Ricoh RICONAR 55mm 2,2

Ricoh Riconar 55mm f/2.2 – Manual Focus Lens (Serial No. 218485)

The Ricoh Riconar 55mm f/2.2, serial number 218485, is a manual focus standard prime lens designed for M42 screw-mount cameras. Often bundled with Ricoh SLRs like the Singlex or TLS series in the 1970s, it’s a simple and lightweight lens featuring a three-element design, delivering a classic vintage look with moderate sharpness and soft rendering wide open. It’s well-suited for portraiture, casual shooting, and experimenting with vintage character on digital cameras.

Key Features

• Focal Length: 55mm – a slightly longer standard lens, ideal for portraits and everyday photography

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.2, down to f/16

• Lens Mount: M42 screw mount – compatible with many vintage cameras and easily adaptable to digital systems

• Optical Design: 3 elements in 3 groups (triplet design)

• Focus Type: Manual focus with smooth throw

• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 0.6m (2 feet)

• Aperture Blades: 6-blade diaphragm

• Filter Thread: 49mm

• Build: Compact and lightweight metal body with rubberized focus grip

What’s Included

• Ricoh Riconar 55mm f/2.2 lens (Serial No. 218485)

• Front and rear lens caps

Condition

Used – Good condition: The lens is fully functional, with clean optics, smooth focusing, and responsive aperture. Light cosmetic wear may be present on the barrel but does not affect performance. No haze, fungus, or separation.