Lomo Lubitel 166B

Lomo Lubitel 166B

Lens: 75mm coated 3 element anastigmat T-22 lens

Film Format: 120mm

Shutter: B/1/15 to 1/250 sec

Aperture: f/4.5 to f/22

Focusing: Manual

Flash: Socket

Year: 1980 - Onwards

Country: Soviet Union

The good:

·         For a 45-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport knob is smooth and solid.

·         Comes with the original manual

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some debris. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The viewfinder stows rather snuggly.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         The case has seen better days

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Lomo Lubitel 166B