Lubitel 2 Medium Format TLR with T-22 75mm f/4.5

Lubitel 2 Medium Format TLR with T-22 75mm f/4.5 - Good Condition | Classic Soviet Twin-Lens Reflex with Distinctive Lo-Fi Character

The Lubitel 2 is a charming and iconic Soviet-era medium format Twin-Lens Reflex camera that has earned a devoted following among film photographers worldwide for its distinctive lo-fi character and surprisingly capable image quality. Produced by LOMO in Leningrad, the Lubitel 2 — whose name means "amateur" in Russian — was designed to bring medium format photography to the masses, and its simple yet effective construction delivers a uniquely personal shooting experience that modern cameras simply cannot replicate. The T-22 75mm f/4.5 taking lens produces images with a characteristic softness and vignetting wide open that many photographers find deeply appealing — results that are unmistakably Lubitel. Serial number (lens): SR 021745.

Key Features

• Medium format Twin-Lens Reflex — 6x6 format on 120 film
• T-22 75mm f/4.5 taking lens with distinctive lo-fi rendering character
• Waist-level viewfinder for a unique and considered shooting experience
• Simple and intuitive controls — ideal for beginners and creative photographers alike
• Characteristic softness and vignetting wide open — unique creative rendering
• Compact and lightweight for a medium format camera
• A genuine piece of Soviet photographic history

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing
• Optics: Both viewing and taking lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust
• Mechanics: Shutter fires across available speeds; film transport and wind mechanism operating smoothly; focus mechanism operates as expected

"The Lubitel 2 is one of those cameras that divides opinion — and that's exactly what makes it interesting. It's not precise, it's not perfect, and that's entirely the point. The T-22 lens has a rendering quality that is completely its own — dreamy, characterful, and impossible to replicate digitally. For creative film photographers who want something genuinely different, this is a wonderful find."

What's Included

• Lubitel 2 TLR camera
• Lens caps (if available)

Technical Specifications

• Brand: LOMO (Lubitel)
• Model: Lubitel 2
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 021745
• Taking Lens: T-22 75mm f/4.5
• Viewing Lens: 75mm f/4.5
• Lens Construction: 3 elements in 3 groups
• Film Format: Medium Format 6x6 (120 film)
• Shutter Speeds: 1/10s – 1/200s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/4.5 – f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.2m
• Filter Thread: 40.5mm
• Dimensions: approx. 95 x 115 x 95mm
• Weight: approx. 580g
• Type: Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition