Konica M-Hexanon Lenses
The original release of the Konica Hexar RF camera was accompanied by the release of three "Konica KM bayonet mount" lenses for use on Konica RF cameras and others, such as Leica, with compatible lens mounts. These lenses were in 50 mm, 28mm and 90 mm focal lengths.
Subsequently, in 2001, an M-Hexanon 35 mm f2 lens was released, and a new-model 50 mm f1.2 lens was produced, for release only with a 2001-release limited-edition version of the Hexar RF camera.
In 2002 a dual focal length lens, the "M-Hexanon Dual Lens 21-35mm/F3.4-4" was introduced. Altogether, the range of "Bayonet Konica KM mount" lenses produced consists of:
- M-Hexanon 21-35mm f3.4-4
- M-Hexanon 28 mm f2.8
- M-Hexanon 35 mm f2
- M-Hexanon 50 mm f1.2
- M-Hexanon 50 mm f2
- M-Hexanon 90 mm f2.8
Konica's Leica-mount Hexanon lenses (whether Leica M mount or Leica thread mount) are considered to have optical and build qualities of a high standard: not dissimilar to those produced by Leica and Carl Zeiss. Konica's lenses were even used as a reference for the Japanese Ministry of Industry as the benchmark against other manufacturers' lenses. Production of M-Hexanon lenses seems to have ceased around the same time as Konica's Hexar RF production was terminated (2003).
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