I will be the first do it admit that I’ve become a bit of a monster to most folks after nearly two decades of reviewing camera gear. And to lots of folks, I’m the bad guy — but I’m not the villain. This is a much longer way of saying that the Lomography Joseph Petzval 35mm f2 is an incredible lens that puts artistry and human intent first instead of what the Japanese and other manufacturers are doing by making us all have the work done for us. This lens shakes it on the dancefloor in a time when people are too afraid to dance because they’ll be made fun of on social media. It is authentic to itself and is bound to lure in anyone else who loves authenticity and individuality over sameness. I received this lens in December of 2025 and am writing this review in early January of 2026. After spending several weeks with it, I’m truly elated with what it can do.
