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photographyguy74 · 12-24-2013, 06:28 PM

When I bought the Pentax K1000SE that I currently own, it came with a lens and I am trying to find more information and possibly some reviews for this lens. I will list everything on the lens. Zykkor 52mm (filter thread size) 1A RKN MC Auto Zoom 1:3.5-4.5 F=35-70mm 52 (with some type of symbol) No. 521549. I have tried to find a review on here but I did not find one (unless I am missing something). If anyone has a link to information or reviews for this lens, please share it with me. I have struck out so far (kind of like my love life...haha).

vonBaloney · 12-24-2013, 06:35 PM

Zykkor is not the lens brand, but a filter attached the lens -- apparently a "1A" skylight filter -- it should screw right off. So what you've got there is a 35-70mm zoom with a variable aperture of f/3.5-4.5. Brand still unknown.

photographyguy74 · 12-24-2013, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Zykkor is not the lens brand, but a filter attached the lens -- apparently a "1A" skylight filter -- it should screw right off. So what you've got there is a 35-70mm zoom with a variable aperture of f/3.5-4.5. Brand still unknown.

Oh...I guess you're right. My bad. Ignore the Zykkor 1A part then. Haha. Thank you for pointing that out to me.

**jatrax** · 12-24-2013, 06:48 PM

RKN MC Auto Zoom

Might be a Ricoh, (Rikenon)? The MC probably means MultiCoated

photographyguy74 · 12-24-2013, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

RKN MC Auto Zoom

Might be a Ricoh, (Rikenon)? The MC probably means MultiCoated

I have no idea. I do not see any name on the lens barrel. That's why I am so clueless.

**jatrax** · 12-24-2013, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by photographyguy74

I have no idea. I do not see any name on the lens barrel. That's why I am so clueless.

Picture might help, maybe somebody will recognize it.

vonBaloney · 12-24-2013, 06:55 PM

No hidden name plate on front ring revealed after removing filter?

EDIT: Found it?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157718601/rkn-f35-45-35-70mm-pentax-pk-k-mount?...FclaMgodzQYAdQ

RKN is the brand, apparently. I think that was a kit lens/budget lens from Ricoh for their K-mount cameras.

photographyguy74 · 12-24-2013, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

No hidden name plate on front ring revealed after removing filter?

No...nothing. I see that this is going to be a mystery.

vonBaloney · 12-24-2013, 06:58 PM

See my above edit

photographyguy74 · 12-24-2013, 06:58 PM

And on the lens barrel, it says that it was made in Korea. I do not know if that will be of much help or not.

vonBaloney · 12-24-2013, 07:01 PM

Well, basically what it is...is a bottom of the barrel lens, at least brand-wise. Doesn't mean it will perform poorly -- that aren't that many really bad lenses out there. But set expectations low!

photographyguy74 · 12-24-2013, 07:03 PM

I always set my expectations low...especially in my love life. Haha. I just thought I'd post on here and see if anyone had some information about this particular lens. It was worth a shot.

photographyguy74 · 12-24-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Picture might help, maybe somebody will recognize it.

I'll try to get a picture taken of it and post it on here.

photographyguy74 · 12-24-2013, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

No hidden name plate on front ring revealed after removing filter?

EDIT: Found it?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157718601/rkn-f35-45-35-70mm-pentax-pk-k-mount?...FclaMgodzQYAdQ

RKN is the brand, apparently. I think that was a kit lens/budget lens from Ricoh for their K-mount cameras.

Yep, that looks like it. I only read the part of your post about if there was a hidden name plate. I must have missed the link. Damn old age.

sterretje · 12-24-2013, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by photographyguy74

I always set my expectations low...especially in my love life. Haha.

Glad you're in love with your camera

12-24-2013, 06:28 PM	#1
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331	Need Help With A Lens When I bought the Pentax K1000SE that I currently own, it came with a lens and I am trying to find more information and possibly some reviews for this lens. I will list everything on the lens. Zykkor 52mm (filter thread size) 1A RKN MC Auto Zoom 1:3.5-4.5 F=35-70mm 52 (with some type of symbol) No. 521549. I have tried to find a review on here but I did not find one (unless I am missing something). If anyone has a link to information or reviews for this lens, please share it with me. I have struck out so far (kind of like my love life...haha).

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12-24-2013, 06:35 PM	#2
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 5,393	Zykkor is not the lens brand, but a filter attached the lens -- apparently a "1A" skylight filter -- it should screw right off. So what you've got there is a 35-70mm zoom with a variable aperture of f/3.5-4.5. Brand still unknown.

12-24-2013, 06:42 PM	#3
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney Zykkor is not the lens brand, but a filter attached the lens -- apparently a "1A" skylight filter -- it should screw right off. So what you've got there is a 35-70mm zoom with a variable aperture of f/3.5-4.5. Brand still unknown. Oh...I guess you're right. My bad. Ignore the Zykkor 1A part then. Haha. Thank you for pointing that out to me.

12-24-2013, 06:48 PM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,516	RKN MC Auto Zoom Might be a Ricoh, (Rikenon)? The MC probably means MultiCoated

12-24-2013, 06:50 PM	#5
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax RKN MC Auto Zoom Might be a Ricoh, (Rikenon)? The MC probably means MultiCoated I have no idea. I do not see any name on the lens barrel. That's why I am so clueless.

12-24-2013, 06:52 PM	#6
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,516	Originally posted by photographyguy74 I have no idea. I do not see any name on the lens barrel. That's why I am so clueless. Picture might help, maybe somebody will recognize it.

12-24-2013, 06:55 PM	#7
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 5,393	No hidden name plate on front ring revealed after removing filter? EDIT: Found it? https://www.etsy.com/listing/157718601/rkn-f35-45-35-70mm-pentax-pk-k-mount?...FclaMgodzQYAdQ RKN is the brand, apparently. I think that was a kit lens/budget lens from Ricoh for their K-mount cameras.

12-24-2013, 06:57 PM	#8
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney No hidden name plate on front ring revealed after removing filter? No...nothing. I see that this is going to be a mystery.

12-24-2013, 06:58 PM	#9
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 5,393	See my above edit

12-24-2013, 06:58 PM	#10
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331 Original Poster	And on the lens barrel, it says that it was made in Korea. I do not know if that will be of much help or not.

12-24-2013, 07:01 PM	#11
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 5,393	Well, basically what it is...is a bottom of the barrel lens, at least brand-wise. Doesn't mean it will perform poorly -- that aren't that many really bad lenses out there. But set expectations low!

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12-24-2013, 07:03 PM	#12
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331 Original Poster	I always set my expectations low...especially in my love life. Haha. I just thought I'd post on here and see if anyone had some information about this particular lens. It was worth a shot.

12-24-2013, 07:18 PM	#13
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax Picture might help, maybe somebody will recognize it. I'll try to get a picture taken of it and post it on here.

12-24-2013, 07:20 PM	#14
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney No hidden name plate on front ring revealed after removing filter? EDIT: Found it? https://www.etsy.com/listing/157718601/rkn-f35-45-35-70mm-pentax-pk-k-mount?...FclaMgodzQYAdQ RKN is the brand, apparently. I think that was a kit lens/budget lens from Ricoh for their K-mount cameras. Yep, that looks like it. I only read the part of your post about if there was a hidden name plate. I must have missed the link. Damn old age.

12-24-2013, 10:29 PM	#15
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by photographyguy74 I always set my expectations low...especially in my love life. Haha. Glad you're in love with your camera

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