Overview

The Canon 50mm f/2.2 LTM is a rare, entry-level lens made briefly in 1961 for the Japanese domestic market. Optically, it is not particularly high resolving and seems a little sharper stopped down, but its glass is clean with no specific nasties. Build quality is basic; the infinity lock is fake, acting as a focus tab, and the lens feels less solid than the f/1.4, with some rotational give. It is small and handles well, better suited to Leica Barnack cameras. It likely suits collectors or those seeking a compact, affordable LTM lens, though it was readily bettered by the 50mm f/1.8.