The Lomography Petzval Portrait Lens

A project in New York, NY by Lomography
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A Legendary 19th Century Lens. Reinvented For Use With All Nikon F & Canon EF Mount Analog & Digital SLR Cameras.
Backers: 3379
Average Pledge Per Backer: $413

Funded: $1,396,149 of $100,000
Dates: Jul 25th -> Aug 24th (30 days)
Project By: Lomography
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Latest News

Why Lomography Loves Kickstarter

June 2nd - via: petapixel.com
Last week, Lomography announced their first instant film camera: the Lomo’Instant (a quirky name to match a quirky camera). And rather than outright launching the product, or even just announcing a shipping date, they chose to introduce the new camera through a Kickstarter campaign. (Read More)

It’s Time To STRETCH! Less Than 24 Hours Left To Hit The Final Goal

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Oooooh it’s getting exciting! Those final hours are clicking down and we are inching ever closer to the $1.4 million mark. If we manage to step over that target, the reward will most certainly be worth it for you guys and girls; we’ll give every... (Read More)

Very Last Chance To Upgrade & Aperture Comparison Photos

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! With less than 2 days to go until the Kickstarter campaign ends, we are getting very excited to see whether we can hit the final $1.4 million stretch goal. It’s going to be tight! Remember, if we manage to stretch past this goal, all... (Read More)

New Photos, New Videos & Some Friendly Reminders

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
A New Petzval Sample Photo Shot Using Canon 5D - View Hi-Res Hi everyone! It’s only been a day since we announced our new $1.4 million stretch goal and we are making good progress so far. Remember, it’s still possible to upgrade and edit your... (Read More)

Woohoo, We Hit $1.3 Million, Thanks Everyone! Great Additional Lomography Treats Available (And A Special Information Request)

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
A New Photo Shot With The Petzval lens On Canon 5D - View Hi-Res What a great start to the week! We just smashed through our $1.3 million stretch goal and it’s all thanks to you lovely people. That means that every backer for the Petzval Lens will... (Read More)

New Petzval Video, Crop-Sensor Sample Photos & Updated MTF Chart

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We are inching ever closer to the HUGE $1.3 million stretch goal. We keep saying thanks, but seriously, we mean it. This has been such an exciting project for us already; and we can't wait for you to join us on the journey after the... (Read More)

New Video With Our Latest Petzval Lens Sample & Lots More Photos!

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are getting steadily closer to the exciting $1.3 million stretch goal on Kickstarter. Remember, if we hit this amazing target, we will give all lens backers 3 additional Waterhouse Apertures (2 with a special shape and 1 which you can adapt). If... (Read More)

Lomography raises more than US$1 million to make new Petzval lens

August 8th - via: techgoondu.com
The photography community was abuzz when Lomography – the makers of plastic lens art film cameras – unveiled a fund raising campaign at Kickstarter.com to produce the Petzval (D)SLR Arts Lens two weeks ago. The campaign has now garnered more than US$1 million, surpassing the original US$100,000 goal by more than 10 times. (Read More)

Photos From New Petzval Lens Sample, Lens Engraving Details & Stretch Goal Reminder

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We recently received a brand new Petzval Lens sample from Russia and have been busy taking some quick first shots to share with you! Each of the photos were shot using the Canon 5D. We are now testing this new sample lens with video footage and more... (Read More)

Lomography Petzval Lens Kickstarter Raises $1 Million In a Week

August 5th - via: popphoto.com
Kickstarters can be a tricky thing. We've seen good ideas fail and total messes succeed (we're not naming any names), but for Lomography and their new/old Petzval lens, it has paid off huge. They hit their original $100,000 goal in four hours and cracked $1 million in about a week. (Read More)

$1.3 Million Stretch Goal: Pick Designs for 2 Waterhouse Plates and Watch Our Petzval Behind-the-Scenes Video

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Waterhouse Aperture Plate SurveyLast week, we opened up our new stretch goal for $1.3 million in pledges - If we hit this target, we will send every backer the following: 3 additional Waterhouse plates, 2 with a special shape which we will decide... (Read More)

Petzval Mega Update: $1 Million in Pledges, New Stretch Goal, Press Features and More New Photos

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank You for $1 Million in Pledges!We cannot believe our own eyes today that we hit the elusive $1 Million mark to support production of the Petzval (D)SLR Art Lenses. We sincerely thank you and we are committing ourselves to make a mindblowing lens... (Read More)

The Petzval at the Amusement Park, New Sample Photos, Pledge Caps and DSLR Views

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
A Night Out with the Petzval (D)SLR Art LensWe stepped out for a fun night-out at the Prater Amusement Park in Vienna - armed with a camera and the first Petzval (D)SLR Art Lens sample. See how this lens turns the night into artistic and cinematic... (Read More)

Answering some Petzval (D)SLR Art Lens Mount Questions, $1 Million Stretch Goal and Number Engraving Updates

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, have we got news for you! In this update, you'll find discussions on the $1 million stretch goal, a first look at the engraving as well as our developers' explanation regarding the mount questions everyone's been asking about. Read on... (Read More)

Focusing in on the Petzval lens and Panasonic FZ70

July 27th - via: framework.latimes.com
Lomography has teamed with lens maker Zenit to manufacture the Petzval lens, which was invented in 1840. The lens, with its unique sharpness and shallow depth-of-field along with its ability to produce a swirling blurred background, will feature either a more current Canon EF or Nikon F mount. (Read More)

The Petzval (D)SLR Art Lens in the Press (So Far)

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We are overwhelmed with the love and support that the Petzval Kickstarter Campaign has gotten from the press and media all over the world! Check out a few kind words our friends from the press had to say about the New Petzval D(S)LR Art Lens; TIME -... (Read More)

A Mega Petzval Update: Stretch Goals, New Premium Pledges Opened and Other Questions Answered!

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
A Big Thank You (Again)!First of all, we have reached our top tier thanks to all of you! To begin this update, all backers* will be receiving along with your Petzval lens the following thanks to the stretch rewards as promised:   - An exclusively... (Read More)

Stretching Beyond the Finish Line: Pledge for Petzval

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to those who have worked with us in making the biggest analogue comeback this century possible! Read more to find out how you can help and what other goodies are in store for you! Our Kickstarter campaign is in full swing and... (Read More)

A BIG thank you from Lomography for successfully funding the Petzval Project!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Words cannot express how happy the entire team at Lomography is to achieve such an unprecedented warm reception towards the Petzval lens. In less than 6 hours, we have achieved our target goal of $100,000 - and still going higher! As our grand salute... (Read More)

Thank You so Far in Backing the Lomography Petzval D(SLR) Art Lens!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
To our beloved backers, we'd love to thank you for all the support, reaching $60,000 strong (and going higher) in just a few hours that the pledge page has gone live! We're just a few dollars away to make this photographic dream for everyone a... (Read More)

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