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    Konica Hexar AR 28 mm f/ 3.5
    Konica Hexar AR 28 mm f/ 3.5

    Konica Hexar AR 28 mm f/ 3.5

    28mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Konica Hexar AR 28mm f/3.5 is a compact, lightweight lens with excellent central sharpness and contrast, but significant corner softness wide open (MFlenses). Build quality is robust, though some copies may have a sluggish focusing ring (MFlenses). It handles well on mirrorless bodies and is praised for superb multicoating that controls flare and chromatic aberration. Distortion is noticeable but correctable. Bokeh can be busy, but fringing is minimal. It suits landscape photographers seeking a sharp, affordable vintage lens, and compares favorably to Pentax SMC K 28mm f/3.5 in center performance but falls short in corners (MFlenses).