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drypenn · 05-27-2015, 06:49 AM

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I've come across this lens for the first time. Seemingly, it's a pancake, and the lack of info here has been quite intriguing. Is anybody familiar with this, and its IQ?

Thanks,

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**sergysergy** · 05-27-2015, 07:23 AM

I have seen people here talking about it but I cannot find the post...

atiratha · 05-27-2015, 07:35 AM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/292827-ricoh-28mm-f3-5-a.html

goodnight · 05-27-2015, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by sergysergy

I have seen people here talking about it but I cannot find the post...

Was it in this thread? Douglas_of_Sweden mentions it and later includes a sample shot he found from someone. There's also a price watch thread from 2014 for an ebay listing of this lens which JayBee451 seems to have purchased.

drypenn · 05-27-2015, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by atiratha

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/292827-ricoh-28mm-f3-5-a.html

Yup, I saw that thread, but it led to a blank wall.

tvdtvdtvd · 05-27-2015, 08:13 AM

Very neat find. You're right, not a lot of information out there about the lens. Considering that Ricoh rebadged many, (most?, all?), of
their lenses, you'd think there'd be something else like it but it appears to be unique. Curious to hear how it performs.

**boriscleto** · 05-27-2015, 08:52 AM

Produced from 1996-1997 and originally priced at 183 euros.

The Unofficial Guide to Ricoh SLR Cameras and Rikenon Lenses

Other lenses from that period were the 45/2.8 pancake, and the 55/1.2.

There were also some P lenses, 100/3.5 macro, 28-70/2.8-4, 28-105/2.8-4 macro, 35-70/3.4-4.5 macro, and 70-210/3.9 macro. The P lenses were produced right up to the end of Ricoh film SLR production around 1999.

Last edited by boriscleto; 05-27-2015 at 08:59 AM.

npc · 05-27-2015, 09:07 AM

Here are some links with samples:
http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/labo/20120709_544511.html
?????? | ???????? | PENTAX?RICOH?????King-Mount??? | ????????
https://news.mapcamera.com/maptimes.php?itemid=27124
Flickriver: Photoset 'Ricoh Rikenon XR 28mm F3.5 Aspheric' by ymtrx79g ( Activity stop)

ppohja · 05-27-2015, 09:57 AM

Just buy it from here?

RICOH XR RIKENON 28mm f/3.5 ASPH Aspheric Lens for Pentax K-mount (06-G37) | eBay

05-27-2015, 06:49 AM	#1
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Rare 28mm/3.5? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I've come across this lens for the first time. Seemingly, it's a pancake, and the lack of info here has been quite intriguing. Is anybody familiar with this, and its IQ? Thanks, Attached Images

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tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Very neat find. You're right, not a lot of information out there about the lens. Considering that Ricoh rebadged many, (most?, all?), of their lenses, you'd think there'd be something else like it but it appears to be unique. Curious to hear how it performs.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Produced from 1996-1997 and originally priced at 183 euros. The Unofficial Guide to Ricoh SLR Cameras and Rikenon Lenses Other lenses from that period were the 45/2.8 pancake, and the 55/1.2. There were also some P lenses, 100/3.5 macro, 28-70/2.8-4, 28-105/2.8-4 macro, 35-70/3.4-4.5 macro, and 70-210/3.9 macro. The P lenses were produced right up to the end of Ricoh film SLR production around 1999. Last edited by boriscleto; 05-27-2015 at 08:59 AM.

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npc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 313	Here are some links with samples: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/labo/20120709_544511.html ?????? \| ???????? \| PENTAX?RICOH?????King-Mount??? \| ???????? https://news.mapcamera.com/maptimes.php?itemid=27124 Flickriver: Photoset 'Ricoh Rikenon XR 28mm F3.5 Aspheric' by ymtrx79g ( Activity stop)

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ppohja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 194	Just buy it from here? RICOH XR RIKENON 28mm f/3.5 ASPH Aspheric Lens for Pentax K-mount (06-G37) \| eBay

Rare 28mm/3.5?

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