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Lomography releases gold-plated Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm F2.9 lens

10 May

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Lomography is back with another variant of its Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm F2.9 Art Lens. The lens was first launched on crowdfunding website Kickstarter in early 2016, followed by a chrome-plated version introduced last summer. This time around, Lomography is offering a limited edition gold-plated version of the Achromat 2.9/64, that joining the chrome-plated and original black/brass variants.

The Gold Plated Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens is “wrapped in a glossy coat of real gold plate” applied to the underlying brass, says Lomography. The lens is otherwise the same as the others in the collection, including Canon EF and Nikon F mounting options, a helicoid focusing mechanism, 37-degree FOV, 40.5mm filter thread, and 64mm focal length.

Here are some sample photos captured with the Daguerreotype Achromat:

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The Gold Plated lens is available now globally from Lomography’s online store and Gallery Stores now for $ 550 USD. The brass, black, and chrome-plated versions are priced at $ 400 USD.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Lomography unveils chrome-plated Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens

27 Jul

Early last year, Lomography launched its then-new Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. The funding campaign was successful, and Lomography has decided to release a new version of the lens because of that success: the Chrome Plated Edition. The chrome plating lends the Art Lens a ‘classic, timeless look’ that is ‘stunning on both analogue and digital cameras,’ according to Lomography.

The Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens offers an F2.9 to F16 aperture range alongside a 64mm focal length, minimum 0.5m focusing distance, and construction that features 2 elements in 1 group. This particular lens model was designed by Lomography based on the lens used with the Daguerreotype camera in 1839; it includes a Waterhouse Aperture Plate and can be used for effects ranging from ‘silky soft focus’ to ‘crisp sharp shots.’

The Chrome Plated version of the lens is being offered in Nikon F and Canon EF mounts, though Lomography notes that support expands beyond those with the use of adapters. The lens is available now through Lomography’s online store as well as Gallery Stores across the world for $ 499/€499.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens launches on Kickstarter

07 Apr

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Lomography is seeking funds in its latest Kickstarter campaign to bring into production a Daguerreotype Achromat F2.9 to F16 65mm Art Lens, a recreation of the first photographic optic lens from 1839. The lens is designed to work with modern analog and digital cameras, and will be available in Canon EF and Nikon F mounts with support for ‘multitudes of other cameras using adapter mounts.’

The 64mm Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens will be available with black and brass finishes, and will support Micro Four Thirds cameras, the Fujifilm X-Pro1, Sony Alpha cameras and others using adapter mounts. An array of special effects are produced via Waterhouse Aperture plates; they range from what is described as an ‘ethereal soft focus’ at apertures below F4 to sharper effects with deep contrasts at aperture F5.6 and greater.

The special effects are created by inserting Waterhouse Aperture plates into a slot in the lens, positioning the plate in front of the lens elements. Three sets of plates are supported: Standard, Lumière, and Aquarelle. The latter two sets, Lumière and Aquarelle, were created by Lomography for this particular lens to create different effects in out-of-focus highlights.

By pledging to Lommography’s Kickstarter, supporters can reserve an early copy of the Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens, though certain backing options have been sold out, such as the brass ‘super early bird’ launch deal. Remaining pledge options include $ 400 for a brass or black-finish lens, $ 500 for a low serial number Nikon mount brass lens and $ 550 for an earlier September 2016 shipment rather than the later December shipment, among others.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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