Lomography has unveiled the Joseph Petzval Métamorphose 35 f/1.8 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens, a new manual full-frame prime designed for Sony E-mount, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. Announced on October 6, 2026, the lens introduces a unique focus-coupled bokeh control ring that allows photographers to adjust the rendering of out-of-focus areas across seven distinct levels. At one end, the bokeh produces a restrained, soap bubble-like effect, while at the other, it delivers a stretched optical warp for more dramatic, artistic background blur.

The lens is positioned as a creative tool for photographers and videographers seeking expressive control over depth and texture in their imagery. By integrating bokeh adjustment directly into the focusing mechanism, Lomography aims to streamline the creative process, enabling real-time shifts in visual mood without changing aperture or composition. This approach aligns with the company’s history of producing specialty optics that emphasize artistic expression over clinical precision.

While the lens is manual focus only, its compatibility with Sony E-mount systems means it can be used on Sony’s professional-grade Alpha series cameras, which are renowned for their advanced autofocus performance and high-resolution sensor technology. Sony’s mirrorless platforms, such as the Alpha 1 and Alpha 7R V, offer fast, reliable autofocus and excellent low-light capabilities, making them well-suited to pair with creative manual lenses like the Métamorphose 35 f/1.8.

Lomography’s announcement highlights a growing trend in the creator economy toward hybrid tools that blend vintage optical character with modern mount compatibility. The Joseph Petzval Métamorphose 35 f/1.8 invites users to explore analog-inspired aesthetics while leveraging the technological strengths of current mirrorless ecosystems, particularly those from Sony, Canon, and Nikon. The lens is expected to appeal to portrait, editorial, and fine art photographers looking to differentiate their work through distinctive bokeh rendering.