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Looking for a go-to lens for everyday photo walks can be a bit disorienting but the Despina 2.8/50 mm Art Lens makes it a breeze. This 2nd member of the Neptune Convertible Art Lens System brings users sharpness and remarkable image quality when it comes to portrait and fashion photography.
Clean cut and crisp images are what fashion photographs are all about. Viewers need to see every fine detail so Lomography came up with a lens that can do exactly just that. The Despina Art Lens has a wide aperture at f/2.8 that can create clear images even when shot wide open. Its 50 mm focal length makes portraits fun and exciting -- just a small tweak of the focus and users can create remarkable bokeh effects in the background. What's also nice about the focal length is its natural rendering of objects. This, in turn, results in a more realistic view for both photographer and audience.
One of the main selling points of the Despina is its size and weight. Compact, lightweight, and totally discreet, it’s an easy prime lens to shoot with. It attaches smoothly with the Neptune Convertible Art Lens System rear element. The whole art lens system is compatible with a host of cameras using the Canon EF, Nikon F, and Pentax K mounts so users can attach to their digital and analogue cameras without feeling sluggish and cumbersome. This is particularly a good thing when shooting on a daily basis. Fatigue is lessened to maintain sharp photographs even when shooting in a quick manner.
Photos by Harimao Lee, Lorenzo Scudiero, Camera Hannah and Kurt Prinz
Despina 2.8/50 mm Art Lens Technical Specifications
Lens Mounting Profile: Canon EF, Nikon F or Pentax K mount (Bayonet mount) Focal Length: 50 mm Aperture: f/2.8 dual aperture system Multi-scaled diaphragm aperture: 50 mm: f/2.8 - f/22 (the apertures are located in the lens system's rear element) Field of View: 46° Filter Thread: 52 mm Closest Distance: 0.40m Lens Coating: Multi-coating, 4 elements in 4 groups Lens Body: Aluminum
We’re back on Kickstarter with the Neptune Convertible Art Lens System — ensuring you have everything you need for any photographic opportunity. With three interchangeable front lenses with fixed focal lengths of 35 mm, 50 mm or 80 mm, be prepared for any shooting situation with just one lens system. Including six special aperture plates that create beautiful and delicate bokeh, create stunning images with endless creative combinations. Inspired by Charles Chevalier’s original invention and reimagined with a smooth and sleek design, this multi-coated lens is an ideal option for beginners and professionals alike whether you shoot analogue or digital.
We invited Hong Kong photography enthusiast Calvin Fu to be one of the first to experience our new art lens. He diligently captured shots of the same scene with the three bokeh effects to compare them! Let's take a look at how they turned out!
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In celebration of Film Photography Day there are tons of exclusive discounts and fab freebies available so shop now and enjoy sweet savings before it’s too late!
For this project, Aitane Goñi Landa tested out our Diana F+ camera for the very first time along with a roll of Berlin Kino B&W film. Let's take a look at her results!
We invited Davis Chee, a Hong Kong film enthusiast, to shoot with Lomography’s new Lomomatic 110 film camera! As a newbie to the 110 format, let’s take a look at how he captures daily life with this 110 camera, and hear about his experience of using it for the first time!
This past April we partnered with 'I'm Still Developing' for the first US LomoWalk of the year in San Diego, California. Let's take a look at some photos from the day!
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