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Konica Hexar AR 135 mm / F3.5
Konica Hexar AR 135 mm / F3.5
Lens dataFor some time, alongside the 
Hexanon AR 135 mm / F3.5, a lens from the budget Hexar series with the same focal length and speed was being sold. This lens has a smallest aperture 16, but it is much bulkier and heavier than the Hexanon AR version with smallest aperture 22. The Hexar series were a series of entry-level lenses sold for a smaller price. These lenses were not manufactured by Konica themselves, rumours say they were probably made by Tamron. Other lenses from the Hexar series beside the Hexar AR 135 mm / F3.5 are:
The Hexar AR 135 mm / F3.5 renders sharp, contrasty images from edge to edge without any visible distortions. In general, it is a good lens, but the image quality, especially the sharpness, is a little inferior to the Hexanon AR 135mm / F3.5.
Like with most telephoto lenses and their big and not recessed front elements, the consequent use of a lens hood is recommended for the Hexar AR 135 mm / F3.5 to avoid loss of contrast due to stray light. The lens does provide a built-in lens shade, but this is a bit too shallow, not giving good protection in any case. The use of a deeper accessory lens shade gives better results in many situations.
The Hexar AR 135 mm / F3.5 is quite common and often offered for sale – mostly very cheap. It would be a real bargain for the prices it is usually being sold for, were it not for the better, smaller, and lighter versions of the Hexanon AR 135 mm / F3.5 with smallest aperture 22, which can be obtained for the same small prices.
There is only one version of the Hexar AR 135 mm / F3.5. All lenses of this type have the rubberized focusing ring, a green AE mark, the round AE lock button, a built-in lens hood, and a smallest aperture 16.
Size comparison of different 135 mm lenses:
Hexanon AR 135 mm / F2.5 (left)
Hexanon AR 135 mm / F3.2 (centre left)
Hexanon AR 135 mm / F3.5 (late f22 version) (centre right)
Hexar AR 135 mm / F3.5 (right)
Lens data
| Angle of view: | 18° |
| Construction: | 4 elements in 4 groups |
| Aperture: | Fully automatic AE, smallest aperture 16 |
| Closest focusing: | 1,5 m (4 ft 111/4") |
| Filter thread: | 55 mm |
| Length (at ∞): | 96 mm (33/4") |
| Weight: | 550 g (193/8 oz) |
| Lens hood: | built-in |
| Lens diagram: |  |
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