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Konica Hexanon UC 28mm f1.8 (lots of samples)
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:45 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:45 pm
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First run of the Hexanon 28 f1.8 UC. Used with Sony Nex5n. Dynamic range level 5.
All shot wide open. Partly cloudy. Minor adjustment by increase fill light.

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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:59 pm
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certainly has great resolving power. how do you like it for landscapes?


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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:03 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:03 pm
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Close focus with the Hexanon 28/1.8 UC.
This lens has MFD as 18cm - a very unique property.
Use with Sony Nex5n, Dynamic range level 5.

#9: f2.8


#10: f2.8


#11a: f1.8


#11b: f8


#12: f1.8 at MFD (~18cm)


#13: f8


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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:09 pm
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rbelyell wrote:
certainly has great resolving power. how do you like it for landscapes?

Have not been able to shot any landscape yet, but plan to do it in next batch.
I have to memorize the settings for each photos and try to keep it simple:
First round wide open, second round close focus, and so on.

So far this lens really impresses me. I have seveval 28/2, but I would like to calm down a bit before I say something about the comparison.


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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:57 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:57 pm
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Wow!
Defitnitely a lens to keep your eyes open for!

Whoa! I just checked in the BAY. Those lenses go for extremely high prices!
You've got a gem there!


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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:14 pm
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LucisPictor wrote:
Whoa! I just checked in the BAY. Those lenses go for extremely high prices!


It's a bargain compared to something of similar quality with a red dot on it Wink


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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:51 pm
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Landscape with Hexanon 28mm f1.8 UC.
Using Sony Nex5n, dynamic range level5.

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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:02 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:02 pm
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Carsten and Ian,
Thanks for your comments. I think this forum has increased prices of many lenses to a higher level Very Happy
Many sellers in eby also have unrealistic prices. And because of these sellers, I also had difficulties in local negotiation in some cases, often ended no sale.


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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:08 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:08 pm
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Some more shots

#17: f8, ~22cm


#18: f8, MFD ~18cm


#19: f2, hyper focus - not my. I like lenses Very Happy


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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:21 am
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:21 am
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Wow, stunning! Are they all in camera jpgs?


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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:08 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:08 pm
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Look good to me.


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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:21 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:21 pm
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Very nice lens, shame you can't fit Hexanons to EOS.


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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:08 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:08 pm
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Very nice images.


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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:39 am
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:39 am
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Thank you for the samples.

Does anyone know how the 28/1.8 compares to the 35/2?


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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:50 am
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:50 am
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Bille wrote:
Thank you for the samples.

Does anyone know how the 28/1.8 compares to the 35/2?


28 1,8 probably more sharp with better contrast, I did try both, difference if any is little. UC lenses better coating than others.


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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:43 am
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:43 am
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lovely..I like all wideopen shots


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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:49 am
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Beautiful shots, I agree, this lens is fantastic. Inspirational photography!
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