Lomography Petzval 85mm f/2.2 Lens
The Lomography 85mm f/2.2 is a 85mm f/2.2 lens designed for Canon EF, Nikon F mount cameras. Used copies start from $540.6 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Lomography Petzval 85mm f/2.2 Lens
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Lens Overview — Lomography 85mm f/2.2
Key Features — Lomography 85mm f/2.2
Classic Petzval Optical Design: Based on the 19th-century Petzval formula, this lens produces the swirling bokeh, sharp central focus, and characteristic vignetting associated with early portrait optics.
85mm Full-Frame Prime: A fixed 85mm focal length covers the full-frame format, placing it in standard portrait telephoto territory on both full-frame and APS-C DSLR bodies.
f/2.2 Maximum Aperture: Opens to f/2.2 for meaningful subject-background separation and the strong bokeh rendering central to this lens's creative character.
Canon EF & Nikon F Mounts: Available in both Canon EF and Nikon F mounts, making it compatible with a broad range of full-frame and crop-sensor DSLRs.
Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus design suits the deliberate, controlled shooting style that this lens's creative rendering naturally encourages.
Brass Aperture Dial: Aperture is adjusted via a rotating brass dial on the lens body rather than a traditional aperture ring, a nod to the original Petzval construction.
Lens Specifications — Lomography 85mm f/2.2
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 500g |
Description — Lomography 85mm f/2.2
The Lomography Petzval 85mm f/2.2 is a manual-focus prime lens designed for full-frame DSLR cameras, available in Canon EF and Nikon F mounts. With a focal length of 85mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.2, it sits firmly in telephoto prime territory — a configuration well-suited to portrait and character-focused photography. Focusing is entirely manual, which pairs naturally with the lens's deliberate, creative shooting style.
There is no image stabilization, so careful handling technique or appropriate shutter speeds are advisable. The lens weighs 500g, keeping it manageable for extended handheld sessions on a DSLR body. It is classified as a prime lens with no zoom range, offering a single, fixed perspective that encourages intentional composition.
Full-frame coverage ensures the lens performs as specified across compatible sensor sizes in both supported mounts. Filter thread size is not listed in the specifications.
Pros — Lomography 85mm f/2.2
- ✓Full-frame coverage supports a wide range of compatible DSLR bodies in both Canon EF and Nikon F mounts
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/2.2 enables meaningful subject-background separation for portrait work
- ✓Fixed 85mm focal length places the lens squarely in the telephoto prime range — well-suited to portraiture
Cons — Lomography 85mm f/2.2
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, which may slow down shooting in fast-moving situations
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring attention to shutter speed in lower light
- ✗Mount options are limited to Canon EF and Nikon F — no mirrorless-native mount support listed
Reviews — Lomography 85mm f/2.2
Videos — Lomography 85mm f/2.2
Lomography Petzval 85mm f/2.2 lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C) — Christopher Frost