Tag: Konica
Konica Hexanon AR 40mm f1.8
The Konica Hexanon AR 40mm f1.8 is a tiny, wide-normal lens for the Konica system, released in 1978. It fits right between wide-angle 35 mm and 50mm lenses. Konica wanted a small size, fast speed, and wider-angle normal lens, and in my eyes, they succeeded. Generally, photographers praise it, but does it live up to…
Konica Hexanon AR 35mm f2 Short Review
Konica Hexanon AR 35mm f2 is a premium lens from the Konica AR lineup. A whole stop faster than the other 35mm, it was more expensive, and therefore now much rarer to find. Performance is good, just like the other Konica lenses, but it does have its weaknesses. First impressions Build quality is excellent –…
Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f1.2 Lens Review
Let me tell you – I am incredibly thrilled to have this Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f1.2. More so, because I bought it by chance – saw a good deal on eBay and took it, hoping it would turn out to be a good one. I was not wrong! This lens turned out to be…
Konica Hexanon 50mm f1.7 AR Lens Review
Konica Hexanon 50mm f1.7 is the entry-level standard lens in the Hexanon lineup, along with a faster 50mm f1.4 and the iconic 57mm f1.2. All three lenses are great but have slightly different characteristics. Konica AR Lens guide describes it eloquently as “Budget priced standard lens. Lightweight and compact. Focuses down to 18 inches“. Although…