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Kuribayashi Petri (35) 2.8

The Kuribayashi Petri 2.8 is a 35mm viewfinder camera from Japan's post-war camera industry, produced by Kuribayashi Camera Industry (later renamed Petri). It was sold as an entry-level fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder/viewfinder model with a moderately fast f/2.8 lens for the consumer market of its era.

The single UK auction record on file is a hammer price of £44 in May 2025, so today's market value sits at the lower end of the vintage Japanese 35mm bracket. With only one saleroom result to draw on, what a Petri 2.8 sells for in the auction market depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and rangefinder are working.

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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: May 2025

Date Price Value GBP Source
May 2025 £44 £35 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Kuribayashi Petri 2.8 worth today?

Based on UK auction data, a Petri 2.8 is worth around £44 at hammer, though with only one recorded sale this figure should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market price.

How much does a Petri 2.8 sell for at auction?

The most recent UK auction hammer price on record is £44 from May 2025; clean, fully working examples can sell for more and non-functional ones for less.

Is the Petri 2.8 a collectible camera?

It is a budget-tier 35mm camera rather than a sought-after collector's piece, and its value reflects user-grade rather than rare-collector pricing.

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