Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7
The Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 is a 50mm f/1.7 manual-focus lens for the Konica AR mount, made by Konica from 1965-1980s. It uses 6 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss. Typical used value is $40 to $150, with most examples near $75, and it adapts to Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount with a plain mechanical adapter.
Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 specifications
Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 specifications
Why collectors want it
A very sharp and inexpensive standard lens often considered one of the best value vintage fifties. It renders with high contrast and pleasing bokeh. Konica AR has a short flange, so it adapts to mirrorless but not to most DSLRs.
Mount and adapters for the Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7
The Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 has a native Konica AR mount. Konica AR is the 1965 bayonet with a 40.5mm register used by Konica Autoreflex SLRs and Hexanon lenses until 1987. Every mirrorless mount has a shorter register than 40.5mm, so a plain mechanical adapter puts the lens at its design distance and infinity focus is preserved. Plain adapter ring. The 40.5mm register is the shortest of the classic 35mm SLR mounts, so AR lenses adapt to mirrorless but cannot reach infinity on any DSLR.
| Camera system | Adapter | Infinity focus | Frames like | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony E | Plain mechanical, 22.5mm | Yes | 50mm on full frame; 75mm on APS-C (1.5x) | Konica AR to Sony E |
| Fuji X | Plain mechanical, 22.8mm | Yes | 75mm on APS-C (1.5x) | Konica AR to Fuji X |
| MFT | Plain mechanical, 21.25mm | Yes | 100mm on Four Thirds (2x) | Konica AR to MFT |
| Canon RF | Plain mechanical, 20.5mm | Yes | 50mm on full frame; 80mm on APS-C (1.6x) | Konica AR to Canon RF |
| Nikon Z | Plain mechanical, 24.5mm | Yes | 50mm on full frame; 75mm on APS-C (1.5x) | Konica AR to Nikon Z |
| L-mount | Plain mechanical, 20.5mm | Yes | 50mm on full frame; 75mm on APS-C (1.5x) | Konica AR to L-mount |
Frequently asked
What mount is the Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7?
The Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 has a native Konica AR mount. Konica AR is the 1965 bayonet with a 40.5mm register used by Konica Autoreflex SLRs and Hexanon lenses until 1987. With a plain mechanical adapter it fits Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount bodies and keeps infinity focus.
How much is the Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 worth in 2026?
A used Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 typically sells for $40 to $150, with most clean working examples near $75. Basis: eBay sold listings, 2024-2025. This is an estimate, not an appraisal; condition, variant, and service history move the number.
Does the Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 work on Sony E, Fuji X, and MFT?
Yes. Konica AR has a 40.5mm register and every mirrorless mount is shorter (16mm to 20mm), so a simple Konica AR adapter reaches infinity with no optics. On a full-frame body the Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 frames as a 50mm lens; on APS-C (1.5x) it frames like a 75mm, on Canon APS-C (1.6x) like a 80mm, and on Micro Four Thirds (2x) like a 100mm. Plain adapter ring. The 40.5mm register is the shortest of the classic 35mm SLR mounts, so AR lenses adapt to mirrorless but cannot reach infinity on any DSLR.
When was the Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 made?
Konica made the Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 from 1965-1980s. It launched the same year as the Konica AR mount itself (1965).
What is the optical design of the Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7?
The Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 uses 6 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss. Double Gauss designs are near-symmetrical six- or seven-element formulas that support fast apertures with good correction; fast versions show glow from spherical aberration and swirl from mechanical vignetting wide open.
Which lenses are similar to the Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7?
Close alternatives in the same focal class are the Pentacon auto 50mm f/1.8 (50mm f/1.8, $20 to $90), the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 (50mm f/1.8, $70 to $260), and the KMZ Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 (50mm f/2, $30 to $120). The Pentacon auto 50mm f/1.8 and The KMZ Jupiter-8 50mm f/2 cost less on the used market.
Alternatives to the Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7
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Side-by-side comparisons
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- Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 vs KMZ Jupiter-8 50mm f/2
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