Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto
Optical design
Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.Physical characteristics
Weights 240 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 48 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 50 months of tracked sales — pay around the $54.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
864 of 1720 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $54.00 fair value.
- Feb 9, 2024$6.00$-48.00 / typical
- May 6, 2025$8.00$-46.00 / typical
- Jan 6, 2025$9.00$-45.00 / typical
- May 17, 2025$9.00$-45.00 / typical
- Dec 26, 2024$10.00$-44.00 / typical
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I love it. I had a Nikkor Ais 55mm f3.5 in 2014 which I sold it just to regret all these years. Since then, I have bought many DSLRs and lenses, but never found something similar until I bought this. First of all, this lens is super sharp from f4 and sharp enough wide open. The contrast and color rendition are pleasant to most eyes. Focus ring is smooth and the aperture ring is stiff enough, in case one bumps on it while shooting. Built quality is great and for the price, this is the best lens out there. To cut things short, I am making a full feature film mostly with this lens on my Sony A6300. I love it.
Fantastics lens Although it was designed as the cheaper version of Takumar 50/1.4. Unfortunately it is not bad than it. I know that the 50/1.4 user always use it @F2, same as the wide open of this lens. Because of the focal length is 5mm longer, it is more fit to be used as a portrait lens on APS-C body. With open on this lens is sharp enough for portrait and the DOF is more easy to control, so I suggest this lens more than the 50/1.4.
Dreamy when you want it and sharp when you need it I use my recently received PENTAX SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 with a Rainbow Camera focal reducer on my M4/3 camera. While images captured at f1.8 have a creamy, un-sharp, and dreamy quality, the lens is tack sharp above f2.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto?
Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 240g.
What mount is the Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto compatible with?
Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto typically sells for around $6.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto a good lens?
Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto has a community rating of 4.8/5 from 31 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Reflex 55mm f/1.8 Auto?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9.