Auto Sears 50mm f1.7

Sagitta · 07-25-2011, 09:54 PM - **1 Like**

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Figured I'd toss one of my favorite lenses in here.

Most of these (actually, all I believe) were shot wide open.

Last edited by jct us101; 07-25-2011 at 11:04 PM.

cwebsterlusk · 10-30-2011, 06:38 PM

I love this lens myself. I was just looking for a place to review it on here, but alas, it is not listed. The photos are great by the way!

NatureSeeker808 · 06-07-2020, 08:11 PM

Bought this on a total whim, after perusing some of the images here. Not bad for $20.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/187014296@N04/50007639697/in/dateposted-public/

NatureSeeker808 · 06-14-2020, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by NatureSeeker808

Bought this on a total whim, after perusing some of the images here. Not bad for $20.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49983020826_4e915299a2_m.jpg

A few more images taken last weekend. Starting to really like this lens. Compared to my other 50mm's (SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4, FA 50mm f1.4, D-FA 50mm f1.8, Sigma EX 50mm f2.8 Macro) it handles better for manual focus-intensive tasks such as close-up flower photography (not requiring macro magnification). Will have to do more field testing soon on landscape scenes to see how it compares to it's stablemates, but I like the lens design (lightweight, sharp, nicely damped focus ring). I also have a RIcoh XR 28mm f2.8, and this lens (Auto Sears 50mm) is very similar in construction and handling, as I understand it was also manufactured by Ricoh. For $20.....seriously useful lens, best Ebay find to date.

Tiny_Blooms_Bokeh_2.8_NMG_2020 | Nature Seeker808 | Flickr
Pink_Blooms_Bokeh_2.8_NMG_2020 | Nature Seeker808 | Flickr
Painterly_Flowers_50mm_4.0_NMG_June_2020 | Nature Seeker808 | Flickr
Delicate_Blooms_Bokeh_4.0_NMG_2020 | Nature Seeker808 | Flickr
Camilia_Blossom2_5.6_NMG_June_2020 | Nature Seeker808 | Flickr

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07-25-2011, 09:54 PM - 1 Like	#1
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Auto Sears 50mm f1.7 Post a review \| Specifications \| Forum Marketplace ---------------------------------------------------- Figured I'd toss one of my favorite lenses in here. Most of these (actually, all I believe) were shot wide open. Last edited by jct us101; 07-25-2011 at 11:04 PM.

06-07-2020, 08:11 PM	#3
NatureSeeker808 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Twin Cities, MN, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 145	First Image w/New to me Auto Sears 50mm f1.7 Bought this on a total whim, after perusing some of the images here. Not bad for $20. https://www.flickr.com/photos/187014296@N04/50007639697/in/dateposted-public/ Last edited by NatureSeeker808; 06-14-2020 at 08:05 PM.

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10-30-2011, 06:38 PM	#2
cwebsterlusk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 33	I love this lens myself. I was just looking for a place to review it on here, but alas, it is not listed. The photos are great by the way!

06-14-2020, 07:55 PM	#4
NatureSeeker808 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Twin Cities, MN, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 145	Originally posted by NatureSeeker808 Bought this on a total whim, after perusing some of the images here. Not bad for $20. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49983020826_4e915299a2_m.jpg A few more images taken last weekend. Starting to really like this lens. Compared to my other 50mm's (SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4, FA 50mm f1.4, D-FA 50mm f1.8, Sigma EX 50mm f2.8 Macro) it handles better for manual focus-intensive tasks such as close-up flower photography (not requiring macro magnification). Will have to do more field testing soon on landscape scenes to see how it compares to it's stablemates, but I like the lens design (lightweight, sharp, nicely damped focus ring). I also have a RIcoh XR 28mm f2.8, and this lens (Auto Sears 50mm) is very similar in construction and handling, as I understand it was also manufactured by Ricoh. For $20.....seriously useful lens, best Ebay find to date. Tiny_Blooms_Bokeh_2.8_NMG_2020 \| Nature Seeker808 \| Flickr Pink_Blooms_Bokeh_2.8_NMG_2020 \| Nature Seeker808 \| Flickr Painterly_Flowers_50mm_4.0_NMG_June_2020 \| Nature Seeker808 \| Flickr Delicate_Blooms_Bokeh_4.0_NMG_2020 \| Nature Seeker808 \| Flickr Camilia_Blossom2_5.6_NMG_June_2020 \| Nature Seeker808 \| Flickr ---------- Post added 06-14-20 at 08:01 PM ---------- Last edited by NatureSeeker808; 06-14-2020 at 08:01 PM.