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    Konica Zoom-Hexanon AR 35-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5
    Konica Zoom-Hexanon AR 35-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5

    Konica Zoom-Hexanon AR 35-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5

    35–70mm · f/3.5–4.5

    Overview

    The Konica Zoom-Hexanon AR 35-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 is a compact, lightweight plastic lens with surprisingly good optical performance for an old zoom. It offers sharpness, vivid colors, and smooth bokeh, with minimal distortion and CA (iangreenhalgh1). The macro setting at 70mm is effective for close-ups (iangreenhalgh1). However, build quality is plastic, and it is the least optically refined of Konica's three 35-70mm zooms, with more distortion than the f/4 version. It suits users prioritizing portability and macro capability over rugged construction.