ampguy
Mentor
Mine is special
Mine is special
It was used by a very famous photographer in Santa Cruz ...
Seriously, buy one from Noriaki san, he is a pleasure to do business with. I didn't realize he was still selling them, I may pick up another.
Mine is special
It was used by a very famous photographer in Santa Cruz ...
Seriously, buy one from Noriaki san, he is a pleasure to do business with. I didn't realize he was still selling them, I may pick up another.
zleica
Established
I got mine few weeks ago from Matsuiyastore. I really like it. Compared with Leica Elmar 50/2.8, the Konica has more pleasing out-of-focus highlight. At f2.8, the Konica renders images more crispy than Leica. All and all, a lovely lens and it'a a keeper.
ampguy
Mentor
yes, amazingly crisp
yes, amazingly crisp
One of the few lenses that can out-resolve the sensor of an M8/M9.
yes, amazingly crisp
One of the few lenses that can out-resolve the sensor of an M8/M9.
gdi
Mentor
Can you post some comparison shots so we can see? I have a modern Elmar 2.8 that I really like but I might again be tempted to try the Hex - if the price is right...
zleica
Established
I don't have any slides scanned. I just used my M8 on tripod with the modern Elmar and Hex for a test shoot (Elmar first then Hex). The difference are very small at F2.8. But I like the color of the Hex very much, remind me of the Contax G 45/2 Planar.
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gdi
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Thanks for that, you're right there doesn't seem to be much difference, but the web images are a bit small to judge.
kshapero
South Florida Man
Konica Hexanon 50/2.4 lens?
Konica Hexanon 50/2.4 lens?
Can anyone tell me anything about this lens? I saw it in the used case at a camera shop.
Konica Hexanon 50/2.4 lens?
Can anyone tell me anything about this lens? I saw it in the used case at a camera shop.
kzphoto
Well-known
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68845
Lots of info here. Supposed to be a pretty sweet lens! Never handled one, but collapsible lenses seem nice.
Lots of info here. Supposed to be a pretty sweet lens! Never handled one, but collapsible lenses seem nice.
Here's a few pics taken with the Hexanon 50mm f/2.4 currently in my possession. Wide open performance is very good, with good sharpness and contrast! The bokeh is also quite nice.
Hex50mmf24Test0103 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr
Hex50mmf24Test0118 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr
Hex50mmf24Test0122 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr
Hex50mmf24Test0132 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr
Hex50mmf24Test0103 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr
Hex50mmf24Test0118 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr
Hex50mmf24Test0122 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr
Hex50mmf24Test0132 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr
maddoc
... likes film again.
Nice Jon !! 
where was it taken, looks like an interesting place !
(...wait, you got a 50/2.4 Hexanon ? ... that is no Nikkor, Sir ! )
where was it taken, looks like an interesting place !(...wait, you got a 50/2.4 Hexanon ?
... that is no Nikkor, Sir ! )
ampguy
Mentor
incredible!!
Nice Jon !!
(...wait, you got a 50/2.4 Hexanon ?
This is at a temple in Kita-Kamakura, Gabor. We should check it out sometime!
The lens is indeed not a Nikkor
But its not mine. I'm just the temporary owner, until I send it to Jon in Taiwan (noimmunity).noimmunity
scratch my niche
Just got the lens in the mail today. Two days from Tokyo to Taipei, delivery on a Sunday. Now that's service for ya!
Took it out for a quick preview test spin on my M8. No PP, just conversion, shot without UV/IR filter, wide open.
Late fall, time for roasted sweet potato!
L1005337 1 by areality4all, on Flickr
L1005338 1 by areality4all, on Flickr
This lens is incredibly sharp, yet smooth. Reminds me of my former ZM Planar or perhaps even more the 75/2 cron. Colors are vivid, and much more neutral than the Rollei Sonnar, with which it competes in size (when collapsed).
Took it out for a quick preview test spin on my M8. No PP, just conversion, shot without UV/IR filter, wide open.
Late fall, time for roasted sweet potato!
L1005337 1 by areality4all, on Flickr
L1005338 1 by areality4all, on Flickr
This lens is incredibly sharp, yet smooth. Reminds me of my former ZM Planar or perhaps even more the 75/2 cron. Colors are vivid, and much more neutral than the Rollei Sonnar, with which it competes in size (when collapsed).
HenningW
Well-known
raid
Dad Photographer
Konica 50/2.4 LTM?
I haven't used either one, and I am curious which lens is better built and which is optically superior. Also, is the better lens comparable to a 50/2 Summicron?
I haven't used either one, and I am curious which lens is better built and which is optically superior. Also, is the better lens comparable to a 50/2 Summicron?
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Raid,
I owned both at one time years ago and their build is very good in either case.
The 2.0 stacks up to a Summicron in every aspect, the 2.4 to a Planar.
People have reported that some Hexanons did not register 100% on their Leicas (it was said to be variations in build that slipped through quality control), but I have not had that experience, nor have I ever heard of anyone who could not have a lens corrected to specs by a repairman.
You can hardly go wrong I'd say.
Over the years I've owned the 2.8/28mm KM, 2.0/50mm KM, 2.0/90mm KM, 2.4/50mm LTM and 2.0/35mm LTM Hexanons. I should do an article on them on my website...
I owned both at one time years ago and their build is very good in either case.
The 2.0 stacks up to a Summicron in every aspect, the 2.4 to a Planar.
People have reported that some Hexanons did not register 100% on their Leicas (it was said to be variations in build that slipped through quality control), but I have not had that experience, nor have I ever heard of anyone who could not have a lens corrected to specs by a repairman.
You can hardly go wrong I'd say.
Over the years I've owned the 2.8/28mm KM, 2.0/50mm KM, 2.0/90mm KM, 2.4/50mm LTM and 2.0/35mm LTM Hexanons. I should do an article on them on my website...
raid
Dad Photographer
Hi Johan,
Thanks for your feedback.
Which do you prefer using?
Thanks for your feedback.
Which do you prefer using?
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
I liked the 2.0 best. It was more ergonomic.
While the 2.4 seemed very versatile at first glance, its mount was oversized on a Barnack, the diameter is perfect for a Leica M but then why would it have an LTM mount...
Image quality wise, I found out I'm more of a Summicron person than a Planar person. The Planar was a bit more clinical.
I found a perfect 'compromise' for both lenses a few years ago: I purchased a nickel Heliar 2.0/50mm LTM from Stephen and it lives on my only Leica, a Leica II. Sharpness is as good as both Hexanons, but size and appearance are also a perfect match to the camera. It resembles a rigid Summar.
While the 2.4 seemed very versatile at first glance, its mount was oversized on a Barnack, the diameter is perfect for a Leica M but then why would it have an LTM mount...
Image quality wise, I found out I'm more of a Summicron person than a Planar person. The Planar was a bit more clinical.
I found a perfect 'compromise' for both lenses a few years ago: I purchased a nickel Heliar 2.0/50mm LTM from Stephen and it lives on my only Leica, a Leica II. Sharpness is as good as both Hexanons, but size and appearance are also a perfect match to the camera. It resembles a rigid Summar.
Archlich
Well-known
I found the 50/2.4 to be exceedingly sharp, if not clinically so. Curiously the 50/2 is not a direct copy of the v4 Summicron as its 6 elements come in 5 groups.
The L-Hexanon wobbles a bit when collapsed, that plus the fact it's not rigid after all, makes it not as confidence-inspiring as the M-Hexanon. That aside, the actual build quality of the two lenses are on par with each other.
The L-Hexanon wobbles a bit when collapsed, that plus the fact it's not rigid after all, makes it not as confidence-inspiring as the M-Hexanon. That aside, the actual build quality of the two lenses are on par with each other.
raid
Dad Photographer
Johan: You last post will save me some money. I also own a Heliar 50/2 ltm, so there is no need to get a Hexanon after all.