35mm Joseph Petzval Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens f/2.0

A modern interpretation of Joseph Petzval’s 1840 optical design. These lenses deliver a distinctive visual character built around a sharp center and a painterly swirl in the out-of-focus areas, enhanced by warm veiling glare and gentle flares.

The focus-coupled bokeh control system allows adjusting the swirl intensity across seven levels via a dedicated ring — without shifting focus, enabling smooth visual transitions in motion.

Designed with cinematography in mind, the lenses feature de-clicked control rings, a 180° focus throw, and standard 0.8 mod gears for seamless integration with follow-focus systems.

A dual aperture system expands creative possibilities, allowing both traditional exposure control and the use of drop-in plates to shape bokeh into unique patterns.

The 35 mm focal length offers remarkable flexibility, while a refined optical design delivers a larger sharper image area than with the other focal lengths, surrounded by beautifully swirling bokeh. This enhanced control makes it easy to compose off-center subjects and embrace artistic framing techniques like the golden ratio, and even capture a two-shot or double, unlocking a new level of creative expression for both photographers and filmmakers.