TOMIOKA Auto Revuenon 55mm f1.2. Review of a classic, ultra-fast vintage lens.

OK, so it's radioactive, and has a funny shaped rear element. But how does the lens (from a legendary maker) really perform in practice? Here are links to the main parts of the video: 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Design and optics 04:46 How sharp is the lens wide open? 07:37 Does the bokeh have that “wow factor”? 09:35 How good is the performance stopped down? 11:51 The right lens at the right price? 13:30 Final observations on selecting an old f1.2 lens #tomioka #f1.2

Takumar 55mm lenses.  A guide to one of the best - and most eclectic - series of vintage M42 lenses.
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Takumar 55mm lenses. A guide to one of the best - and most eclectic - series of vintage M42 lenses.

Domiron 50mm f2.  Full-review of this legendary, fascinating, and expensive old lens.
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Domiron 50mm f2. Full-review of this legendary, fascinating, and expensive old lens.

f0.95 v f1.2, f1.4....f2.8.  Pros/cons of ultra-fast fifties versus slower classics.
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f0.95 v f1.2, f1.4....f2.8. Pros/cons of ultra-fast fifties versus slower classics.

The Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1 4  An Exceptional Lens With a Tomioka connection.
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The Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1 4 An Exceptional Lens With a Tomioka connection.

What NOBODY Tells You About Helios 44 Lenses!
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What NOBODY Tells You About Helios 44 Lenses!

This is the Auto Revuenon 55mm f/1.4 (Tomioka lens). Chapter 37.
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This is the Auto Revuenon 55mm f/1.4 (Tomioka lens). Chapter 37.

AVOID This FANTASTIC Vintage Lens - And Four You Should Buy!
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AVOID This FANTASTIC Vintage Lens - And Four You Should Buy!

is the Olympus 55mm f1.2 vintage lens, any good for real world photography ?#vintagelens
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is the Olympus 55mm f1.2 vintage lens, any good for real world photography ?#vintagelens

Battle of the 20's | Wide Angle Vintage Lenses
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Battle of the 20's | Wide Angle Vintage Lenses

Takumar 50mm f1.4 is one of the very best vintage lenses.  Here's a review of the four M42 versions.
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Takumar 50mm f1.4 is one of the very best vintage lenses. Here's a review of the four M42 versions.

Is The Helios 44-2 Overrated???
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Is The Helios 44-2 Overrated???

Five Of The BEST Konica Vintage Lenses.
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Five Of The BEST Konica Vintage Lenses.

Auto Takumar 35mm f2.3.  A great vintage lens with unique bokeh and two big surprises
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Auto Takumar 35mm f2.3. A great vintage lens with unique bokeh and two big surprises

Kuribayashi C.C. Petri Orikkor 50/2.  A rare gem of a vintage lens with sparkling bokeh. #1...just.
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Kuribayashi C.C. Petri Orikkor 50/2. A rare gem of a vintage lens with sparkling bokeh. #1...just.

Why You NEED A Jupiter 8 Lens
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Why You NEED A Jupiter 8 Lens

Auto Sears 55mm f1.4! One of my most favorite vintage lenses.
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Auto Sears 55mm f1.4! One of my most favorite vintage lenses.

100mm Vintage Lenses - What They DON'T Tell You!
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100mm Vintage Lenses - What They DON'T Tell You!

Lenses that swirl.  Photos and lists.  Add your own swirly, Petzval and twisted bokeh lenses!
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Lenses that swirl. Photos and lists. Add your own swirly, Petzval and twisted bokeh lenses!

DAMAGED Lens - AMAZING Images! Minolta 58mm f1.2 v. Olympus 55mm f1.2
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DAMAGED Lens - AMAZING Images! Minolta 58mm f1.2 v. Olympus 55mm f1.2

Vintage 85mm lenses on digital cameras.   Helios 40, Jupiter-9 and Takumar – which is the best?
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Vintage 85mm lenses on digital cameras. Helios 40, Jupiter-9 and Takumar – which is the best?