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Laowa 85mm f/5.6 Lens Hood (Metal) (LAO-LH8556)

€67 EUR
Laowa  |  SKU: 29LH8556000000

Laowa 85mm f/5.6 Lens Hood (Metal) (LAO-LH8556) | Manual-focus portrait reach

The 85mm focal length is the defining choice here: as a short telephoto, it gives portraits a closer, more composed framing without requiring you to work right beside your subject. This is a manual-focus prime lens for photographers who prefer to set focus themselves and take a considered approach to each frame. Its f/5.6 maximum aperture makes it better suited to available light than to dim rooms where you need fast shutter speeds; in lower light, be ready to raise ISO or accept a slower shutter. Portraits are a natural use, especially when you can take a moment to focus carefully on your subject. It can also suit events when you have a clear view and can work at a fairly steady distance, rather than needing to react instantly to fast-moving moments. The appeal is straightforward: 85mm framing and hands-on focus for deliberate portraits and selected event scenes.

Specialist Note

Focus takes a deliberate touch here, so you can settle on your subject rather than relying on autofocus to make the decision for you. I’d point portrait photographers towards it when they can take their time: at 85mm, frame a head-and-shoulders portrait from a comfortable distance, then place focus carefully on the eyes. The f/5.6 maximum aperture is the practical trade-off; in a dim event space, you may need a higher ISO or a slower shutter speed, so it suits quieter moments better than fast action. If you enjoy manual focus and plan your position, it has a clear role for portraits and considered event coverage.

Technical Specifications

  • Product kind: interchangeable lens
  • Focal length: 85mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/5.6
  • Lens type: Short Telephoto Prime
  • Focus: Manual Focus
  • Genuinely suited for: Portrait, Events

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At Hard to Find Camera Store, we offer a 2-year warranty on all new products and a 6-month warranty on used equipment. If you're not fully satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within 14 days of delivery for a refund or exchange, provided the item is in its original condition.

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  • Condition
    New
  • Focal length
    85
  • Aperture
    5.6

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New Equipment: 2 year warranty.
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