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Are you a videographer looking for ultimate creativity in highlighting your subjects? Look no further than our Petzval Art Lenses. Designed for modern-day SLR or full-frame mirrorless cameras, these handcrafted lenses celebrate Joseph Petzval’s historical design whilst showcasing fascinating features such as distinctive bokeh control. Optimized for motion, a helicoid focusing mechanism and stopless aperture diaphragm enable you to focus and f-stop whilst the camera is rolling.
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Petzval at the Oscars
The cinematic sensation, Poor Things, is a thrilling masterpiece by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos. A visually stunning experience, it was shot on 35 mm motion-picture film, and we’re super excited that our Petzval lenses made a captivating cameo, chosen for their unique aesthetic. The film has bagged a staggering 11 Oscar nominations and we want to wish good luck to all involved!
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“The portrait lenses were 58mm and 85mm [Lomography] Petzvals, which are known for their distinct bokeh, where the center is sharp and everything else spirals out of focus,’ […] these two primes were tuned to the filmmakers’ specs and shot at the widest apertures […] to produce a visually striking, era-appropriate look for singles and close-ups.”
—Robbie Ryan for The American Society of Cinematographers
Petzval 55 f/1.7 MKII Art Lens
A superb choice for all your cinematography needs, this unique optic boasts seven levels of bokeh control, plus specially shaped aperture plates for further bokeh effects, so you can enjoy multiple looks in one. Suitable for a wide range of projects, the wide f/1.7 aperture makes it extra versatile even in low-light situations. For more information about using this lens for your videography needs, check in with Filmmaker Alexandru Don for an in-depth review!
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“What’s really cool about this lens is the fact that it has distortion control. You have up to seven stops of distortion control and I feel like every stop you move the lens it gives you a different feel and makes you feel like you’re shooting with a totally different lens”
—Alexandru Don
We’d like to thank the following people for their photos: Mixxpst & Alexandru Don with Photos by Atsushi Nishijima and Attila Szűcs, courtesy of Searchlight Pictures, 2023 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved, Yorgos Lanthimos.
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