Rikenon 55mm f1.4

Inspector’s condition notes

Like-new condition lens. Another lens that's very sharp, with beautiful skintones—perfect for portrait photography. The sample images look excellent (please see the example photos). The optics are pristine with no scratches. Focus and aperture glide as smoothly as a new lens. Internal components are tight—no audible internal movement. The exterior is in like-new condition, though there are 2–3 small areas of paint loss or fine scratches along the lens body edges or around the focus ring and aperture ring (you have to look closely to spot them).

How this lens renders

Compared to the 55mm lens of the same spec, this Rikenon f/1.4 offers rare value—you get nearly the full character of a legendary fast lens at an accessible price. At f/1.4 wide open, the center is acceptably sharp with a soft, creamy glow. Stopped down to f/2.8, sharpness jumps noticeably and contrast tightens up. The edges reach their peak sharpness around f/5.6–f/8 (the edges never quite catch up to the center fully—typical character of a lens from this era). The bokeh melts the background smoothly, with soft circular outlines free of distracting edges. The background tonal falloff is beautiful, and a warm yellowish cast flatters skin tones—great for portrait work. The 6-blade aperture produces hexagonal highlights when stopped down past f/2. Vignetting can be used to draw the eye toward the center starting at f/1.4, then gradually fades as you stop down to f/2.8. The single-coated version is prone to flare and ghosting when shooting into the light. If you'd like to avoid flare, I recommend using a lens hood for backlit shots. Overall, this is a portrait lens that offers excellent value and is genuinely usable—well worth keeping in your bag.

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