XR Rikenon 50/2 vs Rikenon 50/2

I compared the XR Rikenon 50/2 and the Rikenon 50/2 lenses at f/2 using the Sony a7c (FF, 24MP).

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(XR Rikenon 50/2)

(Rikenon 50/2)

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(XR Rikenon 50/2)

(Rikenon 50/2)

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(XR Rikenon 50/2)

(Rikenon 50/2)

The background was changing due to the wind.

The white balance is slightly different (different coatings?), but I am sure the lenses are optically the same.

So buy the Rikenon 50/2 if you want to save some money. The general advantage of the XR Rikenon 50/2 is the shorter minimum focusing distance.

See also related notes:

• Rikenon 50/2 (K): Cheaper version of XR Rikenon 50/2 (2025-03-23)
• XR Rikenon 50/2 (K): Interesting 50mm lens (2024-09-20)

Image albums:

• Rikenon 50/2
• XR Rikenon 50/2