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Rikenon 55mm 1.4 , also sold as AUTO SEARS 55mm 1.4
both are M42 mount lenses, $10 adapter required
Lens #2 is PENTACON 50mm 1.8
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After a year of searching for this lens , I just won a clean copy of the Auto Sears 55mm f1.4 today at auction and I could not be more excited.. It's known that Tomioka designed and built the lens yet I've also heard that Cosina took over where Tomioka left off at some point. During your research into this lens, have you found any serial number list that can identify what factory produced the 55mm f1.4s? My copy begins with 504xx. Also, how do you feel about the Re-Auto Topcor 58mm f1.4? I think that is on par with some of the best from that era....Anyhow, love your channel, thanks for the brutally honest reviews. cheers mate.
I picked up this lens about a month ago for $60. I was at a yard sale and found another one for $10. This is the absolute sharpest lens I've used. It is even sharper than the Minolta 50mm 1.4.
I just got a Sears 55mm f/1.4 lens and the image quality with my A6500 is spectacular. IMO. it is going to be quite a nice portrait lens with the crop sensor camera...
I got one a few months ago from UK, had it in the basement until I had it tested for radiation. Turned out to be a bit higher than background radiation but not by much. It is really something else than Fujinon XF56 which I also have. Thanks for the recommendation.
I agree, the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Oreston 50mm f1.8 is a super creative lens. It was my first vintage lens purchase for $70 and a steal even at that price. The close focus is also a wonderful feature. I chose to buy a Focusing helicoid adapter which opens the lens up to also making really great macro shots. I'm in search of the Auto Sears and feel I'll have one soon. I'm trying to be patient so I don't over pay. Thanks for taking the time to review the Auto Sears. You and at least 4 others on CZcams have convinced me that this one is next on my list.
Good review. I have it and it is indeed excellent, however... someone recently gave me a clean 55mm Pentax Super Takumar 2.0 and frankly I don't see any difference in sharpness and color (both on a Fuji HX-1). Plus it's a smaller and lighter lens and currently less expensive on Ebay. I love the scalloped focus ring on both lenses. What's your impression of the 55mm Super Takumar?
in short: would you recommend the Pancolar 50 1.8 over the Rikenon and the Pentacon? how would you rank the three of these in order of overall performance.
Just get a closeup tube set from Fuji. But just the Fotasy adapter to Fuji acts like one. Remember, a couple tubes and this lens starts to become a 90mm macro, but It's still 1.4. You need to get this lens to work for you. Every movie needs a character actor. This is that guy.
The auto Chinon 55mm f1.4 is also supposed to be a Tomioka lens. I have both the Sears and Chinon lenses, and their image quality is exactly the same.
I bought a Rikenon 55 1.4 years ago because it was cheaper than the Canon equivalent. I'm not sure about his copy but with mine the rear element does not protrude past the adapter at all, so I've been able to use it on Canon full frame and crop sensor bodies without mirror slap. It is a nice lens if you don't mind manual focus. It's difficult to nail 1.4 focus right manually (specially in low light) because the DOF is very shallow, I'd recommend using an adapter or camera with a focus assist feature.
Works with my 5d mkii. I read somewhere that some of the early adapters were thinner, I may have a thicker one? It doesn't protrude past the adapter though, so I guess that's my test. No issues. Bought the camera, adapter and lens all together from someone used on the ebay.
Haha. Now the auto yashinon 5cm f2 is out... real rollercoaster of best lenses ;-)
ever used Fujinon 55mm f2.2? I bought one recently and that lens compared to pentacon is pure heaven, has some extraordinary bubble bokeh that rivals one from trioplan and rikenon
I also have a Pentacon 50 1.8 - it's pretty good - especially for how cheap it is. I paid about $20 for it several years ago.
There are at least three versions of these lenses made by different manufacturers - Tomioka, Cosina and (probably) Sankor. They all look pretty much the same (although there are some minor differences allowing to distinguish between them) but have different optical construction.
Which one are we talking about here?
Snatched a Rikonen 55 1.4 in very good condition last year for 50 Euro. When I showed it to a local photography store guy he really got jealous of that deal! đ
Bought the Helios 44-3 MC 58mm f2 the other day, hopefully that compares well to these? By the way thank you for being so thorough with your reviews/ comparisons
You missed one.
The Porst Color Reflex 55mm f1.4 - also produced by Tomioka.
My 55mm f/1.4 Auto Sears is just great on my A6500! I agree with everything you mentioned...
I also have a Meyer-Gorlitz Oreston 50mm f/1.8 which I love!
You can use these on Canon eos aps-c just not full frame unless you mod the the mirror or rear element barrel that protrudes inside the body. I used them on a 5d using hyperfocal focusing but could never get close to infinity. I use my 50d for all my vintage 50mm and lower focal length lens (because this problem) but on longer focal lengths my full frames works fine to infinity because the rear elements sits further back in the barrel.
Holding this lens in my hand. On my x-s10 with adaptor. So damn good
Does the PENTACON 50mm 1.8 have 3 electronic terminals on the back? (or is that just the "prakticar/ praktica mount")
some do yes
So this is better than the Super Takumar 55mm f2?
I got the auto rikenon 55mm f1.4 as per your recommendation and I do like it but it's softer than I expected wide open đ€.
I heard the mamiya/sekor 55mm f/1.4 is also the same lens as this. I don't know for sure - but some forums say it's the same lens. If it is - I completely agree. The mamiya/sekor 55 1.4 is definitely one of the best lenses of that focal length that I have.
I also have an old beat up Primoplan that I found at an antique store attached to an old beat up rebranded practica fx3 for $20. It's great, but has some fungus...
I have both the mamiya/sekor and sears. I've hear the mamiya is a corsina-made lens. To me, they are really close but it's something special about that sears lens. It's amazing.
isn't PANCOLAR 50mm 1.8 better thn PENTACON 50mm 1.8
I can buy either rikenon 50 1.7 or 55 1.8, which one would you buy? Which one is better?
I have the Auto Sears 55/1.4, which has not disappointed! Also, a PORST 55/1.4 that I recently purchased, but I am not sure if this is a Chinon-made or Tomioka-made lens. In any event, I will be enjoying both.
Did Tomioka make the Mamiya 55mm f/1.4 as well as the Rokinon and Sears?
Is the Rikenon 50mm 1.4 older or newer. Do you know how it compares to the Rikenon 55mm 1.4?
Same magic. I have both.
I bought a sears camera with a 50mm lens on it for 5$ in a flea market. Lens was clean. I just noticed is a auto sears and the lens has yellowish tint.
Now the question is, Is the non-radioactive version just as good or very close??
Just picked up a, for parts or repair, Auto Sears for $25. You couldn't turn the focus ring. Someone must of dropped it and It jammed the outer helicoil against the internal stop. After taking it apart, I now have a working Auto Sears 55mm 1.4.:)
you fixer !
I just bought RIKENON RX 55mm f/1.2 for $400 đ "mint" lol lets see how well it performs on my Pentax k1
I have an XR Rikenon 1:2 50mm S lens which I use on my Nikon D800 with a K-mount to F-mount adapter and would be grateful to hear any opinion you might have on this lens. I also have a Ricoh 1:25/28nmm lens which I also use on my D800 with the K to F mount adapter. Cheers
The secret lense is XR Rikenon 50 mm f2 from Ricoh.
Soooo sharp. It easely trashes linses like pentax/ Asahi 50mm 1.7. Super takumar 50mm f2
Bought that one during Holidays on your recommendations, 65$, and it is on my D750 all the time. I need a new Fuji to be able to focus farther away than 3m..
May I ask what mount adapter you got to use with your d750?
Thanks for the great videos! I've learned quite a bit watching them. Can you recommend a good m42 mount manual macro lens (preferably under $100) Thanks!
finally got my hands on the Auto Sears 55mm f/1.4 for around US$80.
I am planning to send it in for radioactive tests this week as my lens looks yellow. Sharpness is reasonably good for portraits wide open f/1.4, but it is too hazy for reproduction shots. Stop down the lens to f/2.8 for improved contrast and the reduction of haze. One thing I've noticed, the images that were taken with this lens lack chromatic aberration (after f/2.8) found in other vintage lenses.
MOST of the sears lenses are NOT radioactive , likely youre seeing teh yellow AR coating
Thanks for the tip!
Did you ever get to sending the Sears one for radioactive test?
mine is a nit hazy and not that sharp at 1.4. now starting to think I have a bad one
It's not an easy lens to switch to from a full-frame and auto focus system (at least in my experience). Don't be always tempted to shoot at low ISO's (and therefore slower shutter speeds / camera shake). I've practiced with mine at 400/800 ISO at 1/125 or above, in the f:8 range at first (on a Fuji XH1), and the results were excellent. It's not that easy to shoot wide open with a manual lens and get tack sharp results, it takes practice and I've been shooting for a very long time. Just my 2 cent worth.
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I just bought this Rikenon 55mm 1.4 lens and tested it. It is not radioactive. The SN is 6 digits 33XXXX.
yes, later ones are NOT radioactive
Have you noticed any difference in the sharpness or the images in general?
Just picked up an Sears a few days ago that was yellowed. Didn't know you reviewed this lens before, just thought it might be radioactive. $30 with eos & nex adapters.
I am seeing 50mm and 55mm versions of this lens. That is odd. Having 2 lenses that are only 5mm different. Am I missing something?
Ken, youâve got the knowledge, the equiptment..now I want to see some work that knocks my socks off, your photos on IG is not even giving them a gentle tug. Where are you hiding the photographic masterpieces that made you one of the top10 photographers in the country? I have to start my own fujifilm photography channel. I'll be the Happy Photographer...oh wait someone already beat me to it. I think you may be more of a collector than a photographer. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Lol
On his Flickr account
i already got two of them, and just won a 50mm 1.4 auto sears ee as well... guess ill keep hoarding these precious babies,,they are worth it.
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Hey friend. How does the CHINON 55mm F1.4 AUTO M42 measure up to the Sears/Rikenon ? Just interested, because you mentioned that the Rikenon has the best bubble bokeh. It is my understanding that the Chinon is of similar quality?.. dig whatchu doin awesome stuff man
the Rikenon/Sears is better, sharper and better bokeh, well much puffier. :)
Thoriated and Non Thoriated lens versions - I have three of these lenses, One branded Rikenon and two branded Sears...Of the two lenses baring the Sears badge one is radioactive and the other is not.
Radioactive Sears version = contains and earlier 5 digit seriel number beginning with numbers 50xxx on my copy
Non-Radioactive Sears version = 6 digit seriel # beginning with 29xxxx on my copy
Radioactive = The mount on the Radioactive Sears and Rikenon lens has a silver ring on the bottom whereas the non-radioactive lens contains all black paint.
Radioactive = Sears version contains a rear element that is a few millimeters larger in diameter and the Radioactive Rikenon version has a significantly larger rear element that is almost the same diameter of the front!. The Radioactive Rikenon also bears a 5 digit seriel number beginning with 21xxx.
Radioactive Rikenon - Chrome Nose up front and a silver painted groved ring around lens mount.
All three lenses contain a completely flat rear element which is usually a signature trait of Tomioka made lenses. Tomioka-made Yashinon and Mamiya lenses bare the same flat rear element.
Hope this helps.
Is the Pentacon electric or auto the same that you recommend?
ken please, what about rikenon p 50 mm 1.7? and
cosina lenses of the 90s, same age than camera cosina ct1 super
all them k mount
are them good?
There is 1.2 version for Pentax . Is it good lens?
Are there any M42 adapted lenses for Nikon? It seems most of these old lenses cannot be used because of mirror slap and infinity problems.
Auto reveunon 55mm 1.4 is it the same ? I love this lens
Hey, i bought this lens a while ago but cant seem to like it a whole lot... my main criteria for this is the minimum focusing distance of at least 50cm. with that distance the wipe open aperture doesnt even give the unsharpness i am searching for in such an aperture. my flektogon 35mm 2.4 gives MUCH better results with littel to no distortion of the image and a min focusing distance of 20cm... it feels like its actually less.
question: what do you think of the CZJ Pancolar 50mm f/1.8? its min focusing dostance is 35cm and the aperture should be decent enough at 1.8.
i also have the pentacon 50mm 1.8 and like the grainy look, but how about that Pacolar? does it have similar image quality as the flektogon 35m? can you recommend the pancolar 50?
Is their any rendition difference between the Thorium doped and non-doped lens??
I just got a radioactive auto sears 55mm 1.4 for 5 dollars. Yes!
5 buuucks !
Yea I got the Sears TLS camera with the lens for 5 buks of a person from a resale app. The adapter I need is going to be more than what I payed for.
Could you recommend a dirt cheap 35mm lens? Thereâs heaps of info about 50âs but not so much on 35âs
takumar 35mm f 2.0
I have a macro takumar 50mm f4 1:1 that doesn't hit infinity on my canon how do I adjust this or who do you trust that I can send it in for adjustment
Is this going to give you same results on Nikon camera with an adapter?Thanks!
Are either of these camera lenses good on a crop Nikon Body (d7100) and is there any problem with it hitting the mirror?
You should try Zenitar M 50mm f.1.7 ;)
Hi I bought 2 x K&F Lens converter one L/M- FX so I can use my 35mm Summarit on my Xpro2 and the other is EOS-FX so I can use a cannon on my Xpro2.
Well the up side is it all fits but for some reason the Xpro2 will not fire as in the shutter will not go off.. Can you help ? I cant understand whits not working.
Thanks.
Dominique.
yes yes, see my free book on that, it need to be turned on "SHOOT WITHOUT LENS" setting
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The few I can see on eBay are silly money expensive, no bargain to be found here lol đ
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Theoia - I have pentax systems mostly and some Nikon [all mirror]. Both film and digital. I became interested in shooting the old lenses just recently. Ive purchased several M42 lenses and a few M39s. Ive had conflicting info out there on adaptors and the adaptors don't allow infinity focus. I wont know this for sure until I get everything in hand, but am I going to have issue in using these old lenses with a pentax body? Do the adaptors allow infinity focus? Thanks for your time. regards,, Dave W
Didnt you say the Yashica 50mm f2 ist your favorite m42 lens?
I saw the Pentacon so often on the trade fair adapted on an old camera for less than 50âŹ.
how does the Rilenon 1.4 lens compare to fuji 56 1.2 , I was looking to get the fuji lens but stumbeled upon your video, very tempting, Im a new photographer mainly looking for nice subject seperation lens (nice bokeh) I mainly shoot classic cars.
Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 renders almost the same like Primoplan 58 f1.9 ?
Is the auto universal 55mm f1.4 made in Japan the same lens?
Dang I just missed with the Auto Sears 50mm f1.7 that I inherited from my grandma; wonder if mine is radio active, glass is a yellowish brown.
It is!
Even though they use material that is radioactive for the rear elements, the level is low enough to not cause you harm. That is unless you held it to you eyeball for years. I lick mine.
Big man ... what about wollensak large format lenses. I have quite a few of these. Are they worth anything but quality worth a damn
Because of you and yours "must own lens" videos I have 37 lenses !!! hehe :-D
Which ones are in your opinion the best? Greets
none of them are bad though !
So even with 42 lens adapter to nikon this lens can't be use on nikon apcs body?
Hi, I have this lens & I'm trying to use it on my Canon EOS Rebel XS! I'm new to using vintage lenses & I'm having trouble figuring out which adapter I need to buy for it to work with my Canon camera. I see M42 to EFS adapters on Amazon but I get confused by Type 1 / Type 2. I also saw someone say that I need a K Mount to EOS adapter so I'm not sure which one I need. Do you happen to know which one I need? Thanks!
Hi I have the pentagon and a d300 s what is the adaptor I need so I can use it safely please PLEASE TELL ME YOU HANDSOME CLEVER SLIGHTLY ODD MAN....đ
I have found a Auto Sears 55 1.4.
Do you know if it the aperature can be de-clicked (for video work)?
just got both ..there sharp..
Hi Ken, is the porst and auto revuenon the same?
Vielen Dank!
55 1.4 Cosinon and Chinon are the same lens than Rikenon?
others say no, too many differences in design , but nobody is certain , i have the Cosinon and its NOT the same image
@@kathodosdotcom I have the Cosinon and the Auto Sear and they are similar, but not the same.
Hi. Great videos.
I found a Ricoh camera with rikenon auto 50mm 1.7 on it. Is that lens considered as M42? I have a fujifilm xt20. What kind of adapter do I need? Sorry, newbie here. Thanks and more power!
Is it sharp?
I have one of those 55 Beaty
Hey Ken - I have had this lens and am a lil bit scared because there is a tiny chip in the glass. Does that mean I am more at risk for radioactivity? I don't want any particles entering my BODYYYYYYYY
well wheres teh chip at ? ROFL
In the glass... like a little spec of glass is missing!
73 mins in...what lens is it?!!
This vs the Voigtlander 58mm?
both are topmost winners without equal ., THIS lens however is very expensive $$$$$
This video just popped up for me so I thought i'd check ebay quickly. Yep, $300...
Have you tried the Pentacon/Meyer Optik Lydith 30mm F3.5 M42 ?
i have not, so many rare ass old lenses out there
Have you tested the Mamiya sekor 55 f1.4? Is this anything like the Rikenon/Auto Sears? Thanks!
I hope it is - just bought one off eBay...
Thanks!
OMG Marc, thank you so much !
@@kathodosdotcom You are the only cameraman on CZcams who truly understands the art and science of vintage lenses!
Ken, could you review Ricoh Rikenon 55mm f1.2 please? Picture on flickr look real wonderful, and there are copies on ebay now for sale. I am tempted to buy... Is it radioactive? It is Pentax K mount. There is K&F Concept Pentax adapter, I hope it will work on Fuji XT-3.
They've all been bought haha! You've mentioned the yashica yashinon 50mm f1.4 (and f2) before - is that the DX version?
those are all FX lenses, some are just labeled DX, means something diff
Theoria Apophasis thanks for the information! Great as always
Just ordered by auto Sears 55mm f1.4! Hoping for a non radioactive copy!
Rikenon 55 1.4 vs Voigtlander 58 1.4!!!
the Rike is very very cheapz
IMO for old lens you need full frame. Especially on 24 mpx. I've tested Helios-103 on crop a6300 and on fullframe A7 II. On crop it's just usable. On fullframe it shines. I preffer crop though to keep it small so now using Lens Turbo II.
Auto Sears/Sekor 55mm 1.4 Lens
Is this the one?
Yes, it must be the same. I have the Mamiya Sekor version, they all seem to be characterized by a flat rear element
Is it good for my XT2? last time i see your comment that the radiation in this lens can cooked your XT2 sensor? is that true or you are just being sarcastic about it???
It ia false. Ive used the radiated 55mm Takumar on my A7,A7ii , Xt2 amd Xe3...it waa stored for literally months on my A7ii, absolutely nothing wrong with camera...except for the green skin and buldging muscles. No seriously, nothing to worry about.
This wonât work for Nikon, Ken?
is the 55 1.8 as good ??
ive got it, also good, but not epic like this baby
Thx Ken
may i know if this lens be used in a full frame camera or it is made for apsc format?
Zong Lin It's full frame.
thanks man for the reply.
Theoria Apophasis, Do you have any thoughts on Super 8?
Is the Pentacon radioactive as well?
is NOT, no
Will a Zeiss for Contax lens work with an adapter on a Nikon?
yes as long as the rear element doesnt hit the mirror
Theoria Apophasis how would I know what to look for before purchase?
Pentacon is rather soft lens
While I really appreciate your insight Ken STOP DRIVING UP THE PRICE OF OLD GLASS!!!. Lol! How would you compare the Rikenon 55mm f1.4 to the Voightlander 58mm f1.4? Have the Voightlander and have been looking for the Rikenon but they're crazy expensive.... at least now!
both those lenses are great, but the Rikenon is a looooooot cheaper :)
hey, i just bought 4 more of the Rikenon !!!! OMFG
Already have the Voightlander. Guess I'll pass on the Rikenon, unless I can find a really killer deal!
You can always buy JC Pennyâs for cheap. If itâs too soft for you use 2000 grit on all the elements then buff with with some spank juice for a good polish:)
is the Pentacon radioactive?
its not, no :)