[Excellent Condition] KONICA HEXANON AR 50mm F1.7 (Early Version)

★★Please Read Before Purchasing★★

This lens is an old lens with a Konica AR mount. If you are using it with a mirrorless camera, please prepare a separate mount adapter.
※ Due to Mercari's specifications, I have to select something, so I have chosen Micro Four Thirds.

■ This is the early model of the Hexanon 50mm F1.7, which is difficult to obtain.
It has a short minimum focusing distance and half-stop aperture clicks.

I am selling this to organize my Konica Hexanon collection.
I have stored it in a dehumidified cabinet and handled it with care, but please understand that it is a no-claims, no-returns sale due to amateur inspection.
I have cleaned the lens and body to a minimum extent, but please refrain from bidding if you are a perfectionist.

★Lens Information★
[Manufacturer] Konica
[Product] HEXANON AR 50mm F1.7 Green AE
・Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.45m
・Lens Construction: 5 groups, 6 elements
・Number of Aperture Blades: 6
・Minimum Aperture: F16
・Filter Diameter: 55mm
[Mount] Konica AR Mount

[Product Condition]
■ Optics
Basically clear with no haze or fungus.
▲ When exposed to strong light, some slight dirt may be visible (see photo 5). However, it does not seem to affect the photos taken.

■ Body:
Slight scratches, but it is clean.

■ Helicoid:
No problems with the feel of turning or torque.

■ Aperture:
Moves smoothly, no particular problems.

■ Accessories
・None
I will include the following as a bonus.
・Rear cap ※ Self-made 3D printed cap because there was no cap

■ Trivia
This is a highly-rated standard lens from Konica.
Based on the engraving, it is believed to be a lens manufactured in October 1974.
You can enjoy the spherical aberration typical of old lenses at the maximum aperture, but it becomes sharp when you stop down one stop. I think it's a good lens.

I am selling this because I was able to obtain a lens in better condition.