Lensbaby recently announced a new Petzval-inspired Twist 28mm f/3.5 full-frame manual-focus pancake lens with a classic swirling character:
- Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon
- Petzval-Inspired Swirl
- Fixed f/3.5 Aperture
- Lens design: 4 elements in 3 groups
- Antireflective Multicoated Lens Element
- Weight: 140g
- Minimum focusing distance: 200mm (8 inches)
- For Canon RF, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Sony E, and MFT mounts
- Price: $190
- Additional information:
The Twist 28 draws on 19th-century Petzval optical design, which produces a sharp center of focus with a swirling blur effect in the outer portions of the frame. At 28mm, this optical characteristic applies across a wider field of view than prior Twist lenses, which photographers have used to create layered, motion-influenced images in tighter focal lengths.
