The Ricoh Rikenon K-Mount Lenses Club

edom31 · 10-29-2021, 08:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

It's a german site, maybe your work blocks international sites? My work only blocks russian sites, for some reason...

I'm in a state job, so yes we do have some blocks (Youtube which I do not really mind; personal emails like the gmails) The one that really hurt me was when they blocked my fantasy league page (Yahoo)... I honestly had to give up fantasy sport games.

Jonathan Mac · 11-01-2021, 09:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Here's my XR 35/2.8 collection

Rikenon XR 35mm 2.8 (1st Version) | Flickr

Again, mine goes to f16, 35cm MFD, and has 6 blades.

I have the M 35/2.8 and can confirm it has 5 blades and f22 - it is also in our forum's reviews page...

Can someone provide the link for this website? I could not find it.

Thanks for that. Some impressive shots in there, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on my copy though I don't think it's been shipped yet. Today is a bank holiday here.

edom31 · 11-01-2021, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Thanks for that. Some impressive shots in there, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on my copy though I don't think it's been shipped yet. Today is a bank holiday here.

Thank you. Great lens, you'll have fun when it gets to you.

Jonathan Mac · 11-17-2021, 08:44 AM - **3 Likes**

I've had time to use this lens a bit on my X-T20 now and I have to say I like it. It's very pleasant to use and it's nice and sharp, even wide open, with good colour and contrast.

A few shots, all wide open

Wooden figures by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Wooden figures II by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Split by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

edom31 · 11-17-2021, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I've had time to use this lens a bit on my X-T20 now and I have to say I like it. It's very pleasant to use and it's nice and sharp, even wide open, with good colour and contrast.

Lovely samples.... I reckon this is the XR 35/2.8 right?

Jonathan Mac · 11-18-2021, 05:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Lovely samples.... I reckon this is the XR 35/2.8 right?

Yep, it's the only Rikenon I've owned other than a cheapie 35-70mm Rikenon-P kit zoom.

ChristianRock · 11-22-2021, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Yep, it's the only Rikenon I've owned other than a cheapie 35-70mm Rikenon-P kit zoom.

I had a cheapie RIkenon P 35-70mm and it was surprisingly sharp like a good prime... but pretty clumsy to use with how you engaged the macro mode, especially.

Jonathan Mac · 11-23-2021, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I had a cheapie RIkenon P 35-70mm and it was surprisingly sharp like a good prime... but pretty clumsy to use with how you engaged the macro mode, especially.

I haven't used it except to test that it works, but I remember it being OK. I keep it around just in case I have the need for a cheap and expendable kit zoom. I should have taken it to the music festival I went to a few years ago, it would have given me something a bit wider than the M 50/1.7 I took, at almost zero additional weight.

Piotrek K · 01-02-2022, 11:51 AM - **1 Like**

K200D with Rikenon P 28/2.8 at 5.6.

**steamloco76** · 01-11-2022, 02:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Sears(Rikenon) 50/2 @ f5.6 my $15 lens!
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/26-mini-challenges-games-pho...0-f5-6.web.jpg

ChristianRock · 01-13-2022, 07:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by steamloco76

Sears(Rikenon) 50/2 @ f5.6 my $15 lens!
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/26-mini-challenges-games-pho...0-f5-6.web.jpg

Ah yes, I had one of those (branded Auto Sears). Super sharp, superb micro-contrast. The only reason I sold it was because it wasn't getting that much use - the very short focus throw made it hard to focus at medium to longer distances.

At f5.6 it was as sharp as any lens I've ever seen in my life, and your picture, I think, shows that. The lens probably eats that K-70 sensor for breakfast...

Jonathan Mac · 02-09-2022, 05:21 AM - **2 Likes**

A couple from the Rikenon XR 35mm f/2.8, both wide open.

First signs of spring by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Sands under foot by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Jonathan Mac · 02-10-2022, 04:45 AM - **1 Like**

A couple more from the Rikenon 35/2.8, both wide open.

Mask by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Pink by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Piotrek K · 02-16-2022, 11:58 AM - **2 Likes**

3 frames stitched.

Jonathan Mac · 02-17-2022, 02:38 AM - **1 Like**

XR Rikenon 35/2.8 again

Frosty leaf by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Spring by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

01-02-2022, 11:51 AM - 1 Like	#234
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Rikenon P 28/2.8 K200D with Rikenon P 28/2.8 at 5.6.

02-16-2022, 11:58 AM - 2 Likes	#239
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Rikenon P 28/2.8 and K200D 3 frames stitched.

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10-29-2021, 08:39 AM - 1 Like	#226
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by ChristianRock It's a german site, maybe your work blocks international sites? My work only blocks russian sites, for some reason... I'm in a state job, so yes we do have some blocks (Youtube which I do not really mind; personal emails like the gmails) The one that really hurt me was when they blocked my fantasy league page (Yahoo)... I honestly had to give up fantasy sport games.

11-01-2021, 09:24 AM - 1 Like	#227
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by edom31 Here's my XR 35/2.8 collection Rikenon XR 35mm 2.8 (1st Version) \| Flickr Again, mine goes to f16, 35cm MFD, and has 6 blades. I have the M 35/2.8 and can confirm it has 5 blades and f22 - it is also in our forum's reviews page... Can someone provide the link for this website? I could not find it. Thanks for that. Some impressive shots in there, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on my copy though I don't think it's been shipped yet. Today is a bank holiday here.

11-01-2021, 02:31 PM	#228
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Thanks for that. Some impressive shots in there, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on my copy though I don't think it's been shipped yet. Today is a bank holiday here. Thank you. Great lens, you'll have fun when it gets to you.

11-17-2021, 08:44 AM - 3 Likes	#229
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	I've had time to use this lens a bit on my X-T20 now and I have to say I like it. It's very pleasant to use and it's nice and sharp, even wide open, with good colour and contrast. A few shots, all wide open Wooden figures by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Wooden figures II by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Split by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

11-17-2021, 09:01 AM	#230
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I've had time to use this lens a bit on my X-T20 now and I have to say I like it. It's very pleasant to use and it's nice and sharp, even wide open, with good colour and contrast. Lovely samples.... I reckon this is the XR 35/2.8 right?

11-18-2021, 05:01 AM - 1 Like	#231
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by edom31 Lovely samples.... I reckon this is the XR 35/2.8 right? Yep, it's the only Rikenon I've owned other than a cheapie 35-70mm Rikenon-P kit zoom.

11-22-2021, 11:40 AM	#232
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Yep, it's the only Rikenon I've owned other than a cheapie 35-70mm Rikenon-P kit zoom. I had a cheapie RIkenon P 35-70mm and it was surprisingly sharp like a good prime... but pretty clumsy to use with how you engaged the macro mode, especially.

11-23-2021, 07:31 AM	#233
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by ChristianRock I had a cheapie RIkenon P 35-70mm and it was surprisingly sharp like a good prime... but pretty clumsy to use with how you engaged the macro mode, especially. I haven't used it except to test that it works, but I remember it being OK. I keep it around just in case I have the need for a cheap and expendable kit zoom. I should have taken it to the music festival I went to a few years ago, it would have given me something a bit wider than the M 50/1.7 I took, at almost zero additional weight.

01-11-2022, 02:07 PM - 2 Likes	#235
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	Sears(Rikenon) 50/2 @ f5.6 my $15 lens! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/26-mini-challenges-games-pho...0-f5-6.web.jpg

01-13-2022, 07:56 AM - 1 Like	#236
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910 Original Poster	Originally posted by steamloco76 Sears(Rikenon) 50/2 @ f5.6 my $15 lens! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/26-mini-challenges-games-pho...0-f5-6.web.jpg Ah yes, I had one of those (branded Auto Sears). Super sharp, superb micro-contrast. The only reason I sold it was because it wasn't getting that much use - the very short focus throw made it hard to focus at medium to longer distances. At f5.6 it was as sharp as any lens I've ever seen in my life, and your picture, I think, shows that. The lens probably eats that K-70 sensor for breakfast...

02-09-2022, 05:21 AM - 2 Likes	#237
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	A couple from the Rikenon XR 35mm f/2.8, both wide open. First signs of spring by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Sands under foot by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

02-10-2022, 04:45 AM - 1 Like	#238
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	A couple more from the Rikenon 35/2.8, both wide open. Mask by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Pink by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

02-17-2022, 02:38 AM - 1 Like	#240
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	XR Rikenon 35/2.8 again Frosty leaf by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Spring by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr