Konica Hexanon 50mm f/1.7 - Quick and Dirty Review

[@Bergie22x]

I've purchased the 28 3.5 (EE) version, the 50 1.7 (revised, AE), and the 55mm f/3.5 micro (AE) for under $100 and all in excellent condition. That is an entire kit for under $100. The Autoreflex I purchased was $30. That is crazy good and then all the rest of my money can go towards film.

[@WraithCalling]

I love this lens. I use it on my Konica T2 for shooting everything and Fuji X-T2 (ASP-C 75mm equivalent) for portraits. My favorite lens.

[@johndaubney7311]

I checked out the flicker page! Great shots ! Really enjoyed your work. Yea that lens really produces great Black and white files …Tones are beautiful! It does look sharp as well. Might have to pick one up. I have the 40mm F1.8 pancake. It’s looks as sharp or sharper than the 40mm. They made some great glass

[@BriansPhotoShow]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@MrMftech]

Excellent video, lots of details. I was lucky to get a Hexanon 50mm f1.7 in a bundle with the 40mm, 28mm. This lens is very good and precise.

[@neilyakuza6595]

I love Konica lenses. I have the 50 f1.7, 28 f2.8, 135 f2.8. They all render beautiful images. These lenses produce a 3D pop.

[@TomChamberlain]

I concur, this is a great lens. I love it.

[@janedagger]

I have the AE version and so far having a ball. I'm a newbie so... learning. But, using on a Canon is an interesting challenge. I'm only interested in manual anyway so... fine, but focusing with this lens can be a challenge handheld. I also have the 40mm Hexanon which I adore, but another focus bishes.. handheld. LOL. But, using this lens is also because of my budget... i just can't afford any Canon lenses... not in my situation. So, I adapt.

[@Blofeld76]

I can confirm optical quality of this lens. It was only lens option to consider when I acquired my Autoreflex T3.

[@fatherheer]

What are your favorite lenses in the Konica system?

[@BriansPhotoShow]

At the moment, I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of an 85/1.8. I had one years ago and I'm really looking forward to using it again.

[@chilecayenne]

Hello! I've recently discovered your channel and have been enjoying your content. It is, however, contributing to my GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) problem, haha. Have a great day, CC

[@BriansPhotoShow]

Glad to have you along!

[@jmoss99]

I looked at your photos. I wish you had more examples of near shots with Strong Bokeh. Everything is in focus, too sharp. That is not why we use vintage lenses.

[@vivianvaldi7871]

It was a kind of madness when it came out. Today, it's like buying a modern lens for crop sensors. As I said up there, the Konica 52 mm 1.8 is already too sharp for me @ 3.5 for videos... so what can you do with this one : maybe using it around F 2.0 or 2.4 ?... yep, could be interesting.

[@bradl2636]

Great review Brian. 👍

[@hoverboverer]

The dodgy aperture rings are the only aspect of hexanon lenses that let them down IMO. The only exceptions I've found (so far) are the 40mm and the 50 1.8 ( but I read somewhere that they were actually made by Tokina, which would explain things).

[@jimmoss9584]

Where are you color photos?

[@catfezzy4032]

good videos

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

I have a few nice old Hexanons which I used to use in film days. I'm wondering, what digital camera would be compatible with these? Any kind person suggest some?

[@Max-Kramer]

Brian, hello. As a lover of Minolta lenses, I was also interested in learning about this lens. Thanks for this informative video. But what if.... What if 50mm isn't wide enough? I mean - is there the same high-quality sharp lens but 35mm? In the same line, perhaps? I mean lenses that you personally like with this range.

[@BriansPhotoShow]

For sharpness it's hard to beat the Hexanon 40mm f/1.8 pancake lens.

[@therealchickentender]

The Hexanon UC AR 28mm f1.8 is absolutely *ridiculously* good. The 35mm f2 is as well.

[@fernandobruno2501]

hi, what do you think about the 50mm 1.4? its better opcion than this one or not? thanks a lot

[@BriansPhotoShow]

I've never used one. This is the best info I'm aware of regarding that lens: www.buhla.de/Foto/Konica/Objektive/e50_14.html

[@j.c.103]

for my experiences the Hexanon 50mm f1.7 and the later Hexanon 50mm f1.8 both are better choices

[@vivianvaldi7871]

The 52 mm 1.8 is already too sharp @ 3.5 for video on a GH5 m4/3. I would rather choose a Konica 35-100 mm 2.8 or an Olympus 30-70 mm 3.6 for IQ complexity than a 50 mm prime Very good zooms are much more interesting for OOF character. Primes are nice if you need perfect color neutrality & high contrast.