Konica F3.5
Aperture designation used across multiple Konica lenses, not a standalone product model.
Overview
"Konica F3.5" is not a specific camera or lens. It is an aperture designation used across several Konica products. It shows up in references to 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 on the Konica A4. These lenses were paired with various compact and autofocus cameras, including the Konica Big Mini BM-201 and the Konica A4. Nothing 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 says Konica's f/3.5 lenses are not fast enough for slow films in low light without flash. The built-in flash on that camera makes up for it well. A user on Facebook reported that their Konica f/3.5 lens produces lovely images, which points to good subjective image quality.
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