{"product_id":"konica-hexanon-ar-50mm-f1-7-prime-ar-mount-lens-vintage-1970s-japan-clean","title":"Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f1.7 Prime AR Mount Lens Vintage 1970's Japan - Clean","description":"Vintage Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f\/1.7 manual-focus prime lens, made in Japan and dating from approximately 1973–1976.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lens uses the Konica AR bayonet mount, designed for Konica Autoreflex and later AR-mount 35mm SLR cameras.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is in good, clean condition, with normal light signs of age and previous use. No front or rear caps included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe optics appear clean and the aperture blades appear clean from inspection. The focusing and aperture controls operate as expected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lens features a classic 6-element, 5-group optical design and a six-bladed diaphragm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can also be adapted for use on many modern mirrorless cameras with the appropriate Konica AR adapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Konica\u003cbr\u003eModel: Hexanon AR 50mm f\/1.7\u003cbr\u003eVersion: Type 1 \/ Early Version\u003cbr\u003eApproximate production period: 1973–1976\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: Japan\u003cbr\u003eLens mount: Konica AR bayonet\u003cbr\u003eLens type: Standard prime\u003cbr\u003eFocal length: 50mm\u003cbr\u003eMaximum aperture: f\/1.7\u003cbr\u003eMinimum aperture: f\/16\u003cbr\u003eOptical construction: 6 elements in 5 groups\u003cbr\u003eAperture blades: 6\u003cbr\u003eMinimum focusing distance: 0.45m\u003cbr\u003eFocusing: Manual\u003cbr\u003eAperture control: Manual aperture ring with AE setting\u003cbr\u003eFilter size: 55mm\u003cbr\u003eSerial number: 7933499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for Konica AR-mount 35mm SLR cameras, including models from the Konica Autoreflex, FS-1, FC-1 and FT-1 families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lens is not Pentax K, Minolta SR\/MD, Canon FD, Nikon F or M42 mount.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be used on many modern mirrorless cameras with a suitable Konica AR adapter.","brand":"Konica Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":59465971466572,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4673\/5948\/files\/97ef08ac-644a-4b10-9a4b-cb315370ee15.jpg?v=1792855538","url":"https:\/\/vintagedeals.uk\/products\/konica-hexanon-ar-50mm-f1-7-prime-ar-mount-lens-vintage-1970s-japan-clean","provider":"Vintage Deals UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}