![]() The Konica UC-Hexanon 35mm f2 was released in September 2001 to only 1000 pieces. For a more in depth look into the history and comparisons of these two lenses, check out this excellent article on Davidde’s site. It is widely considered, albeit not officially documented by either company, that Konica based the lens of its 1993 advanced point-and-shoot Hexar AF and then the UC-Hexanon 35mm f2 lens on Nikon’s design. The W-Nikkor 35/1.8 (1956, Nikon S-Mount) and the Konica UC Hexanon 35/2 (2001, Leica LTM) are considered unique in rangefinder lens history because of their use of a modified Xenotar design. The Konica UC-Hexanon 35mm f2 comes in a Leica Screw Mount and traces its roots all the way back to the Xenotar of the 1940’s developed by Schneider Kreuznach. Konica UC-Hexanon 35mm f2 Background History Learn about its history and see how it fares tete-a-tete against a couple verified 35mm focal length legends. Well, scroll on down if this little lens piques your interest. Anything less is denial of an objective truth and a textbook exercise in cognitive dissonance. Certainly, red dot German glass is the end all and be all for red dot German rangefinders. “Hello, what have we here?” (in a Lando Calrissian voice) was what came through my head when I peeped a Konica UC-Hexanon 35mm f2 roll into JCH HQ. Camera Geekery: Konica UC-Hexanon 35mm f2
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