Lomography launches yet another historically inspired lens – the Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens. The optical design is a take on the classic triplet but with a twist – manual control over some unique characteristics such as sharpness and bubble bokeh. The Nour triplet is a 64mm f2.0 FF mirrorless lens. it will come in three different mounts – Canon RF, Sony E, or Nikon Z. The Nour will be available in two different flavors: Black anodized aluminum or golden-brown brass (with black control rings). Three control points are onboard: A focus ring, an aperture ring, and a sliding knob to control spherical aberrations resulting in control over the general sharpness (and softness) of the subject in focus, and the bokeh rendering, from soft-edged so “bubble bokeh”. Bokeh control. Image: Lomography campaign page, Photos by Nick Collingwood Video source: Lomography campaign page Additional control over bokeh rendering is achieved by rear-mounted drop-in filters. They will turn your everyday “bokeh-balls” into stars, hearts, and other funky shapes. Installation requires detachment of the lens and unscrewing a rear element, but is a simple and completely user-friendly mechanism. The front filter thread is 55mm, and the minimum focus distance is 60cm (so no macro capability). 15 blades of aperture will take you from f2.0 to f16. The weight is 620g (1.3 lbs) for the brass version and 395g (0.87 lbs) for the aluminum lens. It’s not a bug, it’s a feature! The Nour takes an alternate path, taking what is...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 10 October, 2023