The $449 Petzval 55mm f/1. 7 Mark II Bokeh Control Art Lens from Lomography is the first Petzval lens designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless camera systems like the Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Sony E.
It’s also fantastic. Much like the Petzval 80. 5mm f/1. 9 lens I reviewed previously, the 55mm f/1. 7 Mark II Lens was created […]. petapixel.com
Lomography has launched its twelfth Kickstarter campaign with its new Petzval 80. 5mm F1. 9 MKII Art lens. This 180th Anniversary Edition of the 19th-century portrait lens features 4 elements in 3 groups, F1. dpreview.com »
2020-02-06 21:43
Lomography has announced the new Petzval 55mm f/1. 7 lens, its first Petzval Art lens created for full-frame mirrorless cameras. “The Petzval 55mm f/1. 7 is characterized by an optic that makes this lens perfect for attaining crystal clarity, even alongside its signature swirly bokeh,” Lomography says. petapixel.com »
2019-05-24 20:17
The Petzval 55 mm f/1.7 Art lens for full-frame Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z mirrorless cameras has just been announced. photographyblog.com »
2019-05-23 11:30
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