Upcoming Lomography Lens Series Makes Your Photos Swirl Like a Witch’s Brew!

Jan 30, 2026

David Prochnow

A sample photograph — Control the chaos with the new Lomography Petzval lens set. (Photograph courtesy of Lomography)

Welcome to the world of Lomography optical wizardry, where science meets sorcery and lenses don’t just capture images they make your photos look possessed, but in a good way. Introducing the Joseph Petzval Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens Five Lens Bundle, a set of lenses that’s basically the Avengers of vintage cinematography, but way more stylish and a lot less spandex.

This isn’t your typical camera gear. Inspired by the original 1840s Petzval design, this lens series brings classic optical flair to modern mirrorless cameras with a twist: adjustable “swirly bokeh” that makes backgrounds melt, twirl, and pirouette like they’re in a ballet directed by Salvador Dalí.

Lomography Petzval lens set — The new Lomography lineup of Petzval lenses. (Photograph courtesy of Lomography)

A Complete Lens System in a Box

What’s in the box that’ll make your creative heart skip a beat?

Five focal lengths ranging from an expansive wide to a cozy telephoto, all handcrafted and ready to make your stills and video look like cinematic poetry.
Focus-coupled bokeh control to tweak your swirl without losing focus, perfect for when you want your background to dance but keep your subject chill.
Manual driving aperture, focus, and bokeh rings smoother than freshly churned butter.

Lomography 27mm Petzval lens — The newest 27mm lens addition to the Petzval lineup. (Photograph courtesy of Lomography)

Compatible with Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mirrorless mounts, this bundle isn’t just a set of lenses, it’s an artistic cheat code. Whether you’re shooting golden hour portraits, cinematic shorts, or just trying to impress your Instagram followers, these lenses turn every shot into something uniquely expressive.

So go on and unleash your inner Picasso and watch your photos swirl their way into internet legend.

Lomography 135mm Petzval lens — Go long with the new 135mm Petzval lens. (Photograph courtesy of Lomography)

Priced at $2,396 for the complete set with availability starting in June 2026, you can preorder your set today. You’ll receive the 35mm, 55mm, and 80.5mm lenses first and the 27mm and 135mm lenses later.

Enjoy.

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David Prochnow

Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.

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