Identify this mystery Rikenon lens on ebay

nick h. · 11-16-2013, 09:05 AM

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Hope this isn't breaking any rules, but I'm intrigued by this funny looking lens on ebay. I've asked the seller what it is but he says the only lettering on it is Tele Rikenon Lens, Made In Japan, 16875. I suppose the number is probably a serial number? I have a Spotmatic and a Ricoh KR-10 so I probably could use this lens...if it works...and if it's really a lens. What the hell is it??? RIKENON, Ricoh Telephoto Lense. 16875. Collectors | eBay

Parallax · 11-16-2013, 09:10 AM

I don't believe this is a camera lens.

aurele · 11-16-2013, 09:12 AM

we lack of item we know to guess the size.

- Could be cine lens for example.
- Could be part of a spoting device (seems there is no aperture)
- Could be a specialized lens for a very specific purpose like some X-ray lens (pure guess)

vonBaloney · 11-16-2013, 09:26 AM

For the old Ricoh 126C-Flex TLS?

nick h. · 11-16-2013, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

I don't believe this is a camera lens.

Maybe it's just a promotional doodad for retaillers?

If I buy it and it's not a lens at least I could get a refund!

aurele · 11-16-2013, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

For the old Ricoh 126C-Flex TLS?

it could definetly be that !

nick h. · 11-16-2013, 09:51 AM

Looks like it might be related to this? Vintage Camera Lens Ricoh Aux Tele Photo Lens for 1 2 8 4 5cm w Leather Case | eBay

Parallax · 11-16-2013, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by nick h.

Looks like it might be related to this? Vintage Camera Lens Ricoh Aux Tele Photo Lens for 1 2 8 4 5cm w Leather Case | eBay

Possibly, but from the picture it's hard to tell. Those were lenses that screwed into the filter threads on fixed lens cameras. They usually came in a set of two; wide angle and telephoto.

stevebrot · 11-16-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by aurele

it could definetly be that !

Nope, I have seen those and they are not the same. I would suspect 8mm Cine.

Steve

11-16-2013, 09:05 AM	#1
nick h. New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 9	Identify this mystery Rikenon lens on ebay Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hope this isn't breaking any rules, but I'm intrigued by this funny looking lens on ebay. I've asked the seller what it is but he says the only lettering on it is Tele Rikenon Lens, Made In Japan, 16875. I suppose the number is probably a serial number? I have a Spotmatic and a Ricoh KR-10 so I probably could use this lens...if it works...and if it's really a lens. What the hell is it??? RIKENON, Ricoh Telephoto Lense. 16875. Collectors \| eBay

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11-16-2013, 09:10 AM	#2
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	I don't believe this is a camera lens.

11-16-2013, 09:12 AM	#3
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	we lack of item we know to guess the size. - Could be cine lens for example. - Could be part of a spoting device (seems there is no aperture) - Could be a specialized lens for a very specific purpose like some X-ray lens (pure guess)

11-16-2013, 09:26 AM	#4
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	For the old Ricoh 126C-Flex TLS?

11-16-2013, 09:29 AM	#5
nick h. New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by Parallax I don't believe this is a camera lens. Maybe it's just a promotional doodad for retaillers? If I buy it and it's not a lens at least I could get a refund!

11-16-2013, 09:32 AM	#6
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by vonBaloney For the old Ricoh 126C-Flex TLS? it could definetly be that !

11-16-2013, 09:51 AM	#7
nick h. New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Looks like it might be related to this? Vintage Camera Lens Ricoh Aux Tele Photo Lens for 1 2 8 4 5cm w Leather Case \| eBay

11-16-2013, 11:40 AM	#8
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by nick h. Looks like it might be related to this? Vintage Camera Lens Ricoh Aux Tele Photo Lens for 1 2 8 4 5cm w Leather Case \| eBay Possibly, but from the picture it's hard to tell. Those were lenses that screwed into the filter threads on fixed lens cameras. They usually came in a set of two; wide angle and telephoto.

11-16-2013, 11:50 AM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by aurele it could definetly be that ! Nope, I have seen those and they are not the same. I would suspect 8mm Cine. Steve