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    Konishiroku Hexanon 52 mm f/ 1.4
    Konishiroku Hexanon 52 mm f/ 1.4

    Konishiroku Hexanon 52 mm f/ 1.4

    52mm · f/1.4

    Overview

    The Konishiroku Hexanon 52 mm f/1.4 is a fast standard lens for Konica's early F bayonet, known for decent image quality with sharp, contrasty images, neutral color, and low distortion. Its main weakness is the finicky aperture actuation via a rotating lever. Build is typical of the era, with the aperture ring at the front. It suits vintage camera enthusiasts and portrait photographers seeking shallow depth-of-field, though it is uncommon and best acquired with a body.