Lomography Petzvalux
A REVOLUTION RE-IGNITED
It was 183 years ago when a man named Joseph Petzval transformed the art of photography forever. Inventing the world's first portrait lens. his innovative wide-aperture design enabled photographers to properly expose a single frame of film in 30 seconds rather than 10 minutes. This single optical advancement would lay the foundation for modern photography as we know it. Today, at Ancient Optics, we are proud to collaborate with Lomography to bring Petzval's legacy to the world of cinematography. Reigniting the revolution sparked by Lomography in 2013 by reinventing Petzval's signature optical design for modern photography with SLR and full-frame mirrorless cameras, we are now bringing this famous Petzval lens design to the world of cinematography. We are proud to announce a brand new set of fast, full-frame, user turntable, vintage cinema lenses… Lomography Petzvalux.
Using a modified Mk5 G.L. Optics housing and genuine Lomography Petzval glass, we took Joseph's brilliant design and adapted it to meet the needs of todays cinematographers. Our new optical designs have added three focal lengths to the classic Lomography Petzval lineup, while maintaining the signature look throughout. There are now five focal lengths making the first ever complete set..27, 38, 55, 80, 120. All lenses were designed to work with Full Frame sensors, but they also produce amazing character-rich results with S35 sensors.
A bold new look for moving images. This new set, with its signature swirling bokeh, incorporates a unique tuning ring called "Bokeh Control" originally developed by Lomography. Dial in your own look on set with strength adjustments measured from 1 to 7. Cinematographers have never had more control of their image with repeatable, consistent, real time adjustments to bokeh spherical aberration, and sharpness.
Consistency is key. All the focal lengths share the same Lomography Petzval DNA, so characteristics like center sharpness, field distortion, color rendition and flare qualities remain consistent from one lens to the next. All lenses have 330-degree focus rotation, 15-blade circular iris, and stainless steel LPL mounts. Elegant brass accent rings pay homage to the legendary all brass Petzval lens from 1840. This set is truly a game-changer…..now bringing the Lomography Petzval revolution to cinema!
