Konica F3.5
Aperture designation used across multiple Konica lenses, not a standalone product model.
Overview
The term "Konica F3.5" does not refer to a specific camera or lens model but is instead an aperture designation used across several Konica products. It appears in references to lenses such as the Konica Hexanon AR AE 135mm f/3.5, the Konica Hexar AR 28mm f/3.5 AE, and a 35mm f/3.5 lens found on the Konica A4 camera. These lenses were paired with various compact and autofocus cameras, including the Konica Big Mini BM-201 and Konica A4. No evidence supports "F3.5" as an official product name.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Serial Number | #8229173 |
Reception
A review of the Konica Big Mini BM-201 notes that Konica's f/3.5 lenses are not fast enough for slow films in low light without flash, though the built-in flash in that camera compensates well. A user on Facebook reported that their Konica f/3.5 lens produces lovely images, indicating positive subjective image quality.
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