion-inspired shoot with the Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens.
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One Hundred Years of Optical History: The 19th Century Through Camera Lenses
written by lynne57 on 2026-02-20 #culture #in-depth
One hundred years of camera lens history in a flash! See all the major developments of early optical designs in this side-by-side series of nineteenth-century test shots.
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La Fille Renne in the Faroe Islands: An Analogue Immersion in Subarctic Landscapes
2026-02-19 #gear #people #places
La Fille Renne explored the Faroe Islands through analogue photography and cinema, capturing subarctic landscapes, local wildlife, and ever-changing light.
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From Music Videos to the Street: Zhang Kaibo’s Visual Experiment with the Joseph Petzval 55
written by jluo on 2026-02-07 #gear #people #videos
From street documentaries to stylized music videos, creator Zhang Kaibo pushes the Joseph Petzval 55 f/1.7 Focus-coupled Art Lens beyond technical testing, exploring how its swirly bokeh can reshape contemporary visual storytelling.
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Shooting with the Joseph Petzval Focus-coupled Art Lens: Gong Young-woon on Gear That Shapes the Mood
written by nhkim115 on 2026-01-29 #gear #people #videos
Seoul-based videographer Gong Young-woon recently worked with the Joseph Petzval 80.5 Focus-coupled Art Lens. Gong shares what it’s like to work with a lens that actively shapes both process and mood.
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The Complete Joseph Petzval Lineup: A Guide to Focal Length and Swirly Bokeh
written by sylvann on 2026-01-28 #news #videos
The launch of the 27 mm f/1.7 and 135 mm f/2.5 lenses completes the Joseph Petzval Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens series. We explore the full lineup and take a closer look at what each lens brings to cinematography.
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When Fashion Meets Bokeh: Luca Del Vigo on the Joseph Petzval 55 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens
written by ludovicazen on 2026-01-11 #gear #people #videos
Filmmaker Luca Del Vigo takes the Joseph Petzval 55 Focus-Coupled Art Lens onto the set of a fashion film shoot, exploring how its distinctive bokeh and focus-coupled design shape visual storytelling in motion.
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LomoMission: Petzval Protagonist Winners
written by denise on 2025-12-31 #gear #culture #news #people
These Lomographers channelled their subjects’ inner protagonists and captured cinematic portraits, spotlighting the charm of the Petzval Art Lens.
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Ben Fraternale: Not Just 'In An Instant'
written by chloefuller on 2025-12-26 #culture #people
Step into Analog on Hudson as Ben Fraternale talks film, experimentation, and building a studio that fuels the wild, brilliant engine behind 'In An Instant'.
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