Petzval 55 f/1.7 MKII Art Lens Black Aluminium Canon RF

Introducing the New Petzval 55 f/1.7 MKII Art Lens in black anodized aluminum for a cool, contemporary finish.

Designed for still and motion photography and boasting beautiful swirly bokeh effects, this extraordinary Art Lens is ready for all kinds of cinematic and photographic adventure. It sports a long-throw focusing ring for smooth focus shifts while shooting as well as a Waterhouse Aperture System for endless experimental effects. Best of all, the built-in Bokeh Control Ring lets you select the level of swirl you desire for an unparalleled level of creative expression in one lens.

A dual aperture system lets you choose between 8-blade diaphragm aperture system or the Waterhouse Aperture System – produce rich and patterned backgrounds through the insertion of special shape aperture plates.

Capture authentic vintage aesthetics from the 19th century with your contemporary mirrorless cameras.

Sweep from sharp to soft with small apertures rendering razor sharpness and large ones rendering stunning swirly bokeh effects.

Dampened long-throw focusing ring for smooth focus shifts while the camera is rolling.

Deliciously dreamy to strikingly sharp – rather than changing the aperture to modify the bokeh effect, the New Petzval 55 f/1.7 MKII Art Lens includes a dedicated Bokeh Control Ring – for more flexibility than any other traditional lens.

Get velvety swirly bokeh across the frame thanks to the unique Petzval optic design which is unlike any other lens out there.

Join the family of Petzval pioneers around the world all sharing their best tips, tricks and results from shooting with this extraordinary lens.

Large f/1.7 aperture for great low-light performance and beautiful foreground and background blur.

Available in three gorgeous finishes. Choose between satin brass or black painted brass for a vintage look and black anodized aluminum for a more contemporary feel.

55 mm focal length ideal for compressing perspective when taking portraits and closing in on small details.

The first Petzval Art Lens built specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Coming standard with mounts for Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E and many more when using an adapter.