Difference between revisions of "Konica Reflex Hexanon ARM 1000mm f/8"

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It is believed that no more than one to two dozen of these lenses were ever sold.  
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It is believed that no more than a few dozens of these lenses were ever made by [[Konica]]. The price at the time would buy a modest car.  
  
 
This large "mirror" lens uses a rear mounted bellows type focusing mechanism.  
 
This large "mirror" lens uses a rear mounted bellows type focusing mechanism.  
  
It and the larger 2000mm Reflex Hexanon are unique among "mirror" lenses, having some form of aperture control. At the rear is mounted a disc with, effectively, Waterhouse stops (various size holes) in it. It can be dialed into place, to achieve different aperture settings.
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It and the larger [[Konica Reflex Hexanon ARM 2000mm f/11|2000mm Reflex Hexanon]] are unique among "mirror" lenses, having some form of aperture control. At the rear is mounted a disc with, effectively, Waterhouse stops (various size holes) in it. It can be dialed into place, to achieve different aperture settings. Different constructions are reported.
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[[Category:Japanese mirror lenses]]
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[[Category:Konica AR mount|Hexanon ARM]]

Latest revision as of 22:58, 23 November 2009

It is believed that no more than a few dozens of these lenses were ever made by Konica. The price at the time would buy a modest car.

This large "mirror" lens uses a rear mounted bellows type focusing mechanism.

It and the larger 2000mm Reflex Hexanon are unique among "mirror" lenses, having some form of aperture control. At the rear is mounted a disc with, effectively, Waterhouse stops (various size holes) in it. It can be dialed into place, to achieve different aperture settings. Different constructions are reported.