Swirly bokeh gets dramatic! I love the look of Lomography’s new 35mm Petzval lens with crazy background blur
Shaking up the old formula, Lomography’s newest Petzval lens for full-frame mirrorless looks to move beyond a swirly blur. The post Swirly bokeh gets dramatic! I love the look of Lomography’s new 35mm Petzval lens with crazy background blur appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Lomography has unveiled a new addition to its Petzval lens family – the Joseph Petzval Métamorphose 35 f/1.8, a lens that creates a dreamy swirling effect in the out-of-focus areas of images. The new lens pushes the swirly bokeh effect to new heights, giving images an optical warp that draws the viewer's eye to the sharp center of the frame.
Lomography is marketing the Petzval Métamorphose 35 f/1.8 as a versatile lens for both photography and video, with gear rings compatible with follow focus systems and stopless control rings for smooth focus and exposure transitions. The long 180° focus throw makes it particularly well-suited for video use, offering more flexibility for smooth transitions.
The strength of the bokeh effect can be adjusted in seven levels, from a subtle softening of the edges to a dramatic optical warp. Like other Petzval lenses, the Métamorphose supports the addition of aperture plates for distinctive bokeh shapes. While Lomography is known for its analog photography expertise, the Petzval lenses are now available for digital systems, with the Joseph Petzval Métamorphose 35 f/1.8 fitting Canon RF, Sony E, and Nikon Z full-frame mounts.
The lens features a stylish black and silver design, and while the overall look is similar to the rest of the series, it does stand out with its unique optical warp effect.
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