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.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: May 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2025 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 79) Title: A Kuribayashi Camera Industry Inc. Petri 2.8 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, with A.C. Petri Orikkor f/2.8 45mm lens, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG, some light internal haze, complete with lens cap, case, |
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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.