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    M42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto

    4.4
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 4.5
    Mechanical: 4.5
    Value: 9.0
    Focal Length
    55mm
    Aperture
    f/1.4-16
    Mount
    M42
    Weight
    315g
    Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    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. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

    Physical characteristics

    52 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 315 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 72 months of tracked sales — pay around the $96.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $96.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $170.00
    All-time low
    $4.00
    Latest sale
    $78.00

    Best deals

    578 of 1145 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $96.00 fair value.

    • Mar 21, 2025$4.00$-92.00 / typical
    • Mar 21, 2025$5.00$-91.00 / typical
    • Jan 12, 2025$8.00$-88.00 / typical
    • Jan 12, 2025$9.00$-87.00 / typical
    • Jun 3, 2025$9.00$-87.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length55mm
    Aperturef/1.4-16
    Min Focus Distance0.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight315g
    Length52mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Davide Russo4.3/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto

    Davide Russo4.6/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto?

    Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.4/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 315g.

    What mount is the Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto compatible with?

    Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto typically sells for around $4.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto a good lens?

    Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.3
    Optical4.5/5
    Mechanical4.5/5
    Value9.0/5
    Bokeh9.0/5
    Usability4.2/5
    Based on 9 reviewers

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