Fabulous flare, light leak and dreamy soft edges – I tested PolarPro's unique lenses, and they’re so bad they’re good

PolarPro LightLeak Lens, 28mm, attached to a Nikon mirrorless camera.

I love having a pro lens to hand, both for paid work and personal. That said, there's also a time and a place for tools with character over quality, especially if you're in a creative rut or simply want a little fun with your gear.

To that extent, I've recently been shooting with a set of what I'd describe as intentionally flawed lenses, and they are the Light Leak series of lenses by PolarPro.