Focal Lenght query in Lightroom Library

In Lightroom Library is the possible to filter on lens, aperture, shutter speed ect. however, not on the actual focal length. The focal length is present in the metadata because it shows up in the histogram. It would be very nice to have the possibility to filter on FL and see which one is most used for what kind of shot.
Or am I overseeing something and is it possible?
Regards,
Martin

Not possible at present.

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