Wow...lucky you! Even more so if you didn't have to spend much. My own copy is in decent shape...wouldn't call it mint, but still nice condition. Cheers!
8:03 super wide open lenses always compromise because they have to cover a wider range so it complicates the design and the end result is often a more expensive and a softer lens compared to the 1.7 that doesn't have to stretxh any farther than that and has a less complicated design
Hi Дмитрий Саакян...I wish I could pronounce your name! It's great to see another Konica owner utilizing the potential of these lenses! They are superb! I have included photos in the video. Perhaps you are looking for photos for better analysis? I would recommend looking on photo sites that would include plenty of varieties to choose from like Flickr or Lomography for example. Best of luck with yours! Cheers!
Hi TNG...Thanks for asking...but, nope...only 6 which was pretty common for Japanese lens mfrs of the day. Not to say that lenses with more blades weren't produced, but most had six. Cheers!
Hi Wraith...thanks for commenting! Get's the ball rolling! Anyway...I only have these three 50's. I'd like to have the others but I've invested enough already in my 70+ vintage lenses. Konica made superb lenses... I do have the 135 f3.2 which is excellent as well. Perhaps, in the future, my wallet will allow for some expansion into the other 50ishes! Cheers!
@@DrScottMcDonald007 I just picked up a 50 1.7, and have been looking at a 135mm 3.2. :) Konica really did make a lot of great lenses in that range. I use the on my little Fuji, but also have a Konica Autorlex T2. The 57mm get really pricey!!
@@WraithCalling ...nice! Fuji makes a super camera! Yes, the 57mm is a bit pricey for my taste as well...only the juiciest glass will coax my money from this point on.
I have the 50 AR 1.4. I found a mint one that had been unused for 35 years!
Wow...lucky you! Even more so if you didn't have to spend much. My own copy is in decent shape...wouldn't call it mint, but still nice condition. Cheers!
@@DrScottMcDonald007 i paid 40€ for it :)
@@epicon6 Couldn't ask for anything better! Enjoy it!
Be careful with it. They were made with Thorium...are radioactive.
8:03 super wide open lenses always compromise because they have to cover a wider range so it complicates the design and the end result is often a more expensive and a softer lens compared to the 1.7 that doesn't have to stretxh any farther than that and has a less complicated design
Thanks for your input E6! This is one of the reasons that the designs that include 1.2, 1, and now 0.95's are so expensive!
I became the owner of Konica acom-1 and am trying to master it. Your video helped me. But I would like to see your photos.
Hi Дмитрий Саакян...I wish I could pronounce your name! It's great to see another Konica owner utilizing the potential of these lenses! They are superb! I have included photos in the video. Perhaps you are looking for photos for better analysis? I would recommend looking on photo sites that would include plenty of varieties to choose from like Flickr or Lomography for example. Best of luck with yours! Cheers!
Thanks for the comment Дмитрий Саакян! Cheers!
Cool trio!
They certainly ARE! It is a challenge to pick a favorite!
Hello.
Does the f1.4 have 8 blades?
Thank you.
Hi TNG...Thanks for asking...but, nope...only 6 which was pretty common for Japanese lens mfrs of the day. Not to say that lenses with more blades weren't produced, but most had six. Cheers!
it would be great if you could take sample photos with these lenses
what adapter do you use?
Hi Adrian...thanks for asking! I use the K&F Concept adapter K/AR - NEX format. It works great without any issues on my A7RII. Cheers!
What about the 57mm? Does it not count as that nifty fifty club? Oh.. or the 52mm 1.8. lol
Ohhh 557mm 1.4 and 1.2!
Hi Wraith...thanks for commenting! Get's the ball rolling! Anyway...I only have these three 50's. I'd like to have the others but I've invested enough already in my 70+ vintage lenses. Konica made superb lenses... I do have the 135 f3.2 which is excellent as well. Perhaps, in the future, my wallet will allow for some expansion into the other 50ishes! Cheers!
@@DrScottMcDonald007 I just picked up a 50 1.7, and have been looking at a 135mm 3.2. :) Konica really did make a lot of great lenses in that range. I use the on my little Fuji, but also have a Konica Autorlex T2. The 57mm get really pricey!!
@@WraithCalling ...nice! Fuji makes a super camera! Yes, the 57mm is a bit pricey for my taste as well...only the juiciest glass will coax my money from this point on.
The fastest 50mm Konica is the F1.2 #justsaying
Wish I had one!!! If you've got a copy and are willing to share a loaner...bring it down my way! Cheers and Happy New Year!
@@DrScottMcDonald007 Happy New Year! I would gladly share and lend if I could pop over to hand it in, but I’m afraid where a ways apart.
@@GlitteratiLive ...fair enough! Next time you're in the neighborhood ;) Cheers and have a great 2022!