Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f1.7 Prime AR Mount Lens Vintage 1970's Japan - Clean

Vintage Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 manual-focus prime lens, made in Japan and dating from approximately 1973–1976.

This is the earlier Type 1 version of the Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7, identifiable by its 0.45m minimum focusing distance, front-mounted serial number and green AE setting.

The lens uses the Konica AR bayonet mount, designed for Konica Autoreflex and later AR-mount 35mm SLR cameras.

This example is in good, clean condition, with normal light signs of age and previous use. No front or rear caps included.

The optics appear clean and the aperture blades appear clean from inspection. The focusing and aperture controls operate as expected.

With its fast f/1.7 maximum aperture, the lens is well suited to low-light photography, portraits and general everyday use, while the 50mm focal length provides a natural standard field of view on 35mm film.

The lens features a classic 6-element, 5-group optical design and a six-bladed diaphragm.

It can also be adapted for use on many modern mirrorless cameras with the appropriate Konica AR adapter.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Konica
Model: Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7
Version: Type 1 / Early Version
Approximate production period: 1973–1976
Country of manufacture: Japan
Lens mount: Konica AR bayonet
Lens type: Standard prime
Focal length: 50mm
Maximum aperture: f/1.7
Minimum aperture: f/16
Optical construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
Aperture blades: 6
Minimum focusing distance: 0.45m
Focusing: Manual
Aperture control: Manual aperture ring with AE setting
Filter size: 55mm
Serial number: 7933499

Compatibility

Designed for Konica AR-mount 35mm SLR cameras, including models from the Konica Autoreflex, FS-1, FC-1 and FT-1 families.

The lens is not Pentax K, Minolta SR/MD, Canon FD, Nikon F or M42 mount.

It can be used on many modern mirrorless cameras with a suitable Konica AR adapter.