Konica 135mm f/3.2 Hexanon AR Image Thread

[Uwharrie]

I think I am going to really like mine if I can ever figure out how to get it to lock onto the adapter. I almost used duct tape on it yesterday! If anyone has suggestions please share. I am using a cheap Chinese adapter, my other Konica ( a 40mm) works just find on the same adapter.

[dbuckle]

Originally Posted by Uwharrie

I think I am going to really like mine if I can ever figure out how to get it to lock onto the adapter. I almost used duct tape on it yesterday! If anyone has suggestions please share. I am using a cheap Chinese adapter, my other Konica ( a 40mm) works just find on the same adapter.

I had that problem with a Rainbow adapter. Some lenses, the 40 and 50mm Konicas it worked great others including this lens it would not lock. I got another adapter from a different company and it locked on without any problem.

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Small Boat by dbuckle2695, on Flickr

[Uwharrie]

Thanks! Can you share what adapter you have and where you found it?

Originally Posted by dbuckle

I had that problem with a Rainbow adapter. Some lenses, the 40 and 50mm Konicas it worked great others including this lens it would not lock. I got another adapter from a different company and it locked on without any problem.

[dbuckle]

Originally Posted by Uwharrie

Thanks! Can you share what adapter you have and where you found it?

I just looked on ebay for the best deal and ordered it. Sorry I don't remember who it was.

[Uwharrie]

Mine came off eBay as well. Was hoping someone could provide a dealer or brand. I hate ordering a bunch to see if they work

Originally Posted by dbuckle

I just looked on ebay for the best deal and ordered it. Sorry I don't remember who it was.

[gilastrud]

I have the same kit, but I can't seem to focus it well. Is it the adapter? Are you using a filter? When I focus it to the max further out and closer it just won't focus well. It's all blurry! Can you help? Thanks

[dbuckle]

most of these adapters allow you to focus past infinity so you have to dial the fucus back a bit. If you have another lens that works Ok on that adapter then its a problem with the lens.

[Gyles]

I use a PIXCO adapter with my Hexanon lenses, well made and had no problems with it. It is a little bigger than most. Some people say it focuses past infinity, but are still happy with it. Also try Rainbow Imaging available on the Bay.

EDIT: never really noticed until now, all my Hexanon's all lock nicely on to my Pixco adapter, my AR fit Quarry Optics doesn't, although in theory should be identical.

[yamark]

Originally Posted by dbuckle

most of these adapters allow you to focus past infinity so you have to dial the fucus back a bit. If you have another lens that works Ok on that adapter then its a problem with the lens.

This is one of my favorite aspects of using legacy lenses on m43 (with my adapter). Everything focus wise is shifted to a very slight turn of the focus ring. I can also get a little closer.