Toward the end of the 19th century, the famedPetzval lenswas nearly ubiquitous in the world of portrait photography.

Once the early options sell out, a $500 investment can secure a Petzval lens with other options.

Enjoy the video above and the gallery below to get your head around this fascinating little 85mm beauty.

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