Petri 55mm f/1.8 CC Auto

Petri 55mm f/1.8 CC Auto - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Engineering with Rich Character

The Petri 55mm f/1.8 CC Auto (S/N: 608590) is a fast standard prime lens from the golden era of Japanese SLR photography. Produced by the Kuribayashi Camera Industry (later Petri Camera), this lens is celebrated for its distinctive "Petri look"—a combination of excellent center sharpness and a smooth, slightly swirly bokeh that gives images a unique vintage personality. With its fast f/1.8 aperture, it is an ideal tool for low-light photography and creating beautiful separation between the subject and the background. Built with a robust all-metal barrel and high-quality glass, this 55mm prime offers a slightly tighter perspective than a standard 50mm, making it particularly well-suited for flattering portraits and intimate street scenes.

Key Features

• Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for superb low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field

• Classic 55mm focal length, providing a natural perspective with a slightly telephoto feel

• High-quality "CC" (Color Corrected) coating for natural skin tones and reduced flare

• Precision all-metal construction for professional-grade durability

• Tactile manual focus ring with a smooth, dampened throw for critical accuracy

• Six-blade diaphragm for pleasingly soft background rendering

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: Lenses

• Lens Mount: M42screw

• Focal Length: 55mm

• Aperture Range: f/1.8 - f/16

• Category: Lenses ▸ Prime Lens

• Filter Size: 52mm

Specialist Note "Petri lenses are often the 'dark horse' of the vintage lens world. While many focus on Nikon or Canon, Petri optics like this 55mm f/1.8 (S/N: 608590) offer a rendering style that is truly unique. It has a wonderful 'micro-contrast' that brings out details in textures, and when shot wide open, it produces a dream-like quality that is highly sought after by artistic photographers. Because the Petri bayonet mount is proprietary, this lens is a perfect match for a classic Petri v6 or 7 series camera, but it can also be adapted to modern mirrorless systems for a very distinctive cinematic look."

Condition Report Good condition. The lens barrel (S/N: 608590) shows normal signs of light use and minor paint wear on the ridged focus ring consistent with its age. The optics are clear, free from fungus, haze, or significant scratches. The manual focus is smooth and well-weighted, and the aperture blades are clean, snappy, and free from oil.

What's Included

• Petri 55mm f/1.8 CC Auto Lens (S/N: 608590)

• Front Lens Cap

• Rear Lens Cap