I really enjoy my copy of this lens. I placed it in front of a uv-a 365 NM ultraviolet light for 3 days and it removed 100% of the yellow discoloration caused by the nuclear thorium element in the glass. The lens is now crystal clear.
This lens was first produced in 1967 at the earliest. The literature accompanying the Autorex (Auto-Reflex) and Autorex P (Auto-Reflex P), bodies introduced in 1965 and 1966, makes no mention of the 57mm f1.2. It is first mentioned with the introduction of the Autoreflex T in 1968.
Thanks for your comment. The place is Palawan, @4:39 is Coron and @3:22 is Boracay. Stay away from Chinese New Year and Easter time, it's costly, and during summertime, typhoons.
There's actually non-thoriated version of 57 1.2. It's kinda rare, late production of green EE marked ones, its having slightly different tint without thorium golden-yellow reflection on it. And yeah, you can try to put T3, TC, T4, or green EE-marked Hexanons under blacklight for some fancy luminescent show. Cheers.
The 57mm 1.2 came up on a Facebook group. Then I saw what people were paying for it. So, back to reality at 1.4. Hope you figured out a way to get the moisture out of your lens.
Thanks for your comment. It was easy to remove that moisture, keeping it inside the dry cabinet. Here in Asia, a dry cabinet is a must. This lens, I bought by luck.
thanks for the vid. i have a copy of the last variant of this version. however, i was under the impression there are 2 other lenses much more expensive than this in the hexanon lineup. they would be the 28mm f1.8 and the 21mm f2.8. however, i cannot confirm if they are standard hexanon lenses with the KR mount or if they are LTM lenses.
Hello, and thanks for your comment. You refer to the Konica UC Hexanon 28mm f/1.8 and Konica Hexanon AR 21mm f/2.8. The Hexanon 28mm is really expensive, just next to the Nikon’s famous 28mm F1.4D. The predecessor Hexanon AR 21mm f/4 it's really a bargain for those who are interested. Both of them are KR mount and produced btw 1978 to 1979. I should say, the most expensive lens in the entire Konica range lenses, paying in attention to the year it was produced. Thank you for correcting me.
3:21.Brilliant photo. wonderful water themed photos!
Thank you.
I really enjoy my copy of this lens. I placed it in front of a uv-a 365 NM ultraviolet light for 3 days and it removed 100% of the yellow discoloration caused by the nuclear thorium element in the glass. The lens is now crystal clear.
Thanks for your comment and I'm happy to hear from you.
This lens was first produced in 1967 at the earliest. The literature accompanying the Autorex (Auto-Reflex) and Autorex P (Auto-Reflex P), bodies introduced in 1965 and 1966, makes no mention of the 57mm f1.2. It is first mentioned with the introduction of the Autoreflex T in 1968.
Thanks for your comment.
Where in the Philippines did you go? The place you went to is wonderful.
Thanks for your comment. The place is Palawan, @4:39 is Coron and @3:22 is Boracay. Stay away from Chinese New Year and Easter time, it's costly, and during summertime, typhoons.
There's actually non-thoriated version of 57 1.2. It's kinda rare, late production of green EE marked ones, its having slightly different tint without thorium golden-yellow reflection on it. And yeah, you can try to put T3, TC, T4, or green EE-marked Hexanons under blacklight for some fancy luminescent show. Cheers.
Thanks for your comment.
Thats the one I have and its mint
The 57mm 1.2 came up on a Facebook group. Then I saw what people were paying for it. So, back to reality at 1.4. Hope you figured out a way to get the moisture out of your lens.
Thanks for your comment. It was easy to remove that moisture, keeping it inside the dry cabinet. Here in Asia, a dry cabinet is a must. This lens, I bought by luck.
thanks for the vid. i have a copy of the last variant of this version. however, i was under the impression there are 2 other lenses much more expensive than this in the hexanon lineup. they would be the 28mm f1.8 and the 21mm f2.8. however, i cannot confirm if they are standard hexanon lenses with the KR mount or if they are LTM lenses.
Hello, and thanks for your comment. You refer to the Konica UC Hexanon 28mm f/1.8 and Konica Hexanon AR 21mm f/2.8. The Hexanon 28mm is really expensive, just next to the Nikon’s famous 28mm F1.4D. The predecessor Hexanon AR 21mm f/4 it's really a bargain for those who are interested. Both of them are KR mount and produced btw 1978 to 1979. I should say, the most expensive lens in the entire Konica range lenses, paying in attention to the year it was produced. Thank you for correcting me.