Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto

Rikenon 55mm f/1.4 Auto is a camera glass that offers a wide aperture of f/1.4, allowing for a shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh. It is a manual focus photographic lens that has 6 lens elements and a lens coating that helps reduce flare and ghosting. The build quality is good and it has a solid feel. The resolution is sharp, making it a good choice for portraits and low-light photography. It was manufactured in the past, so it may not be as readily available as newer alternatives.

Optical design

Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

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