I did a search but did not find the answer, though I remember sombody writing about this:

What SLR Hexar lenses were there - were they all a "downgraded formula" or were some of them relabelled older Hexanon style lens? Were some SLR Hexar lenses made by others than Konica?

Thanks

-- Anonymous, April 04, 2001

Answers

Hexar Lenses

Hi Tapani,

Don't I have something on this at The Blue Book? Well, if not, here is what I know:

Interesting Facts: • There were only 3 Hexar lenses ever made. The 28mm f3.5, 135mm f3.5 and the 200mm f4. Rumour has it that they were produced by Tamron. • Interestingly, the uncommon Hexar versions is harder to find than the common Hexanon versions

They made the lenses to be "cost" efficient. In 1977, the Hexar lenses were roughly 1/2 the price of Hexanon ones. Since Hexanon lenses were well priced, I don't think they sold a lot of Hexar's. I am sure with some research, you could take a look at photos of 28mm f3.5 lenses (and the other Hexars) and find out exactly who made them.

Mike

-- Anonymous, April 04, 2001