Lomography has launched the Lomogon 32mm F2.5, a compact lens with full frame sensor coverage and a unique wheel of aperture stops that protrudes from the barrel.
Fitted with the Lomogon Circular Aperture Disk the lens uses a series of five round holes cut into a disk of metal as its aperture control. The toothed disk sticks out from the lens and is turned by the user to drop the desired hole behind the front element - a bit like Waterhouse stops from the 1850s. The holes in this disk correspond to F2.5, F4, F5.6, F8 and F11 - and each is completely round as they arenīt created by an iris.
The Lomogon uses 6 coated elements in 6 groups, has a 62mm filter thread and a closest focus distance of 0.4m. Developed with Russian manufacturer Zenit and built in China, Lomography says the Lomogon uses `the finest glass opticsī and is assembled by hand. The result, according to the company, is high micro-contrast and `enhanced colorsī. It will be available in Nikon F and Canon EF mounts, and adapters can be used for other camera fittings.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 32 mm
Lens Construction: 6 elements in 6 groups
Maximum Aperture: f/2.5
Regular Apertures: dial aperture stops, f/2.5, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/11
Image Circle: 44 mm
Field of View: 68 degrees
Lens Mounting Profile: Canon EF and Nikon F
Electronic Contacts: No
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.4 m
Focusing Mechanism: Helicoid
Filter Thread: 62 mm
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If all goes well the Lomogon will begin shipping in November 2019 and will have a retail price of $499. During the Kickstarter campaign though, it can be had for as little as $299. For more information see the Lomogon Kickstarter page.
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