LOMO 80mm T2.3 Macro

The LOMO 80mm T2.3 Macro is a vintage Soviet cinema prime configured for close-up work and modern PL-mount production. Built around an 80mm focal length and a fast T2.3 transmission value, it offers the compressed perspective and shallow depth of field associated with a short telephoto lens while adding the ability to work much closer to the subject than a typical vintage cinema prime. The CamCam rental copy covers Super 35 and has been prepared for contemporary filmmaking with a PL mount and a 77mm front.

Vintage LOMO character for close-up work

LOMO cinema lenses are known for their distinctive Soviet-era rendering, including lower contrast, expressive flare, gentle sharpness and a less clinical look than modern high-resolution lenses. In a macro-oriented configuration, those qualities become especially visible in textures, surfaces, skin details and small objects. The 80mm focal length also gives flattering compression and makes the lens useful for portraits and detail shots beyond dedicated macro work.

Fast T2.3 aperture

The lens is rated at T2.3, making it relatively fast for a vintage close-focus cinema lens. Shooting near maximum aperture allows strong subject separation and a very shallow depth of field, which can be used creatively in product shots, inserts and stylized close-ups. Stopping down provides more usable depth for detailed macro work where only a very narrow plane would otherwise remain in focus.

PL mount for modern cinema cameras

The CamCam rental copy uses ARRI PL mount and is intended for Super 35 coverage. PL makes the lens straightforward to use on many professional cinema cameras, while available adapters allow it to be paired with Sony E, Canon RF and Micro Four Thirds systems. The lens is fully manual, with no autofocus or optical stabilization, so focus and aperture are controlled directly by the operator.

77mm front for practical filtration

The rental version uses a 77mm front, making it easier to integrate screw-in filters and accessories commonly found in modern production kits. Neutral density, diffusion and polarizing filters can therefore be incorporated without relying entirely on a matte box. For close-up work, the compact front also helps keep the lens from becoming unnecessarily bulky around small tabletop subjects.

Rent the LOMO 80mm T2.3 Macro at CamCam Rental

CamCam Rental offers a wide range of vintage cinema optics, including Soviet LOMO lenses and specialist close-focus options. Availability can be checked online and the rental can be booked directly through the website. Because this is a vintage macro-configured lens, we recommend testing focus range and magnification on the intended camera before a critical production, especially when working with very small subjects.