Lomo Petzval Lens - Its Here
I pledged at kickstarter last year, and just got this beautiful lens as a result. As you can see, its quite shiny, and that's because its made of brass in Russia of all places. I could have got this lens months ago were it not for Lomo's lack of communication about shipments of lenses coming really early. I guess they thought it would be a nice surprise - except it wasn't, because I was out of town, and it required a direct signature from myself. I hope they learned their lesson, because I'm not the only one.
(Fedex also wasn't very helpful in re-directing the packaging either.)
I've yet to shoot much with it, as it really begs to be a portrait lens shot at f2.2 with subject smack in the center. For now, this plant will have to do.

I plan on creating a gallery later of shots with this lens and some other fun ones, so check back later if you're interested.