Sears 28mm f 2.8 made in Japan, any good ?

cg-4k50 · 05-31-2019, 06:50 AM - **1 Like**

Bought this from a friend last night for $15.00 . anyone know the maker and what year it may be ? I took a few close up shots this morning with my K50 , I'm no pro but they look pretty good to me.

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**pres589** · 05-31-2019, 06:57 AM - **1 Like**

The two sample shots makes me think it's a decent buy, especially at $15. Don't know anything about that specific lens, sorry. Shoot around and find out?

**grog85361** · 05-31-2019, 08:51 AM - **2 Likes**

It works, and you seem pleased with the results. You got a good deal. Enjoy!

---------- Post added 05-31-19 at 08:56 AM ----------

More to the point, though, this may have been made by Cosina. Reference this web page: Sears Auto f2.8 28mm M42 - Matt's Classic Cameras

Regardless, if you are happy with it, it is good. Especially for $15 !

stevebrot · 05-31-2019, 09:01 AM

The build and the name are clues. "Auto" in the name was common before the mid-1970s. From the late 1960s through to that time, Sears rebranded Ricoh and Mamiya/Sekor product for their M42 offerings, so it is likely that your lens has a "twin" with one of those two brandings. Mamiya had their own lens works and Rikenons of the era are thought to have been made by Tomioka. Whatever the case, your lens appears to be a winner at a very good price. Congratuations!

Steve

stevebrot · 05-31-2019, 09:16 AM - **1 Like**

Found its Rikenon "twin"...

Rikoh Auto Rikenon 28mm f/2.8-16 - M42 Lens Database

...and a short summary from a Flickr user with the Sears version...

Auto Sears 28mm f/2.8 | This is a Ricoh Auto-Rikenon rebrand? | Flickr

Steve

cg-4k50 · 05-31-2019, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The build and the name are clues. "Auto" in the name was common before the mid-1970s. From the late 1960s through to that time, Sears rebranded Ricoh and Mamiya/Sekor product for their M42 offerings, so it is likely that your lens has a "twin" with one of those two brandings. Mamiya had their own lens works and Rikenons of the era are thought to have been made by Tomioka. Whatever the case, your lens appears to be a winner at a very good price. Congratuations!

Steve

Thanks for the imfo Steve, I also bought a 135mm f 3.5 for $15.00 .He also has a 50mm or 55mm ,he bought the camera and three lenses for $15.00 lol .I may need to buy that one also. pic with the 135mm

photoptimist · 05-31-2019, 09:48 AM

Looks good so far!

If you take a few more shots of stuff like brick walls, buildings, backlit subjects, the night sky, out-of-focus distant lights, etc., then you'll get a great idea of what this lens can do.

You'll will soon be the expert on this lens.

Have fun!

**pres589** · 05-31-2019, 09:50 AM

I wonder if stopping down a bit with the 135mm would give better sharpness and contrast. Which camera did he buy? I assume a Sears branded unit as well?

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05-31-2019, 06:57 AM - 1 Like	#2
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	The two sample shots makes me think it's a decent buy, especially at $15. Don't know anything about that specific lens, sorry. Shoot around and find out?

05-31-2019, 08:51 AM - 2 Likes	#3
grog85361 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 893	It works, and you seem pleased with the results. You got a good deal. Enjoy! ---------- Post added 05-31-19 at 08:56 AM ---------- More to the point, though, this may have been made by Cosina. Reference this web page: Sears Auto f2.8 28mm M42 - Matt's Classic Cameras Regardless, if you are happy with it, it is good. Especially for $15 !

05-31-2019, 09:01 AM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The build and the name are clues. "Auto" in the name was common before the mid-1970s. From the late 1960s through to that time, Sears rebranded Ricoh and Mamiya/Sekor product for their M42 offerings, so it is likely that your lens has a "twin" with one of those two brandings. Mamiya had their own lens works and Rikenons of the era are thought to have been made by Tomioka. Whatever the case, your lens appears to be a winner at a very good price. Congratuations! Steve

05-31-2019, 09:16 AM - 1 Like	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Found its Rikenon "twin"... Rikoh Auto Rikenon 28mm f/2.8-16 - M42 Lens Database ...and a short summary from a Flickr user with the Sears version... Auto Sears 28mm f/2.8 \| This is a Ricoh Auto-Rikenon rebrand? \| Flickr Steve

05-31-2019, 09:48 AM	#7
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,121	Looks good so far! If you take a few more shots of stuff like brick walls, buildings, backlit subjects, the night sky, out-of-focus distant lights, etc., then you'll get a great idea of what this lens can do. You'll will soon be the expert on this lens. Have fun!

05-31-2019, 09:50 AM	#8
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	I wonder if stopping down a bit with the 135mm would give better sharpness and contrast. Which camera did he buy? I assume a Sears branded unit as well?

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