KONICA Hexanon 90mm f2.8 M

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Hi,

I'm looking for a 90mm for my M6 and today I saw a Konica Hexanon 90mm f2.8 M for sale in very good condition for 450 $.

Anyone has such a lens ? Good quality ? Does the price seem OK?

Thanx !
 
I paid the equivalent of $430 a few months ago from a seller here, for one in excellent shape. I haven't used it much since then, but when I have needed to, I've found it superb. Noticeably better than the 90/4 CLE Rokkor I used to have.
 
That's a decent price.... I sold one that was "as new" for the same amount and had about 3 people wanting to buy it within 2 days' listing. Matsuyastore (eBay) usually has them for similar prices (maybe a bit more)
 
Hoi Henk,

I own a 90mm Hexanon and love it. It set me back EUR 300 when buying it in near-new condition. It is spectular, both in optics as well as build quality. Mine is on my M3's and they are a great match when it comes to the way they handle: tight tolerances, no ratchety parts and gears, all smooth as butter and spot-on.

You guessed it: I can recommend it!

If you happen to live nearby, I'll happily let you have a look at it before deciding
 
If for some reason I had to sell mine and by the time I had gotten around to getting another the price had risen to $1200, I wouldnt hesitate in a second, nor would I be bitter about paying that much for a 90 hex. Ridiculously incredible lens.
 
best 90mm M-mount lens for the money IMO. Here is from my Hex 90 (not the best scan, but still...):

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It's the third-most-used lens in my system (behind the 28 and 50 M-Hexen). An'd I'll never willingly let go of it. "Worth its weight..." and all that.


- Barrett
 
well, henk bailed out for financial reasons. Any other takers?
 
Hi Barrett
are you using it on the Hexar RF camera or on another one. I understand that on the Hexar RF its nearly impossible to use due to frame size - is this your experience too?
amateriat said:
It's the third-most-used lens in my system (behind the 28 and 50 M-Hexen). An'd I'll never willingly let go of it. "Worth its weight..." and all that.


- Barrett
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Ruvy said:
Hi Barrett
are you using it on the Hexar RF camera or on another one. I understand that on the Hexar RF its nearly impossible to use due to frame size - is this your experience too?
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While question was not addressed to me - I can chime in - I use my Hex 90 on a Hexar RF and it's fine for me. I also use Nikkor 10.5cm/2.5 on Hexar RF and that works fine as well - just takes a little practice.
In my experience, - dont go by what people say, including what I did - it seems that everyone is different as to how comfortable or easy it is to focus some lenses on some bodies. I can focus most long and/or fast lenses on most cameras, Hexar included. However I have seen some people cant do that with even highest mag. cameras like M3, etc. So, everyone is different. So - try it, see if it's for you. if not - move on. simple. FWIW, I use /have used Canon 50/1.2, CV Nokton 35/1.2, Jupiter-9 85/2, Nikkor 85/2, Hex 90/2.8, Nikkor 10.5cm/2.5 on Hexar RF and all were fine - framing and focusing. YMMV.
 
Ruvy said:
Hi Barrett
are you using it on the Hexar RF camera or on another one. I understand that on the Hexar RF its nearly impossible to use due to frame size - is this your experience too?
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I have a pair of Hexars, and I've never found use of the 90 on them a problem at all. I am a bit curious about how much of a challenge using a 135mm lens (and framelines) would be, but I'm not exactly Hektoring for the opportunity this moment. ;)


- Barrett
 
Can anyone rank the Hexanon relative to the Tele-elmarit, Elmarit and current Summicron based on personal experience or objective comparisons (images)?

I suspect, never having used one, that it ranks high on the performance/value curve given the positive opinion of it..

My TE 90mm does well but absolutely requires a hood to avoid horrendous flare.

yours
FPJ
 
Eric L - Thank you!

FPjohn - well, from personal experience - I can only talk about Hexanon vs Fat TE.
Fat TE is a very good lens. It does flare some and hood is a good idea. Both sharp. I kept Hex and sold Fat TE only because I prefer warmer colours, smoother bokeh and short focus throw of the Hexanon.
Yet Fat TE holds it's own very well. Here is a pic from it on Hexar RF:
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