Petzval Lens and Adaptor with Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro 4/3 Camera

Using my Canon EOS 20D, I already discovered the amazing bokeh effect of the Petzval Lens. So I was really excited to try it with my favorite digital hybrid camera, Olympus OM-D E-M5. Just attach an adaptor and off you go!

For my 30th birthday, my lovely friends gave me the Petzval Lens from Lomography. I was so happy to discover this incredible and luxurious lens. What a treat for a camera lover!

I had my first shoot at the 2015 Mondial du Tatouage (a tattoo exhibition in Paris). I used Canon EOS 20D. It was a complex environment for a first trial. The setting was dim and there was so much movement. It was a bit difficult to stabilize the camera and choose a good speed. But I got it! A lot of people came to ask me not about tattoos but about my golden lens.

Most of time I practice with my Olympus OM-D E-M5 Camera. It’s a hybrid (micro 4/3) and a very compact one. Its “artistic” settings are lovely, especially the black and white full grain, sepia and dramatic filters. But how can Olympus adapt to Petzval? Easy! I found the lens adaptor EOS-M4/3 at the Lomography Shop. Imagine how funny it is to use a tiny hybrid camera with a huge gold nose!

Let’s go outside (no, not the George Michael song)! My first walk was a good opportunity to try my new hybrid friend with its beautiful bokeh effect.

I was sauntering along Luxembourg Park in Paris when I saw some kids playing with boats. What a great moment to shoot!

Petzval is definitely the best lens for portrait photography, whatever the camera and photo setting.

It was a great pleasure investigating the beauty of the Petzval Lens with you. See you around the community! Visit my photo blog for tips, tutorials, photos and loads of analog love.

written by blackfairy on 2015-05-15 #gear #review #bokeh #photo-walk #paris #france #petzval