The Konica Hexanon 60/1.2, Limited Edition.

[prosophos]

My attempt to add to the literature of this lens:

http://prosophos.com/2011/12/21/the-konica-hexanon-60mm-f1-2-special-edition/

Peter.
www.prosophos.com

 

[magicianhisoka]

Thanks a lot for sharing. Truly a rare and interesting lens 🙂 Also care to share how much you got it for? A ballpark price would be great.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Wow~! I just bought a Konica 50mm f1.2 yesterday. I am also looking for this lens for a long time.....

 

[dogbunny]

Is this hosted on a blog? Just asking because I can't connect and some blog hosting websites are blocked where I live.

 

[johannielscom]

Great. Now I want one even more.

😀


Great review, thanks for putting it up. Guess I will be reading it at least 20+ more times, as I did with Yanidels...!

 

[prosophos]

Thanks a lot for sharing. Truly a rare and interesting lens 🙂 Also care to share how much you got it for? A ballpark price would be great.

Thanks!

I discuss the going rate on this lens in my article, and mine was no exception. Although I purchased it 6 months ago, it came in mint condition with the box and all of the Konica accessories.

Thanks again,

Peter.

 

[prosophos]

Wow~! I just bought a Konica 50mm f1.2 yesterday. I am also looking for this lens for a long time.....

The 50/1.2 has interested me for a long time too... it looks like a really nice lens.

Peter.

 

[prosophos]

Is this hosted on a blog? Just asking because I can't connect and some blog hosting websites are blocked where I live.

Yes, it's hosted on WordPress.

Peter.

 

[prosophos]

Great. Now I want one even more.

😀


Great review, thanks for putting it up. Guess I will be reading it at least 20+ more times, as I did with Yanidels...!

Sorry about that 😉

 

[The Meaness]

Excellent write up. I will have to "settle" for the c sonnar + M8 😉

 

[raid]

I am getting interested in finding a 60/1.2. Thanks for the review.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

The 50/1.2 has interested me for a long time too... it looks like a really nice lens.

Peter.

Flickr 上 KEVIN is listening Begin...... 的 Konica Hexar RF Titanium Konica M-Hexanon 50mm f1.2 [2001 set Limited Edition]

I find Konica 50 1.2 is also a very good choice. The most important point is it is original M-mount which can be easily use on Konica RF or any kinds of M-body. I am satisfied with my Konica 50 1.2 and sure it will also bring a lot of fun to me. Just trust me,ALL Konica M-mount lens are in highly built quality.

As its price skyrockets to this level, Konica 60 1.2 going far away from me...... Best luck everyone.....

Kevin

 

[ricnak]

Thanks for that review Peter. Your photos are WONDERFUL!

Have you coded your 60 Hex? If yes, what did you code it as?

Cheers

Helen

 

[ricnak]

Thanks for the info Steve. My next question was going to be about the adapter!

 

[prosophos]

Helen, thank you very much for your kind words!

Like Steve, I do NOT code my 60 Hex. And like Steve, I settled on a Leitz LTM-to-M adapter to improve focus accuracy. I was using a generic one until then and my Hex was back-focusing quite a bit with distant objects (but was accurate with near-to-mid objects).

Sorry for the late reply... the holidays are in full swing here!

Peter.

 

[Shade]

Wow that is a remarkable lens, I'm full of envy, it has a distinct characteristic which imho is very unique.. Thank you for sharing.

Btw, does it actually say limited on the lens along with the serial number xxx/xxx?

Interesting.

 

[fbf]

Yes, it does.

 

[Moriturii]

Probably only lens that is faster then F/2 (in some cases F/1.4) that I'd consier using because it is so damn small actually for being so fast, interesting.

 

[prosophos]

Wow that is a remarkable lens, I'm full of envy, it has a distinct characteristic which imho is very unique.. Thank you for sharing.


Interesting.

People actually love or hate the bokeh. I agree with you however, the lens is undeniably a one-of-a-kind gem that renders in a unique way. I happen to love the way it draws the intended subject (in focus) and mostly love the bokeh, with few exceptions. And yes, for such a fast lens, it's relatively "small" in size.

Peter.

 

[LeicaFan]

The 60/1.2 is such a cool lens. I'd love to own one, but I think the price will keep me from ever owning one, which is a real shame.