Lomo Petzval 80.5mm f/1.9 MKII
Announced February 1, 2020
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Lomo Petzval 80.5mm f/1.9 MKII updates a classic 19th-century portrait design for modern mirrorless systems with a durable metal build and creative bokeh controls. While it offers a unique, swirly aesthetic and versatile aperture options, the lens requires a learning curve for manual focus and lacks weather sealing.
Weighted from 3 reviewer scores
Early scores
Pros
- Creative bokeh and aperture control systems
- Durable metal construction
- Optimized for mirrorless cameras and video workflows
- Compact and lightweight form factor
- Sharp image quality at smaller apertures
Cons
- Manual focus operation can be difficult
- No weather sealing protection
- Requires a learning curve for composition
- Filter mounting is inconvenient
- Unintended adjustment of clickless rings
- Launch price $1,326 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 80.5mm f/1.9
- Mount & coverage Canon EF, Nikon F Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Filter thread 67mm
- Autofocus motor Manual Focus
- Weight & size 689g
What the Reviewers Say
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- PetaPixel 8.5/10
The Petzval 80.5mm f/1.9 is suitable for both professional as well as creative reasons, and -- perhaps most importantly -- it's just a blast to shoot.
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Lomography have reinvented Joseph Petzval's 19th century portrait lens for modern times and its now compatible with a wide range of cameras.
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The Lomography New Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MKII is the best version of the lens the company has delivered to date—the very welcome addition of an internal aperture alone is worth choosing it over first two versions, which were offered for SLR systems.
