Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto
Optical design
Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Average brightness in this leaguePhysical characteristics
68 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 10 months of tracked sales — pay around the $208.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
987 of 1964 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $208.50 fair value.
- Nov 29, 2024$16.00$-192.50 / typical
- Mar 28, 2025$16.00$-192.50 / typical
- May 18, 2025$19.00$-189.50 / typical
- Nov 9, 2024$20.00$-188.50 / typical
- May 18, 2025$20.00$-188.50 / typical
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Great lens for the money. Although this is a "L" lens for a full frame camera it works well with both full frame and APS-C DSLR. Focal length does change when attached to crop sensor camera to the approximate equivalent of 35mm when shooting at wide angle so keep that in mind. But the truth is it really doesn't matter too much so just enjoy shooting with this lens. It takes fantastic pictures with crystal clear details and can be used for any occasions. To portrait to landscape and anything in between. This is probably the least expensive Canon "L" lens available on the market. Highly recommended.
Super carry-around lens Canon L lenses are all superior quality and produce great images. Internal zoom and focus make this one especially nice to handle. Fast, accurate and whisper-quiet focus gives you more usable shots. Using this on my 1.6 crop 60D still provides a good wide-angle for indoor use. My 28 mm Sigma always had me backed into a corner.
The most reasonably priced L series lens that you'll find! Beautifully crafted lens. I loved looking at this lens. Immaculate construction. Solid like a rock. Better than a kit lens? Well, no, not really. The kit 18-55 mm is not a bad lens and if you look you can find one for $50. It also has a bit more range than the 17-40. Photos were sharp but not as sharp as an 18-135 base model lens let alone a nano. If you want to tell your friends that you have an L series lens here you go. They're not all that pricey and they're always available. Good, solid performer and better in low light than a kit lens. Otherwise, get an 18-135 if you're shooting crop sensor. They're better and cost less...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto?
Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto is a camera lens with 17mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/16, for the M42, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.
What mount is the Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto compatible with?
Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto uses a M42, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto typically sells for around $16.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto a good lens?
Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto has a community rating of 4.8/5 from 49 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Rikenon 17mm f/4 Auto?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Jens MC Flektogon 20mm f/2.8, Fujinon-F 16mm f/2.8 EBC, Fujinon-SW 19mm f/3.5 EBC.