Lomo’Instant Wide Glass claims to be “the sharpest instant camera on earth”

Lomography has announced the Lomo’Instant Wide Glass, the improved version of its Lomo’Instant Wide. What sets it apart is a glass lens, which is much sharper and overall better than the plastic lenses most instant cameras have. Lomography even dares to call it the “sharpest instant camera on earth,” so let’s see what it brings to the table.

The Lomo’Instant Wide Glass comes with a high-quality 90mm multi-coated glass lens. The company promises unparalleled sharpness and accurate color reproduction on Instax Wide film. With a minimum focusing distance of just 0.3 meters, the camera can capture subjects up close with great detail.

This camera offers full programmatic shutter and aperture settings, as well as manual and experimental modes for creative control. It also has a PC-sync flash port and tripod mount.

The additional manual f/22 aperture stop allows for greater control over depth of field, making it ideal for portraits and landscapes.

Here are the specs:

• Instant Film Format: Fujifilm Instax Wide
• Focal Length: 90 mm (35 mm equivalent)
• Multiple Exposure: Yes
• Auto Exposure: Advanced Auto Exposure
• Available Apertures: f8, f22
• Batteries: 4×AA (camera), 1×CR2025 (remote)
• Cable Release: No
• Instant Camera Family: Lomo’Instant Wide
• Flash: Built In Flash, PC – Flash Plug
• Remote Control Shutter Release: Yes
• Shutter Speed: 1/125 – 8s in Auto Mode; 30s in Bulb Mode;
• SKU: li950lux

When it comes to the price, it’s pricier than its plastic older brother. While the The Lomo’Instant Wide costs $169, the Glass version will set you back $279. While the glass lens certainly beats the plastic one, there are still limitations when shooting with instant film. Still, I think portraits look significantly better with this lens, at least judging from sample images. Take a look at some of them below, and if you like what you see, you can get the camera here.

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