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*Blue* · 07-04-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by pentaxman

I respectfully disgree - The Rikenon XR 135/2.8 fits this category well. It is sharp and contrasty from F2.8 on and extremely well built. It even has a built in hood. These can be found for less than $50. I ran some lens tests against some other 135s (not the Vivitar) and found it to be by far the sharpest lens. It also displays almost no CA even wide open. I have seen APO lenses with more CA. A very high quality prime.

I don't know that anyone specifically slammed the Rikenon. That had their lenses built by a third party, likely Tokina as did some of the better Vivitars.

07-04-2009, 09:15 AM	#51
Blue Site Supporter Location: Florida Hill Country Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 5,684	Originally Posted by pentaxman I respectfully disgree - The Rikenon XR 135/2.8 fits this category well. It is sharp and contrasty from F2.8 on and extremely well built. It even has a built in hood. These can be found for less than $50. I ran some lens tests against some other 135s (not the Vivitar) and found it to be by far the sharpest lens. It also displays almost no CA even wide open. I have seen APO lenses with more CA. A very high quality prime. I don't know that anyone specifically slammed the Rikenon. That had their lenses built by a third party, likely Tokina as did some of the better Vivitars.