Konica 85mm F/1.8 Hexanon EE AR Mount Lens Review

The Konica 85mm f/1.8 Hexanon EE is a vintage manual-focus portrait lens designed for Konica AR mount film cameras. With its fast f/1.8 aperture, this classic optic offers shallow depth of field and decent low-light capability, characteristic of the Hexanon lineup's reputation for sharp rendering and pleasing bokeh. The 85mm focal length remains ideal for portraiture and selective framing, whether you're shooting film or adapting it to a mirrorless digital body.

This particular unit is sold used in bargain condition from KEH, which typically indicates visible wear but functional optics. At $223, it sits in the affordable range for vintage fast 85mm glass, though buyers should expect cosmetic blemishes and possible mechanical quirks that come with older manual lenses. Adapting to modern mirrorless cameras is straightforward with inexpensive AR-to-E or AR-to-RF adapters, though you'll lose autofocus and electronic aperture control. It's a niche option best suited for manual-focus enthusiasts or film shooters still working with Konica bodies.