Konica AR 52/1.8

[ampguy]

Thanks to a generous RFF'er, I have this lens to try this weekend. I've always liked my 57/1.4, though it's known for not being as good (sharp?) as the 50/1.7.

Any users of the 52/1.8 with galleries?

I hope to have a few decent images this weekend or next from this lens.

 

[Mablo]

I'd love to see few samples taken with this lens. Konica made a few really interesting 50mm AR lenses. I think the 52mm/1.8 was one of the earlier EE versions which some people say were optically better than the later AE lens versions.

 

[ampguy]

I will probably be able to post something this weekend, but it will likely be from a NEX or m4/3 EPL1.

 

[Dirk]

I have the 52/1.8 and while it's not as contrasty as the 501.7, it does give pleasing results, especially in b&w. It's also very well built. Sorry, but I can't reliably identify the shots I've taken with that lens.

 

[ampguy]

I like it so far. Barely larger than the 40/1.8, good center sharpness, and bokeh. This is at 1.8, about 1/15th, so probably some blur: