Konica SLRs and Hexanon glass

kelvinang · 18th November 2003

Is there anyone here shooting Konica SLRs and Hexanon lenses?

lips_garage · 18th November 2003

Yup....i'm using konica SLR.
What model are you using?
i'm using Autoflex T-3.

kelvinang · 19th November 2003

Originally Posted by lips_garage

Yup....i'm using konica SLR.
What model are you using?
i'm using Autoflex T-3.

The little brother of the T3 is in the mail ;-) I got a Autoreflex TC coming, at least I hope it comes.

What lenses are you using, and how do you rate them? It's quite strange, seems nobody else here uses Konica SLR (I saw your posting some time ago and you mentioned you have a T3) although several guys shoot a Hexar.

whoelse · 19th November 2003

kelvin,

must be quite exciting everyday waiting for the postman to arrive rite?

kelvinang · 19th November 2003

Originally Posted by whoelse

kelvin,

must be quite exciting everyday waiting for the postman to arrive rite?

Oh yes it is! Like a little kid who can't wait for the birthday party to be over before he can unwrap the gifts. That feeling can just be so annoying :-)

fruitybix · 19th November 2003

Hi kelvin,

how is this SLR with the f1.4 lens? This is fully manual, right? thanks!

kelvinang · 19th November 2003

Originally Posted by fruitybix

Hi kelvin,

how is this SLR with the f1.4 lens? This is fully manual, right? thanks!

I've no idea. Mine is still in the mail, I'm waiting for the postman to deliver the parcel to me... Konica Autoreflex TC is a metal-framed manual camera using PX625 mercury batteries for its metering and AE (shutter priority) functions. TC-X, introduced about a decade later I think, uses a plastic frame instead, but is also smaller and lighter.

From what I know of Hexanon glass, they are generally excellent... especially in the 1960s they were considered superior I believe. Maybe some Hexanon glass shooters can fill us in on more information... until I get mine, I don't have an answer :-)

lips_garage · 20th November 2003

hello......well i'm using
1)50mm F1.7 hexanon lense
2)135mm F2.8 accura diamatic lense

hmmm.......untill now the lenses haven't disappoint me yet :P
other then human errors which i made....i'm still quite new to photography....hmmm kelvin where did u get cameras and lenses for the manual konica stuffs?
Do you know the type of mount for the hexanon lenses,T-mount??

kelvinang · 21st November 2003

Originally Posted by lips_garage

hello......well i'm using
1)50mm F1.7 hexanon lense
2)135mm F2.8 accura diamatic lense

hmmm.......untill now the lenses haven't disappoint me yet :P
other then human errors which i made....i'm still quite new to photography....hmmm kelvin where did u get cameras and lenses for the manual konica stuffs?
Do you know the type of mount for the hexanon lenses,T-mount??

Opps! Sorry, I think I confused your nick with another person. There's another T3 user somewhere on this forum I think.

Well Hexanon lenses are Konica mount, of course :-) Konica made these lenses for their SLRs, and their rangefinders also have Hexanon glass but I'm not sure if the mounts are the same. Possibly. Maybe some Hexar users can advise us on that.

I bought most of my cameras on ebay. You run the risk of getting a dud but much bargain can be found there.

kelvinang · 21st November 2003

Just to add... I think there is a T-to-Konica mount adapter out there, so if you want to shoot with T-mount lenses, it should be possible. But if you want mount a Hexanon lens onto another body, even via adapters, it may not be advisable. Hexanon lenses have a short flange-film plane register so that means they will not be able to focus to infinity if mounted with an adapter that does not have a corrective optical element.

I can't seem to find more information on what the naming of the Konica mount. Is it simply called Konica mount? Does pre-Autoreflex cameras use the same mount, such as the Konica F? Maybe someone can share with us :-)

kelvinang · 28th November 2003

Just thought I'll update a little. Seems that the Konica mount for Autoreflex series of cameras (including TC-X although it doesn't have "autoreflex" in its name) is commonly called "K/AR mount".

My Konica came in the mail yesterday. I'm now an official Konican ;-)

LCT · 1st December 2003

How much overall did you pay for your TC and your 1.4 len. You may pm me. May consider to get one too.

kelvinang · 4th December 2003

Originally Posted by LCT

How much overall did you pay for your TC and your 1.4 len. You may pm me. May consider to get one too.

Konica Autoreflex TC and Hexanon 40/1.8 "pancake" lens, USD 46 before shipping. Typically shipping prices from USA to Singapore is about USD 30.

Note that the price I paid for the Konica kit is slightly higher than the average ending price on ebay. I went all out and bid for it so I can combine shipping with another camera I purchase from the same seller. It seems that on average the ending price for such a combination or with a Hexanon 50/1.4 is about USD 35.

Firefox · 17th June 2004

I saw a Konica TC-X camera with the default Hexanon f/1.8 lens selling at a camera shop near my place for $150 with a HAZE filter (presumably a crap, unknown brand). I assume the camera is 2nd hand but looks to be in very good condition. Was wondering if it's worth buying if it's in good working condition (no yellowish lens, mould etc).

calebk · 28th July 2006

I dug out my dad's old Autoreflex TC with hexanon 40mm f1.8 glass.

The condition of it is a little dusty but otherwise in working condition.

My main concern is the lens. There are specs all over the back and front lens glass pieces. How do I go about cleaning these up. I have a blower, some lens solution, cotton buds and what looks like a spectacle cloth.

EDIT: There's also a spec of dirt in the piece of glass above the mirror (ooh I remembered. It's called a pentaprism). I don't think it can be cleaned by conventional means.

Can anyone give me some advice on where to send it for servicing (good and preferably cheap)?

18th November 2003	#1
kelvinang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 177	Konica SLRs and Hexanon glass Is there anyone here shooting Konica SLRs and Hexanon lenses?

28th July 2006	#15
calebk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clementi Posts: 10,476	Re: Konica SLRs and Hexanon glass I dug out my dad's old Autoreflex TC with hexanon 40mm f1.8 glass. The condition of it is a little dusty but otherwise in working condition. My main concern is the lens. There are specs all over the back and front lens glass pieces. How do I go about cleaning these up. I have a blower, some lens solution, cotton buds and what looks like a spectacle cloth. EDIT: There's also a spec of dirt in the piece of glass above the mirror (ooh I remembered. It's called a pentaprism). I don't think it can be cleaned by conventional means. Can anyone give me some advice on where to send it for servicing (good and preferably cheap)? Last edited by calebk; 29th July 2006 at 05:41 PM.

18th November 2003	#2
lips_garage New Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8	Yup....i'm using konica SLR. What model are you using? i'm using Autoflex T-3.

19th November 2003	#4
whoelse Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,227	kelvin, must be quite exciting everyday waiting for the postman to arrive rite?

19th November 2003	#6
fruitybix Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Posts: 698	Hi kelvin, how is this SLR with the f1.4 lens? This is fully manual, right? thanks!

20th November 2003	#8
lips_garage New Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 8	hello......well i'm using 1)50mm F1.7 hexanon lense 2)135mm F2.8 accura diamatic lense hmmm.......untill now the lenses haven't disappoint me yet :P other then human errors which i made....i'm still quite new to photography....hmmm kelvin where did u get cameras and lenses for the manual konica stuffs? Do you know the type of mount for the hexanon lenses,T-mount??

21st November 2003	#10
kelvinang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 177	Just to add... I think there is a T-to-Konica mount adapter out there, so if you want to shoot with T-mount lenses, it should be possible. But if you want mount a Hexanon lens onto another body, even via adapters, it may not be advisable. Hexanon lenses have a short flange-film plane register so that means they will not be able to focus to infinity if mounted with an adapter that does not have a corrective optical element. I can't seem to find more information on what the naming of the Konica mount. Is it simply called Konica mount? Does pre-Autoreflex cameras use the same mount, such as the Konica F? Maybe someone can share with us :-)

28th November 2003	#11
kelvinang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 177	Just thought I'll update a little. Seems that the Konica mount for Autoreflex series of cameras (including TC-X although it doesn't have "autoreflex" in its name) is commonly called "K/AR mount". My Konica came in the mail yesterday. I'm now an official Konican ;-)

1st December 2003	#12
LCT Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 195	How much overall did you pay for your TC and your 1.4 len. You may pm me. May consider to get one too.

17th June 2004	#14
Firefox Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bedok Posts: 716	I saw a Konica TC-X camera with the default Hexanon f/1.8 lens selling at a camera shop near my place for $150 with a HAZE filter (presumably a crap, unknown brand). I assume the camera is 2nd hand but looks to be in very good condition. Was wondering if it's worth buying if it's in good working condition (no yellowish lens, mould etc).