Fujifilm's EBC Fujinon 55mm f/2.2 — a well-coated Japanese M42 standard prime.
The EBC Fujinon 55mm f/2.2 is a Japanese standard prime made in M42 mount by Fuji Photo Film under the Fujinon name. The EBC designation marks Fuji's Electron Beam Coating, a highly regarded multi-coating of its day, and this was a compact standard lens in their screw-mount range.
This is a manual-focus M42 screw-mount lens with a 55mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.2, carrying Fuji's EBC multi-coating. Focus and aperture are set by hand on the barrel, with an automatic diaphragm. It is a compact all-metal standard prime. Detailed element figures are not asserted here beyond the verified focal length and aperture.
The slightly-long 55mm standard view suits portraits, street and general shooting, with f/2.2 giving moderate subject separation. Fuji's EBC coating gives strong contrast and flare control that was ahead of much of the competition, and the lens renders cleanly with pleasant character, making it a well-liked vintage standard.
Used copies are moderately priced and prized for the EBC coating. Inspect for haze, fungus and cleaning marks, confirm the aperture blades are clean and oil-free, and check the aperture-ring and focus feel. Verify the M42 mount before purchase. An M42 adapter makes it a well-coated, characterful standard on mirrorless.