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    Ricoh Rikenon P zoom 35-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 Macro
    Ricoh Rikenon P zoom 35-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 Macro

    Ricoh Rikenon P zoom 35-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 Macro

    35–70mm · f/3.5–4.5

    Overview

    The Ricoh Rikenon P zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro is a compact, lightweight lens (346g) with a Pentax K mount. Optically, it is soft at wider apertures but sharpens by f/8. It is not the sharpest zoom overall. Build quality feels somewhat cheap compared to Nikon or Canon SLRs, but handling is very nice due to its size and weight. It offers macro at 35mm only. This lens suits film photographers seeking a versatile walk-around zoom for aperture-priority or manual use, especially when stopped down.