Ricoh 50mm f1.7 XR Rikenon

Price paid 2019 - 20 euros with a  camera


The lens

Tested on Sony A7 - jpg straight from the camera


I will start with the conclusion, the lens is very very good.
At 1.7 the central sharpness is good and very usable
For landscape at F8 corner to corner sharpness is incredible.

For the price... don't hesitate !



SAMPLES  f 1.7

SAMPLES  f 8

Center

Left

 







Bottom Right Corner

 

Center

 








Top Corner

Bottom Corner

 

Hands down, surely one of the best 50mm I tested



Hope you enjoyed :-)

Ashahi Super Takumar 135mm 3.5

Let's test this cheam Ashahi Super Takumar 135mm 3.5 lens, I think I just paid 20 euros for it.

The lens (beautiful)

Tested on Sony A7 - jpg straight from camera

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Sample 1 F8

CENTER

LEFT CORNER

RIGHT CORNER

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Sample 2 F8

CENTER

LEFT CORNER

TOP LEFT

RIGHT CORNER

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Sample 3 F3.5

CENTER 3.5

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Sample 4 F3.5

CENTER 3.5

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Sample 5 F3.5

CENTER 3.5

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Sample 6 F3.5

CENTER 3.5

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Sample 7 F3.5

CENTER 3.5

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RANDOM SAMPLES

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CONCLUSION

For the price I paid this lens, I am very happy.

The central sharpness is very good and I love the retro color cast that gave this lens.

I really enjoy using it, 135mm is awesome focal.

Hope you enjoyed :-)