This is a lens invented in 1840 in Russia, considered one of the very first and greatest lenses of all time by Joseph Petzval. Of which today would look like a vintage steampunk telescope.
The guys at Lomography are jumpstarting it on Kickstarter! Well who wouldn't want those lovely Bokehs created with a retro photo equipment made with the same specifications as it rolled out in 1840.
Petzval Portrait Lens Technical Specifications:
Here are some sample shots from the Petzval Portrait Lens attached to modern day SLRs Canon and Nikon.
Petzval Portrait Lens Technical Specifications:
- Focal Length: 85mm
- Maximun Aperture: f/2.2
- Apertures: Waterhouse aperture set, up to F/16
- Image Circle: 44mm
- Field of View: 30 degrees
- Lens Mounting Profile: Canon EF and Nikon F
- Electronic Contacts: No
- Closest Focusing Distance: 1m
- Focussing Mechanism: Gear Rack Focusing
- Filter Thread: 67mm
Here are some sample shots from the Petzval Portrait Lens attached to modern day SLRs Canon and Nikon.
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