Konica 50 mm f1.2 (M mount)

[oudjunk]

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Anyone here uses this lens? 

This is my only lens now. I like the design (and Champaign color body) so much. 

also the weight as well. I would like the opinion for this lens from you guys.

 

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[wda]

What really matters is how this lens performs for you. You might be the expert with this lens on this forum.

[Ecar]

I have one.

Beautifully made, somewhat soft wide open (but sharper than the Noctilux f/1), excellent resistance to flare, little vignetting and distortion, very natural colours (slightly on the warm side), relatively high contrast, smooth oof in most circumstances that becomes busy when shooting against background foliage or similar. In short: great lens, very reliable but lacks the magic of the Noctilux f/1 in the right circumstances.

Oh, and I really don't like that champagne finish 🙄

Edit: as an afterthought, I wouldn't have this particular lens as my only 50mm, let alone my only lens. Interesting to see that you can make it work for you.

Edited November 2, 2020 by Ecar

[lct]

I have no experience with the 50/1.2 but my M-Hexanon 50/2 is not calibrated for Leica rangefinders. I thought that all the M-Hexanon lenses have the same problem and need to be calibrated accordingly but i may be wrong.

[ocean2059]

I also have one and fully agree with what @Ecar wrote above.  While it's soft wide open, stepping down a bit, it's very sharp and has a nice rendering style.  Although I have several 50mm lens, I can imagine myself using the Konica as the only 50mm lens. 

[ocean2059]

33 minutes ago, lct said:

I have no experience with the 50/1.2 but my M-Hexanon 50/2 is not calibrated for Leica rangefinders. I thought that all the M-Hexanon lenses have the same problem and need to be calibrated accordingly but i may be wrong.

You are right. I had mine recalibrated by DAG.  My Konica 90/2.8 also had focus issues and was recalibrated.  

[Ecar]

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Yes, my 50/1.2 needed calibration too.

[ynp]

I use my Konica 50/1.2 with the Visoflex, or just turn the focus ring 2 mm to the left , when shooting at close distances. 
The only Konica lens I own and which I didn’t have to send for calibration  is the 35/2 UC-Hexanon. 

[Ecar]

3 hours ago, ynp said:

The only Konica lens I own and which I didn’t have to send for calibration  is the 35/2 UC-Hexanon. 

I haven't had calibration issues with Konica's LTM lenses when using them on M cameras. As long as the adapter ring is high-quality, of course. 

[oudjunk]

Thanks for your opinions. this is what i wanna know from others   as shared information

I like the rendering from Noct f1 as well, I have owned Noct V4 and 0.95. Noct v4 is my favorite lens. 

I don't want to have as one lens but for this time, i just bought a new department that why i have to spent a lot of money. 

if i can buy another lens, 35 mm is the best choice for me. I like the Champaign color it looks beautiful when mounted with Leica M6 Titanium (I sold my M6 already ) 

I'm not sure that my lens was calibrated or not just bought it for second hand shop with good cosmetic.