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SUMMARY
Lomography has released the Petzval Métamorphose 35mm f/1.8, an art lens for Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts that builds on the classic Petzval swirl with an adjustable, vortex-like rendering. This lens, inspired by Carl Friedrich Gauss's 1817 design, allows users to control the intensity of its perception-bending optical warp across seven levels, offering a sharp center with dynamic background effects. It features manual focus, a stopless aperture system, and filmmaking-friendly controls like follow-focus gearing, making it a creative tool for in-camera effects.
TAKEAWAYS
The Petzval Métamorphose lens offers adjustable vortex-like background distortions.
It is available for Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts.
The lens is inspired by an 1817 optical design and embraces imperfections for creative effects.
It includes manual focus, adjustable aperture, and filmmaking-oriented features.