Konica Hexanon AR 50mm F/1.8
Year Released 1981
Lens Type Fast full-frame standard prime lens
Lens Identification
Lens Name:
Konica Hexanon AR 50mm F/1.8
Manufacturer:
Konica
Year Announced:
1981
Lens Mount:
Konica AR
Optical Specs
Focal Length:
50mm
Max Aperture:
F1.8
Aperture Blades:
6
Lens Construction:
6 elements in 5 groups
Focus Type:
Manual focus only
Optical Specs
Weight:
175g
Filter Size:
Screw-type 55mm
Lens Notes:
Lens Description:
The Konica Hexanon AR 50mm F/1.8 is a 50mm Konica AR-mount optic dating to 1981. Its optical formula — 6 elements in 5 groups, a Biotar / Helios-style arrangement — is valued for its smooth background rendering and strong light-gathering capability. Controlling exposure is a 6-blade aperture that opens to a maximum of f/1.8. The lens weighs 175g, accepts 55mm screw-in filters, and is designed around manual focus only. It sits in the fast full-frame standard prime lens category.
