I just bought the camera from Ebay. I will be getting all the parts from your video and do the adaptation. I noticed that you haven't post any new videos?. Thank you for all your videos.
Here is an option on the aperture dial - one thing you can do is add a line at f/2.8.. a parallel line offset indicator which compensates for the offset. It would give you an indication of actual f-stop. I’m curious if there is a way to loosen and then offset and retighten it into the correct location. I’m sure you would have looked into that, so the odds are unlikely.
Wow... This was the best early AM Java coffee of my weekend. Loved you presentation and your ingenuity. All I can say, I might know what you next video clip could be: "How to fix that slow leaking water faucet at home and save bigly on monthly water bill"!!!! :-) Big fat thumbs up.
And I thought the one you featured with the square bokeh was amazing!!!! I love this lens - I love the way it looks, it's more retro than something that's REALLY retro, and it produces some really great shots too. Great video, cheers for sharing.
Fantastic! Subscribed and found one in fact found two other Ricoh as one deal £39 so looking forward to the challenge and adventure ahead! DG New Forest U.K.
@@VintageOptiks I wish I’d found your site years ago, really well put together, love the Dick Tracy vibe, detective look and the formula that keeps the grey matter functioning! Five stars and possibly if I had my way I’d give it more.
@@VintageOptiks Well now I can’t believe it because I’ve just discovered that I can talk into the , iPod correction iPad and it will type it for you which is amazing but there you go that’s life exclamation! Yeah it has its difficulties but hey thank you very much.
I found a ricoh and with this tutorial I was able to adapt it to my sony. I am so happy about this tiny sharp lens with this crasy bokeh. Thanks a lot, you are doing great work. Your channel is so inspiring!!!
After watching this video every day for two months, my Ricoh Autoshot finally came in from Ebay. Being on a budget, I busted out my calipers and designed and 3D printed the adapters in the first setup you described, except for a Canon Eos. Things are very blurry unless you're super close but I am happy overall that everything mostly works, I guess I just have to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I don't seem to notice a change in focus when I use the focusing ring in front.
@@VintageOptiks I discovered the flange focal distance, and used the example on the website I found to adjust the height of the adapter, but I suppose it's time for an upgrade!
It’s a quirky little lens, but as I mentioned in the video it’s not really a “do it all” kind of lens. It has some shortcomings, but if you know how to work around them it can be a lot of fun. It might not be for everyone but I personally love it’s unusual rendering and super cool bokeh!
Yeah the really good ones are unfortunately expensive. But there are some more affordable ones that perform really well. It also depends on how long of a telephoto lens do you need.
I’ve only adapted this lens to Sony E mount and have no experience with Panasonic, but basically first you’ll need to attach the M25 to M42 adapter and then you’ll need to find an M42 to Panasonic L mount adapter. Focusing will be done by using the front focusing mechanism of the lens. The only thing I can’t say is if you will be able to reach infinity with that set up. But you’ll definitely be able to use the lens for close up shots. And close up work is where this lens shines the most. Cheers.
@@VintageOptiks you are correct. Once the M25 to M42 converter is attached to the back of this converted Ricoh lens one needs to attach a spacer (which you did by using the 8mm M42 macro tube spacer for your Sony NEX mount before you attached the super slim M42 to NEX adapter). In my case (Micro Four Thirds System user) the flange focal distance is longer than Sony NEX (19.25 mm vs. 18mm for Sony NEX) so I'll have to use a 9.25 mm spacer tube instead of the 8mm you used. I have seen some people use schedule 40 thick PVC pipes of a suitable length ground down using your technique you showed in one other video (with temporary use of electrical tape to check focus and infinity).
That aperture shape is the same as the one on the lens from Yashica Electro 35 CC. It's a 35mm F1.8 lens. I have actually used it today, and just when I got back home, I check my notifications, and I see this video with the same aperture shape. Very cool.
Yes! I've been eyeing the Yashica 35 CC for a while. I can't wait to try it!!! What a crazy coincidence that you were also using a lens with the same aperture shape. Have fun!!
@@VintageOptiks Forgot to mention, if you look at the first shape, it looks like an arrow to you. But I always see it in the other direction, and it looks like an angel, or like a ghost :)
@@visserindustries5293 I also have the Yashica 40mm F1.7 (from Yashica Electro 35 GX) and Yashica 45mm F1.4 (from Yashica Lynx 14E). Both of these have normal apertures. In fact, out of 25 adapted lenses taken out of cameras that I have, only the Yashica 35 CC has that aperture shape.
Hi! If you adapt these rangefinder lenses on DSLR you will only be able to use them for close up photography since you won’t be able to reach infinity. But these lenses are a lot of fun for close up shots and actually that’s when they perform the best!
Thank you. Glad you enjoy the channel. Unfortunately I'm not able to find comparable parts that will give you the same set up with MFT. That's one of the reasons why I went with Sony in the beginning, because there are a lot more parts for DIY modifications vs other systems.
@@VintageOptiks I appreciate the reply! Same commenter by the way that’s just my alternate account where I saw the vid. Luckily for me I also have an A7S so I’m gonna modify one of these and I’m gonna take it a step further and challenge myself to make a film using it! Thanks for the inspiration
Hi I made a few comments on your video before DG New Forest and have now received the Rikenon Ricoh cameras have arrived and I have looked at these one Ricoh 126 C automatic, one Ricoh Auto 126 & Ricoh Auto shot, these have 40mm 2.8 lens, 35mm 2.8 lens both of these being larger than the third with what I perceive to be light sensation give glass around the lens and the third being as the one you used in the bastardisation of camera to allow a fitting to be glued to allow mounting on a camera the third having the same glass around the this lens but set back, all have the screws inside to remove. My Question is would the larger lenses of the first two cameras, serve the same purpose and maybe save the smaller auto shot as a good camera as it appears. Your input and valued comments would be appreciated and valued. Regards DG New Forest U.K.
Hello. I haven't tried adapting the Ricoh lenses you mentioned, so I can't say what the process will be like and how they will behave when adapted to digital. Each camera has its quirks. Sometime it's easy to remove the lens and sometime much more complicated. I can only speak of the Ricoh Autoshot that's featured in this video. Good luck.
Heyyy quick question. The 8mm extension tube link for Amazon - it shows a different kinda tube then the one in the video. I ordered them. And none of them fit on the back. Any recommendations or alternatives besides the helicoid?
Hey sorry to hear that. I just opened the link and as you mentioned it shows a different tube set indeed (M48 mount). Very weird! I wonder if the previous seller simply changed the item. Not sure what happened there because it used to be M42 extension tube set. Anyhow, I deleted the old link and I replaced it with a new one that includes the 8mm M42 tube. And you don't have to buy from that particular link. Maybe there is cheaper stuff on eBay. Definitely check that as well. As long as you can find an 8mm tube that is M42 mount it will work. Hope this helps and sorry that happened to you. I hope you can return the ones that don't fit.
I'm hoping you can guide me in the right direction. I'd like to use this lens on my camera, but I can't find am m42 - ef-m slim adapter. Is there another way I could perhaps adapt it for my M100. Thanks
Hi. The only other way I can think of, is just to get a regular M42 to EF-M adapter and use the lens that way. (of course first you need to glue the M25 to M42 adapter to the back of the lens). With this set up you most likely won't be able to reach infinity, but this lens is best for close-up work anyway. You can still use the focusing ring on the front of the lens to focus. I hope this helps.
@@VintageOptiksThat helps, thank you. I just wasn't certain if the larger final adapter would stop it working completely or not. Knowing it should still work is fine. Thank you very much
I just try different parts and adapters until I reach infinity. I have quite the collection of helicoids and adapters and at this point it’s pretty easy to figure it out.
@@VintageOptiks hello, with your knowledge, could you please tell me, if for a fujifilm x mount, the tube extension is still 8 mm? 🙏 I just received this camera with the lens from ebay and I'm looking forward to try this triangular bokeh in Halloween period. Many thanks.
@@jean-marcschwartz2525 Hi, I believe the 8mm tube should also work for Fuji X mount. The Flange Focal Distance is very similar to Sony E, so it would probably be fine. (Sony is 18mm and Fuji X is 17.7mm so just a tiny bit shorter). That's wonderful that you will be adapting this quirky little lens! I had a great time with it. Enjoy!!
Hi! It doesn’t matter if it’s APSC or full frame. It’s all about the flange focal distance. If you are using a Sony camera, regardless if it’s APSC or FF, you can use what I showed in the video.
Hello! First of all, thanks for sharing this amazing tutorials, tips and reviews! The videos are super cool ! I just got the Ricoh camera, and did everything as you explained. I did get the shutter fully open. I have the 2 set ups, one with the helicoid and the other one. They both work, but, something super weird is happening. With the normal adapter, I get my focus approx 1m away from the camera, and with the helicoid adapter I get only super close like macro focus. When I turn the front focus ring, nothing happens with both adapters... Maybe the focus didn't work when I received the camera ( didn't check...). Do you know why this is happening and maybe I did something wrong? Once again, thanks for the time put on this channel !
Hello and thank you for your nice comment. Glad you enjoy the videos. Sorry to hear about your troubles with this lens. That is odd, because I was able to focus with the front focus ring of the lens without any issues. I'm not really sure what the issue could be. I wish I could see what's happening.
@@VintageOptiks Thank you or replying ! Well, the thing is, the focus ring turns, but nothing happens with the focus ( focus not working at all). Like you said this is very strange as I never experienced this either so I thought maybe I did something wrong. But the only thing you did with the spanner was to turn the little nob to open the aperture blade, that had nothing to do with the focus right? Maybe the focus ring wasn't working when I bought, as I didn't try....
Yeah, opening the shutter doesn’t not affect the lens’ ability to focus normally, which is why I can’t tell what exactly is preventing you from focusing normally. Sorry that you are experiencing this. I wish you could try it in a normal way.
@@VintageOptiks this is what I thought. I think the focus ring was probably not working when i got it…. I will try to show it to a camera specialist but it’s probably not gonna work ! Shame cause your idea is amazing and that lens is mad !! Thanks again for the content it’s cool, very detailed, very innovative and very inspiring ! 🙏
Yeah it’s a possibility. It’s a bummer because I really wish you can try it and have some fun with this quirky lens. Thank you so much for the kind words about my videos. I’m glad to hear that you appreciate the content. Cheers!
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Imteresting lens, I like the triangular bokeh.
I just bought the camera from Ebay. I will be getting all the parts from your video and do the adaptation. I noticed that you haven't post any new videos?. Thank you for all your videos.
That sounds great! I hope you'll enjoy this funky little lens. Sorry I haven't made new videos for awhile.
Here is an option on the aperture dial - one thing you can do is add a line at f/2.8.. a parallel line offset indicator which compensates for the offset. It would give you an indication of actual f-stop. I’m curious if there is a way to loosen and then offset and retighten it into the correct location. I’m sure you would have looked into that, so the odds are unlikely.
Wow... This was the best early AM Java coffee of my weekend.
Loved you presentation and your ingenuity.
All I can say, I might know what you next video clip could be: "How to fix that slow leaking water faucet at home and save bigly on monthly water bill"!!!! :-)
Big fat thumbs up.
Ah, thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed the video! Haha, yes the leaking faucet video is next! 😂 Plumbing and vintage lenses 😁
And I thought the one you featured with the square bokeh was amazing!!!! I love this lens - I love the way it looks, it's more retro than something that's REALLY retro, and it produces some really great shots too. Great video, cheers for sharing.
Glad you appreciate these quirky lenses! They are so much fun, and I agree completely - they are the epitome of retro!! Thank you so much!
workd for me on my panasnoic gh4 but only close up. must be the flange distance. many thanks for sharing this video
Yes, it's definitely the flange distance. The GH4 is Micro4/3 which has flange distance of 19.25mm compared to the 18mm of Sony E.
Fantastic! Subscribed and found one in fact found two other Ricoh as one deal £39 so looking forward to the challenge and adventure ahead! DG New Forest U.K.
That’s great you were able to find this camera!
I hope you’ll enjoy this lens and its unusual triangular bokeh! Thank you for subscribing.
@@VintageOptiks I wish I’d found your site years ago, really well put together, love the Dick Tracy vibe, detective look and the formula that keeps the grey matter functioning! Five stars and possibly if I had my way I’d give it more.
@@VintageOptiks Well now I can’t believe it because I’ve just discovered that I can talk into the , iPod correction iPad and it will type it for you which is amazing but there you go that’s life exclamation! Yeah it has its difficulties but hey thank you very much.
Thank you so much for the kind message! Glad you enjoy the vintage vibe of the videos. Cheers!
I looovee the distance symbols!!
Me too!! They are so cool!
Super cool lens. Great video
Thank you!!
Thanks for very unique diy tips!
You are welcome!
I found a ricoh and with this tutorial I was able to adapt it to my sony. I am so happy about this tiny sharp lens with this crasy bokeh. Thanks a lot, you are doing great work. Your channel is so inspiring!!!
You are welcome! I’m so glad to hear that you were able to adapt this wonderful vintage lens!! Enjoy the crazy bokeh and have fun!
What an incredible little lens! Good job!
Thank you!! Yeah it's a really fun little lens!
After watching this video every day for two months, my Ricoh Autoshot finally came in from Ebay. Being on a budget, I busted out my calipers and designed and 3D printed the adapters in the first setup you described, except for a Canon Eos. Things are very blurry unless you're super close but I am happy overall that everything mostly works, I guess I just have to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I don't seem to notice a change in focus when I use the focusing ring in front.
The reason for this is that Canon EOS has 44mm flange focal distance compared to Sony's 18mm. That's why you can only focus when you are super close.
@@VintageOptiks I discovered the flange focal distance, and used the example on the website I found to adjust the height of the adapter, but I suppose it's time for an upgrade!
I've been looking for a small, light 35mm. Awesome, 2 aperture blades.
It’s a quirky little lens, but as I mentioned in the video it’s not really a “do it all” kind of lens. It has some shortcomings, but if you know how to work around them it can be a lot of fun. It might not be for everyone but I personally love it’s unusual rendering and super cool bokeh!
@@VintageOptiks it would just be a fun addition, I've got a nikkor O 35 2 & canon 35 2.8 for more serious use.
@@ryanbeer5262 That’s great! I’m excited for you to try it. It’s one of the most unusual lenses I have!
Time for so vintage telephoto lenses haha, just so expensive.
Yeah the really good ones are unfortunately expensive. But there are some more affordable ones that perform really well. It also depends on how long of a telephoto lens do you need.
Great video again 👏👍
Thank you!
going to have a go at this project. love the shapes. not sure what i need for my gx1 Panasonic, can you help
I’ve only adapted this lens to Sony E mount and have no experience with Panasonic, but basically first you’ll need to attach the M25 to M42 adapter and then you’ll need to find an M42 to Panasonic L mount adapter. Focusing will be done by using the front focusing mechanism of the lens. The only thing I can’t say is if you will be able to reach infinity with that set up. But you’ll definitely be able to use the lens for close up shots. And close up work is where this lens shines the most. Cheers.
@@VintageOptiks you are correct. Once the M25 to M42 converter is attached to the back of this converted Ricoh lens one needs to attach a spacer (which you did by using the 8mm M42 macro tube spacer for your Sony NEX mount before you attached the super slim M42 to NEX adapter). In my case (Micro Four Thirds System user) the flange focal distance is longer than Sony NEX (19.25 mm vs. 18mm for Sony NEX) so I'll have to use a 9.25 mm spacer tube instead of the 8mm you used. I have seen some people use schedule 40 thick PVC pipes of a suitable length ground down using your technique you showed in one other video (with temporary use of electrical tape to check focus and infinity).
Great video! Thank you.
Thank you so much!!
That aperture shape is the same as the one on the lens from Yashica Electro 35 CC. It's a 35mm F1.8 lens. I have actually used it today, and just when I got back home, I check my notifications, and I see this video with the same aperture shape. Very cool.
Yes! I've been eyeing the Yashica 35 CC for a while. I can't wait to try it!!! What a crazy coincidence that you were also using a lens with the same aperture shape. Have fun!!
@@VintageOptiks Forgot to mention, if you look at the first shape, it looks like an arrow to you. But I always see it in the other direction, and it looks like an angel, or like a ghost :)
@@CvitanGrguricin Wow, you are so right!! I can totally see it. Now I love it even more!! Cheers!
@@CvitanGrguricin do you know if only the 35mm CC has this aperture or also the other 40 or 45mm models too?
@@visserindustries5293 I also have the Yashica 40mm F1.7 (from Yashica Electro 35 GX) and Yashica 45mm F1.4 (from Yashica Lynx 14E). Both of these have normal apertures.
In fact, out of 25 adapted lenses taken out of cameras that I have, only the Yashica 35 CC has that aperture shape.
Hi, what about using this lens and the Mansfield one on a dslr camera, like a Nikon? Only for macro?
Hi! If you adapt these rangefinder lenses on DSLR you will only be able to use them for close up photography since you won’t be able to reach infinity. But these lenses are a lot of fun for close up shots and actually that’s when they perform the best!
jet fighter bokeh
haha!
LOL, I'd say more like Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bokeh. 😄
Do you know the distance from your FE flange to the back of the disassembled lens?
If I was gonna adapt this to mft mount, how would I go about doing so? Love the channel btw!!
Thank you. Glad you enjoy the channel. Unfortunately I'm not able to find comparable parts that will give you the same set up with MFT. That's one of the reasons why I went with Sony in the beginning, because there are a lot more parts for DIY modifications vs other systems.
@@VintageOptiks I appreciate the reply! Same commenter by the way that’s just my alternate account where I saw the vid. Luckily for me I also have an A7S so I’m gonna modify one of these and I’m gonna take it a step further and challenge myself to make a film using it! Thanks for the inspiration
That sounds great! Would love to see your film once you are finished with it! Good luck!
@@VintageOptiks thank you very much! I’ll definitely shout out the channel in a special thank you of the credits for the tutorial about the lens
Thank you!
I'm curious, is there any reason the aperture blades are shaped like this?
To be honest I don't know the reason behind the aperture blade design. But whatever it might be, I am thankful they went with it. :)
A simple mechanism, that can be powered by the 'solar panel' light sensor around the lens mount.
Hi I made a few comments on your video before DG New Forest and have now received the Rikenon Ricoh cameras have arrived and I have looked at these one Ricoh 126 C automatic, one Ricoh Auto 126 & Ricoh Auto shot, these have 40mm 2.8 lens, 35mm 2.8 lens both of these being larger than the third with what I perceive to be light sensation give glass around the lens and the third being as the one you used in the bastardisation of camera to allow a fitting to be glued to allow mounting on a camera the third having the same glass around the this lens but set back, all have the screws inside to remove. My Question is would the larger lenses of the first two cameras, serve the same purpose and maybe save the smaller auto shot as a good camera as it appears. Your input and valued comments would be appreciated and valued.
Regards DG New Forest U.K.
Hello. I haven't tried adapting the Ricoh lenses you mentioned, so I can't say what the process will be like and how they will behave when adapted to digital. Each camera has its quirks. Sometime it's easy to remove the lens and sometime much more complicated. I can only speak of the Ricoh Autoshot that's featured in this video. Good luck.
Heyyy quick question. The 8mm extension tube link for Amazon - it shows a different kinda tube then the one in the video. I ordered them. And none of them fit on the back. Any recommendations or alternatives besides the helicoid?
Hey sorry to hear that. I just opened the link and as you mentioned it shows a different tube set indeed (M48 mount). Very weird! I wonder if the previous seller simply changed the item. Not sure what happened there because it used to be M42 extension tube set. Anyhow, I deleted the old link and I replaced it with a new one that includes the 8mm M42 tube. And you don't have to buy from that particular link. Maybe there is cheaper stuff on eBay. Definitely check that as well. As long as you can find an 8mm tube that is M42 mount it will work. Hope this helps and sorry that happened to you. I hope you can return the ones that don't fit.
I'm hoping you can guide me in the right direction. I'd like to use this lens on my camera, but I can't find am m42 - ef-m slim adapter.
Is there another way I could perhaps adapt it for my M100.
Thanks
Hi. The only other way I can think of, is just to get a regular M42 to EF-M adapter and use the lens that way. (of course first you need to glue the M25 to M42 adapter to the back of the lens). With this set up you most likely won't be able to reach infinity, but this lens is best for close-up work anyway. You can still use the focusing ring on the front of the lens to focus. I hope this helps.
@@VintageOptiksThat helps, thank you. I just wasn't certain if the larger final adapter would stop it working completely or not. Knowing it should still work is fine.
Thank you very much
You are welcome. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
How did you work out what kind of adapter and extension tube you need in order to focus on infinity? 🙏🏻
I just try different parts and adapters until I reach infinity. I have quite the collection of helicoids and adapters and at this point it’s pretty easy to figure it out.
@@VintageOptiks hello, with your knowledge, could you please tell me, if for a fujifilm x mount, the tube extension is still 8 mm? 🙏 I just received this camera with the lens from ebay and I'm looking forward to try this triangular bokeh in Halloween period. Many thanks.
@@jean-marcschwartz2525 Hi, I believe the 8mm tube should also work for Fuji X mount. The Flange Focal Distance is very similar to Sony E, so it would probably be fine. (Sony is 18mm and Fuji X is 17.7mm so just a tiny bit shorter). That's wonderful that you will be adapting this quirky little lens! I had a great time with it. Enjoy!!
Hey man can you please answer my question. If adapting this diy lens to aps-с camera, which extension tube do I need to use? I guess, longer than 8mm?
Hi! It doesn’t matter if it’s APSC or full frame. It’s all about the flange focal distance. If you are using a Sony camera, regardless if it’s APSC or FF, you can use what I showed in the video.
@@VintageOptiks Many thanks, friend! Wanna try it on Leica T with the right adapter.
You are welcome. You’ll have to check what’s the flange focal distance on Leica cameras and then figure out what adapter will make sense.
@@VintageOptiks Listing of Flange Focal Distances here, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flange_focal_distance
Hello! First of all, thanks for sharing this amazing tutorials, tips and reviews! The videos are super cool ! I just got the Ricoh camera, and did everything as you explained. I did get the shutter fully open. I have the 2 set ups, one with the helicoid and the other one. They both work, but, something super weird is happening. With the normal adapter, I get my focus approx 1m away from the camera, and with the helicoid adapter I get only super close like macro focus. When I turn the front focus ring, nothing happens with both adapters... Maybe the focus didn't work when I received the camera ( didn't check...). Do you know why this is happening and maybe I did something wrong?
Once again, thanks for the time put on this channel !
Hello and thank you for your nice comment. Glad you enjoy the videos.
Sorry to hear about your troubles with this lens. That is odd, because I was able to focus with the front focus ring of the lens without any issues. I'm not really sure what the issue could be. I wish I could see what's happening.
@@VintageOptiks Thank you or replying ! Well, the thing is, the focus ring turns, but nothing happens with the focus ( focus not working at all). Like you said this is very strange as I never experienced this either so I thought maybe I did something wrong. But the only thing you did with the spanner was to turn the little nob to open the aperture blade, that had nothing to do with the focus right? Maybe the focus ring wasn't working when I bought, as I didn't try....
Yeah, opening the shutter doesn’t not affect the lens’ ability to focus normally, which is why I can’t tell what exactly is preventing you from focusing normally. Sorry that you are experiencing this. I wish you could try it in a normal way.
@@VintageOptiks this is what I thought. I think the focus ring was probably not working when i got it…. I will try to show it to a camera specialist but it’s probably not gonna work ! Shame cause your idea is amazing and that lens is mad !! Thanks again for the content it’s cool, very detailed, very innovative and very inspiring ! 🙏
Yeah it’s a possibility. It’s a bummer because I really wish you can try it and have some fun with this quirky lens.
Thank you so much for the kind words about my videos. I’m glad to hear that you appreciate the content. Cheers!
BRB, heading to ebay 😅
Great lens and video!
I dont know if You review maybe Volna 9? It has a star bokeh :)
Haha! Thank you!! I hope you'll enjoy it! I need to try the Volna 9 at some point. So many lenses, so little time. :)
is the 8mm - m42 realy needed?
Yes