PolarPro LightLeak 16mm, 28mm and 50mm Lenses Launched
While I appreciate getting more third party lenses for X mount, I often criticized third parties because they do not offer something “unique”, but just regurgitate the same mainstream focal length over and over again.
Well, I certainly can’t moan about that today ;).
PolarPro has launched new ”nostalgic” lenses in 3 focal lengths, offered on the X mount. They come with an adjustable lightleak ring.
The lenses are:
- PolarPro LightLeak 16mm f/11
- PolarPro LightLeak 28mm f/11
- PolarPro LightLeak 50mm f/11
These are the main features as according to PolarPro.
- Lenses designed to capture that timeless, nostalgic look (in camera)
- Adjustable LightLeak Ring allows you to leak light behind the lens
- Available in Sony E, Canon RF, Fuji X, and Nikon Z mounts
- 3 Different focal lengths with WILD looks (16mm, 28mm, 50mm)
- Aluminum Frame is durable, lightweight, and allows threaded filters
PolarPro also writes:
Get that timeless, nostalgic look straight in-camera with the PolarPro LightLeak lens. This lens brings back the timeless feel of analog photography, allowing you to instantly capture filmic-style images with your professional digital setup. It’s a useful alternative for shooting photography or videography in a unique and authentic way, providing that nostalgic feel and answering your creative calling. Each frame tells a story and will have a distinct, vintage look—characterized by rich colors, natural grain, and adjustable light leaks that digital cameras simply can’t replicate.
I have not tested these lenses (nor did I know they existed until a few minutes ago), so I can’t tell you more than what is written in the product page.
But certainly PolarPro is pushing strongly the vintage vibe of these lenses with words like “timeless feel”, “analog photography“, “filmic-style images“, “natural grain” and “nostalgic look”.
Where can you get them?
PolarPro products are sold also at Amazon here, although at this moment you don’t find the lenses there. If you want them, you have to order through the PolarPro store here.
Here are the details for each lens:
LightLeak 16mm
- LENS MATERIAL: Optical Grade Polymer
- APERTURE: Fixed at f11
- LENS HOUSING MATERIAL: Anodized Aluminum
- FILTER THREAD SIZES: Z Mount: 67mm | RF Mount: 67mm | E Mount: 58mm | X Mount: 58mm
- FIXED FOCUS DISTANCE: 1M to Infinity
- SOFT VIGNETTE: 1 to 1.5 stops (when lightleak closed), 0.75 to 1 stops (when lightleak open)
LightLeak 28mm
- LENS MATERIAL: Optical Grade Polymer
- APERTURE: Fixed at f11
- LENS HOUSING MATERIAL: Anodized Aluminum
- FILTER THREAD SIZE: Z Mount: 67mm | RF Mount: 67mm | E Mount: 58mm | X Mount: 58mm
- FIXED FOCUS DISTANCE: 1M to Infinity
- SOFT VIGNETTE: No Soft Vignette
LightLeak 50mm
- LENS MATERIAL: Optical Grade Polymer
- APERTURE: Fixed at f11
- LENS HOUSING MATERIAL: Anodized Aluminum
- FILTER THREAD SIZE: Z Mount: 67mm | RF Mount: 67mm | E Mount: 58mm | X Mount: 58mm
- FIXED FOCUS DISTANCE: 3M to Infinity
- SOFT VIGNETTE: Zero