Kickstarter project for Lomography Petzval lens ended

The Kickstarter campaign for the Petzval lens ended successfully today

The Lomography Petzval lens was successfully funded with $1,136,149.

Brass Lomography Petzval lens on white background with knurled focus knob, vintage cylindrical barrel and dark glass element.

Smiling woman at a gathering shot with Lomography Petzval lens, featuring warm bokeh and soft vintage-style depth

Glowing red Chinese lanterns with tassels captured with a Lomography Petzval lens, warm bokeh and shallow depth of field

Young person with dark hair smiling outdoors, shot on a Lomography Petzval lens with dreamy bokeh and warm vintage film tones.

After one month, the Kickstarter project for the Lomography Petzval lens ended today. A total of $1,136,149 was raised, equivalent to about 850,000 euros. The initial goal was only $100,000, which was reached in no time.

Each backer also receives a selection of Petzval images. Backers who paid enough for a lens also receive a cleaning cloth, a cotton bag for the lens and other items, a leather case for the Petzval lens, a lens cap, and 3 additional aperture plates for experimenting.

3379 backers supported this project. 11 of them contributed over $1,500 and will enjoy a trip to Vienna.

The Petzval lenses are expected to be delivered between late 2013 and early 2014.