The Mamiya C220 Pro TLR 80mm f/2.8 is a matched lens pair β viewing and taking lenses together as one unit β designed specifically for the Mamiya TLR system. It's an 80mm prime standard lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, built for medium format film photography on 120 roll film, and a go-to choice for portrait and wedding photographers who love the square format look.
Key Specifications
- Focal length: 80mm (prime)
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Lens type: Standard
- Mount: Mamiya TLR proprietary bayonet β fits C220 and C330 bodies
- Format: Twin Lens Reflex (TLR), designed for 120 roll film
- Use case: Portrait, wedding, street, landscape
- Warranty: Minimum 12 months warranty included
A note on the TLR system for first-time buyers
If you're new to TLR cameras, it helps to know that the Mamiya C220 Pro is a body-and-lens system where the lens unit β including both the viewing lens (for composing) and the taking lens (for exposing) β mounts together as one paired set. The Mamiya Sekor 80mm f/2.8 is not a standalone lens you'd use on any other camera system; it's purpose-built for the Mamiya TLR lineup, specifically the C220 and C330 bodies. The two products (body and lens unit) are listed separately, so double-check which you're purchasing.
Who is the Mamiya C220 Pro TLR 80mm f/2.8 for?
If you shoot film and love the square medium format look, this lens is a natural fit. The 80mm focal length sits right in the "standard" sweet spot on a TLR β close enough to your natural field of view to feel intuitive, but with just enough compression to flatter faces in portrait work. Wedding and portrait photographers who want that organic, slightly dreamy film rendering without hauling around a Hasselblad will appreciate how well the lens balances on the C220 body. It's also a solid all-rounder for street and landscape sessions on 120 film. If you're already shooting in the medium format world, the Mamiya Sekor 80mm f/2.8 gives you a versatile starting point β and many shooters keep it on the camera as their default lens. Alternatives worth knowing about in the same system include the Mamiya Sekor 105mm f/3.5 DS (widely praised for sharpness) and the Mamiya Sekor 55mm f/4.5 for wider work.
About our pre-owned Mamiya C220 Pro TLR 80mm f/2.8
Buying this lens second-hand is a smart move β TLR glass holds up exceptionally well over decades when stored properly, and the Mamiya Sekor 80mm f/2.8 is no exception. At Camera-tweedehands.nl, every pre-owned lens is individually photographed and professionally inspected before listing. We examine the shutter blades for oil contamination, verify that aperture blades operate cleanly and smoothly, and inspect both the viewing and taking lens elements for separation, haze, or internal damage. Our detailed condition grades are shown on each variant listing so you know exactly what you're getting. Every item comes with a minimum 12 months warranty.