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Lomography’s New Petzval Lenses
credits: Lomography
Lomography has launched two new Petzval lenses to complete a five-lens series. These are the Joseph Petzval Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control 27mm f/1.7 and 135mm f/2.5 Art. Petzval designs date back to the 1840s and are known less for optical perfection and more for their distinct character, most notably swirling bokeh, heavy fall-off toward the edges, and visible vignetting.
Technically, both lenses are manual-focus primes available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon RF. A key feature is the focus-coupled bokeh control ring, which lets you adjust the strength of the swirl across seven continuous levels. Unlike earlier implementations, this system is designed to avoid focus shifts when changing bokeh intensity, which is particularly useful for video work. The rings are de-clicked, gear positions are standardised across the series, and both lenses are compatible with follow-focus systems. Optically, Lomography says the designs are based on recalculations of Joseph Petzval’s original formulas, updated with modern multi-coated glass.
The 27mm f/1.7 focuses as close as 0.3 meters, uses a 77mm filter thread, and covers an ultra-wide perspective with strong field curvature. The 135mm f/2.5 stretches the look to the telephoto end, with a 1.5-meter minimum focus distance and a 67mm filter thread. Both lenses stop down to f/22 and use anodized aluminum housings. Pre-orders are open now, with the 27mm expected in April 2026 and the 135mm in June. Each lens is priced at $599.
You can see full details on Lomography’s website here
The Latest Nikon Rumours
credits: Nikon
Rumours suggest Nikon is lining up a fairly busy year for Z-mount lenses in 2026. The most talked-about release is a Nikkor Z 120–300mm f/2.8 TC, which Nikonrumors now expects to arrive toward the end of 2026. This lens has been floating around in rumours for a while, including some uncertainty over whether it would be a 100–300mm or 120–300mm design. The latest info points to a 120–300mm, with a built-in teleconverter. That pretty much confirms it is probably not going to be cheap.
The 120–300mm won’t be alone, though. Nikon is also expected to continue refreshing its core professional zooms. After the 24–70mm f/2.8 II arrived in 2025, a new 70–200mm f/2.8 II is reportedly next, which would finally bring the full “Holy Trinity” up to date for the Z system. There is also talk of a new wide-angle lens for 2026, either a 14mm prime or a 14–24mm zoom. This one is expected to land at a more approachable price point.
On the prime side, a Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.4 is still said to be on Nikon’s internal roadmap, rounding out the 35mm and 50mm f/1.4 lenses. At the same time, Nikon is believed to be working on new cinema lenses to strengthen the video side of the system, especially for cameras like the ZR.
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