Konica AR 24mm 2.8

jbrooksII · 04-25-2015, 07:56 AM

I saw a bargain copy of Konica AR 24mm 2.8 in a local thrift shop, is it worth $175?

**boriscleto** · 04-25-2015, 08:33 AM

To use on what camera? Konica AR had the shortest focal flange distance of any SLR mount. So it can really only be used on mirrorless systems.

jbrooksII · 04-25-2015, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

To use on what camera? Konica AR had the shortest focal flange distance of any SLR mount. So it can really only be used on mirrorless systems.

Thanks for the reply boriscleto

. If I could pair it with Konica body (film) would it justify the above price? I'm a budding film enthusiast, rediscovering the joy of shooting film

and intend to use it on street photography.

**boriscleto** · 04-25-2015, 03:22 PM - **1 Like**

I'm not really familiar with Konica lenses so I can't offer an opinion on price. A little Google-Fu turns up some reviews.

Konica Hexanon AR 24 mm F2.8 - lens review | Vintage Camera Lenses

osv · 04-25-2015, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by jbrooksII

I saw a bargain copy of Konica AR 24mm 2.8 in a local thrift shop, is it worth $175?

is it the later f/22 version? i think that both versions go for a lot more than they are worth, just because there aren't many 24mm options for konica shooters.

here is what the later version looks like on ff: Konica 24mm f/2.8 lens test

if you haven't committed to a film camera body yet, consider pentax or canon fd... when it comes to legacy lens price vs. performance, canon wins at 24mm, pentax at 28mm, and it's arguable as you go longer.

jbrooksII · 04-28-2015, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by osv

is it the later f/22 version? i think that both versions go for a lot more than they are worth, just because there aren't many 24mm options for konica shooters.

here is what the later version looks like on ff: Konica 24mm f/2.8 lens test

if you haven't committed to a film camera body yet, consider pentax or canon fd... when it comes to legacy lens price vs. performance, canon wins at 24mm, pentax at 28mm, and it's arguable as you go longer.

It's the f16 version OSV. Thanks for your advice on Pentax or Canon. Hoping to come across a bargain film camera.

04-25-2015, 07:56 AM	#1
jbrooksII New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14	Konica AR 24mm 2.8 I saw a bargain copy of Konica AR 24mm 2.8 in a local thrift shop, is it worth $175?

04-25-2015, 01:22 PM	#3
jbrooksII New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto To use on what camera? Konica AR had the shortest focal flange distance of any SLR mount. So it can really only be used on mirrorless systems. Thanks for the reply boriscleto. If I could pair it with Konica body (film) would it justify the above price? I'm a budding film enthusiast, rediscovering the joy of shooting film and intend to use it on street photography.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	To use on what camera? Konica AR had the shortest focal flange distance of any SLR mount. So it can really only be used on mirrorless systems.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I'm not really familiar with Konica lenses so I can't offer an opinion on price. A little Google-Fu turns up some reviews. Konica Hexanon AR 24 mm F2.8 - lens review \| Vintage Camera Lenses

04-25-2015, 08:20 PM	#5
osv Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by jbrooksII I saw a bargain copy of Konica AR 24mm 2.8 in a local thrift shop, is it worth $175? is it the later f/22 version? i think that both versions go for a lot more than they are worth, just because there aren't many 24mm options for konica shooters. here is what the later version looks like on ff: Konica 24mm f/2.8 lens test if you haven't committed to a film camera body yet, consider pentax or canon fd... when it comes to legacy lens price vs. performance, canon wins at 24mm, pentax at 28mm, and it's arguable as you go longer.

04-28-2015, 06:57 AM	#6
jbrooksII New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by osv is it the later f/22 version? i think that both versions go for a lot more than they are worth, just because there aren't many 24mm options for konica shooters. here is what the later version looks like on ff: Konica 24mm f/2.8 lens test if you haven't committed to a film camera body yet, consider pentax or canon fd... when it comes to legacy lens price vs. performance, canon wins at 24mm, pentax at 28mm, and it's arguable as you go longer. It's the f16 version OSV. Thanks for your advice on Pentax or Canon. Hoping to come across a bargain film camera.

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