I use a Geiger counter. The GQ GMC-320 Plus Geiger Counter Nuclear Radiation Detector for about $100. I found that the early ones are radioactive, but not the later. Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 SN 52974 Radioactive 1682 CPM, 10.41 uSv/h Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 SN 302757 Not-Radioactive
I now have both, the nonradioactive version and the lower SN radioactive version. I will compare them when the storms go away. I saw a 28mm one too online. I already have a few 28mm and 24mm lenses though.
These are beautiful lenses. These are up there with the Mamiya Sekor C 645 lenses on a Sony A7Rii. Have you ever tried Mamiya Sekor C 645 lenses? They are great because with full frame 35mm you are looking at the center of the image circle. They are made for 120 film. However, I really was impressed with the Auto Rikenon.
@@sacardevos i dont know for this specific lens what version had thorium in it but a general hint can be slight yellowing of the glas that goes away with UV exposure
It's the best video I've seen about this lens so far. Outstanding bokeh, I love those lanterns! Mine is the Cosinon which I believe it's the same Tomioka design with flat rear element. Both standard and MC versions, the multicoating helps a lot in sunlight to be honest, but for night scenes like this single coating should be good enough
I picked up my "Auto Rikenon - 55mm f1.4" today. This is an impressive lens. It is heavy. I haven't had time to really test it much. It is very clean though. Everything moves smoothly. Plus they stuck 3 filters on it and they shipped it in an old lens case made in Japan. Did someone say it was radioactive? I tested mine with a Geiger counter and it is not radioactive. I am reading that this was made by Tomioka Optical. Could it be that earlier ones were radioactive, but the later ones not?
@jmoss99 I was happy to hear that your copy is not radioactive since I am currently searching for a non-radioactive version of this fantastic, masterpiece of a lens. Would you be able to reply to me your serial # (assuming its a six digit number, the first 3 digits should be sufficient to give me at least a starting point as to when the non-radioactive versions began production). I would greatly appreciate your assistance. Have a great day!
I would have preferred the radioactive version. That was what I thought I was getting. I have 7 radioactive lenses now and I can tell you that with vintage lenses it is NOT always ONLY the rear lens that is radioactive. Also, I would not put too much weight in the SN as they seemed to have wobbled moving from one to another. My lens is this one: Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 SN 302757
@@Noealz Clean edit and lotsa fun with the focus "in and out" and the whole Bokeh thing. Refreshing stuff ! When is that BBC thing comin' up you talked about recently !
I have also been told by collectors that when looking for an original design one, meaning with 5 digit SNs, that 55mm are more likely to be radioactive and not 50mm version. I have been looking for a radioactive version as I already have a non-radioactive version. I know you don't concern yourself with lowly stuff like this, but I do as the lens processes the light. The light then is like paint for your art.
I have just purchased an Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 and it is not radioactive. It has a serial number around 313,000. I presume the later produced lenses are the non-radioactive ones.
Some would suggest you keep it down to 1.8 or 2.0 to stop the freaking madness or broken lens look... that is if your genius fingers dare. Or make a special dedicated vid about 1.8 on this lens.
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I use a Geiger counter.
The GQ GMC-320 Plus Geiger Counter Nuclear Radiation Detector for about $100. I found that the early ones are radioactive, but not the later.
Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 SN 52974 Radioactive 1682 CPM, 10.41 uSv/h
Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 SN 302757 Not-Radioactive
Interesting :3
I now have both, the nonradioactive version and the lower SN radioactive version. I will compare them when the storms go away. I saw a 28mm one too online. I already have a few 28mm and 24mm lenses though.
very nice!
These are beautiful lenses. These are up there with the Mamiya Sekor C 645 lenses on a Sony A7Rii. Have you ever tried Mamiya Sekor C 645 lenses? They are great because with full frame 35mm you are looking at the center of the image circle. They are made for 120 film. However, I really was impressed with the Auto Rikenon.
Hi. How to identify if my version is radioactive or not?
@@sacardevos i dont know for this specific lens what version had thorium in it but a general hint can be slight yellowing of the glas that goes away with UV exposure
I'm just now finding out about this lens, I love it. Love your video too!
It's so good!
It's the best video I've seen about this lens so far.
Outstanding bokeh, I love those lanterns!
Mine is the Cosinon which I believe it's the same Tomioka design with flat rear element. Both standard and MC versions, the multicoating helps a lot in sunlight to be honest, but for night scenes like this single coating should be good enough
Good choice! I've wanted to add a Cosinon for a while :3
I picked up my "Auto Rikenon - 55mm f1.4" today. This is an impressive lens. It is heavy. I haven't had time to really test it much. It is very clean though. Everything moves smoothly. Plus they stuck 3 filters on it and they shipped it in an old lens case made in Japan. Did someone say it was radioactive? I tested mine with a Geiger counter and it is not radioactive. I am reading that this was made by Tomioka Optical. Could it be that earlier ones were radioactive, but the later ones not?
Some are and some arent, there's alot of version of it. The rear element is the radioactive one!
@jmoss99 I was happy to hear that your copy is not radioactive since I am currently searching for a non-radioactive version of this fantastic, masterpiece of a lens. Would you be able to reply to me your serial # (assuming its a six digit number, the first 3 digits should be sufficient to give me at least a starting point as to when the non-radioactive versions began production). I would greatly appreciate your assistance. Have a great day!
I would have preferred the radioactive version. That was what I thought I was getting. I have 7 radioactive lenses now and I can tell you that with vintage lenses it is NOT always ONLY the rear lens that is radioactive. Also, I would not put too much weight in the SN as they seemed to have wobbled moving from one to another. My lens is this one:
Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 SN 302757
@@jmoss99 Thank you so much for the quick response and advice. What other vintage lenses do you own? Which would you recommend?
Well since you asked, I currently own as of 10-27-2022, the following vintage lenses.
So here is my collection of 29 vintage lenses sorted by f-stops known as Lens Speed.
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Canon FL 55mm f1.2 1968 (1.05822 lbs)
Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 1974 Radioactive 3389 CPM
Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm F1.2 Hawk Eye MF Lens MC II 1967-72 Radioactive 1246 CPM
Auto Chinon Multi Coated 55mm f1.4 (TOMIOKA)
Auto Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.4 with M42 Mount TOMIOKA Design Radioactive 460 CPM
Auto Revuenon 55mm f1.4 M42 (TOMIOKA)
Olympus OM-System Zuiko MC Auto-S 50mm f1.4 Black Nose Radioactive 460 CPM (Great Color Rendering)
Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 Radioactive 2250 CPM
FUJINON 50mm f1.4 Radioactive 3860 CMP
Minolta 50mm f1.4 MC Rokkor-X PG
Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4
Minolta MC Rokkor PF 58mm f1.4
Russian ZENITAR-M 50mm f1.7
FUJINON 55mm f1.8
Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm f1.8 Radioactive 750 CPM
Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 35mm f2 Radioactive 1850 CPM
Russian Jupiter 9 85mm f2 (1976 version) M42 Black with Blue Lens Coating
Russian Jupiter 9 85mm f2 (1966 version) M39 Silver with Lilac Lens Coating (Best)
Russian Helios 44-2 58mm f2 M42
Russian HELIOS 81H 81N 50mm f2 Fake Russian Nikon Kiev Mount
FUJINON 55mm f2.2 All Metal
Takumar Super-Multi-Coated 135mm f2.5
Olympus OM-System H.Zuiko Auto-W 24mm f2.8 MF
FUJINON EBC SW 28mm f3.5
Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 28mm f3.5
Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar 24mm f3.5
Minolta MC W. Rokkor-SG 28mm f3.5 SG (MCII)(7/7)
Takumar Super-Multi-Coated 135mm f3.5
Pentax Super Multi Coated SMC Takumar 300mm F/4 Lens Screw Mount
Beautiful color rendition with the Auto Rikenon - Well Done
I'd like to shoot it in the day but I am always at work during the sunny times : /
Awesome shots and textures man :)
Thanks man! Glad you liked it
B E A U T I F U L L. Even the music, which match the vídeo perfectly. I love the idea, Noe.
I'm really happy you like it man : )
I liked it... joyful music and photos accompanying the movie
It makes me very happy that you enjoyed it :) Thank you
I love that bokeh pattern. Those lanterns were amazing too. Nice one Noe 🤙
Thanks - so when are you guys coming : ) I know you go to Japan a lot - haha
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This is great. Greetings from Sydney
greetings :)
Awesome shots! I love playing with the bokeh effect on my sigma 35mm art f/1.4 Can add just an amazing style!
I should use bokeh much more often than i do
And not only 2:34 but all over: Mesmerizing.
Haha thank you for that : )
Nice video, music also good ! 5/5
Thanks for sharing !!
Sure thing - I am trying to make my videos much more about the pictures rather than me - so I try not to make many talking head videos :p
@@Noealz Clean edit and lotsa fun with the focus "in and out" and the whole Bokeh thing. Refreshing stuff !
When is that BBC thing comin' up you talked about recently !
Hi like your content :D Could you tell me what camera was used with the Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4.
Glad you took interest in this awesome lens :)
I took my Christmas cards with this lens this year
I love mine, still in perfect condition and looks like new without even a scratch.
@@Noealz - it's a wonderful lens! Thank you for the great video!
There seems to be Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 lens and Auto Rikenon 50mm f1.4 lenses. Why?
Have you compared them?
Why not? There are 40mm lenses, 50mm, 55mm ,58 - its just up to what people like
I have also been told by collectors that when looking for an original design one, meaning with 5 digit SNs, that 55mm are more likely to be radioactive and not 50mm version. I have been looking for a radioactive version as I already have a non-radioactive version. I know you don't concern yourself with lowly stuff like this, but I do as the lens processes the light. The light then is like paint for your art.
Please include the aperture settings for shots (unless they were all wide open?)
Ah, well the purpose on of my channel is to focus less on things like settings and more on the pictures themselves - but yes it was wide open!
I believe Exaktar 55 mm 1.4 is the same lens..(made by Tomioka)
indeed yes : )
I have just purchased an Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 and it is not radioactive. It has a serial number around 313,000. I presume the later produced lenses are the non-radioactive ones.
Most likely! Mine is the hot radioactive one :)
How many aperture blades does it have?
6
This is a pretty nice lens. How different do you think it is from the 1.2 version? Have you tried that one? it is like $700.
Oh I never tried it, but I dont like to worry about small things like that : )
Why?
@@jmoss99 Because it's 650 dollars cheaper.
I see.
I like using different lenses for what they offer.
I love my Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 1974.
Anyone who says disneyland is the happiest place on earth has clearly never stood next to you☺☺
hahaha - I am quite cynical, don't talk much, and often don't wait for anyone :3
@@Noealz i am just kidding 😁
Some would suggest you keep it down to 1.8 or 2.0 to stop the freaking madness or broken lens look... that is if your genius fingers dare.
Or make a special dedicated vid about 1.8 on this lens.
; )
Feel free watching your last videos :-)
watching all of them?
@@Noealz I'm trying to watching all videos
@@pravinsharma3816 be sure to like them too :3 helps~
@@Noealz I'm not leaving video without like thumbs up. No worries:-)
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Thank you very much : )
It's the same lens that Sears sold under their name. So look for the Sears model..It's cheaper.
AH i know that now : )