Konishiroku Hexanon GRII · 260mm f/9

{"overview":"The Konica 260mm f\/9 Hexanon GRII is a long-focal-length Hexanon-branded lens from Konica's optical line-up, intended for specialist long-distance imaging rather than general photography. Its slow f\/9 maximum aperture and 260mm focal length point to a niche, technical application typical of Konica's GR-series industrial and reprographic optics.","market_narrative":"UK auction evidence for this lens is thin: a single hammer result of £62 at saleroom level in March 2023 is the only data point in the record, so any sense of what a 260mm f\/9 Hexanon GRII is worth today (2026) rests on that one sale. With just one wholesale auction price to anchor the value, the lens currently sells for roughly that figure at hammer, though a deeper sample would be needed before a meaningful range or median price could be quoted.","buying_guide":"Inspect the front and rear groups carefully for fungus, haze and cleaning marks, as slow long lenses often sit unused for years and accumulate internal contamination. Check the aperture blades for oil and confirm the iris snaps cleanly at f\/9, look for separation or coating scratches in the cemented groups, and turn the focus helicoid through its full travel to confirm it is smooth rather than stiff or sticky.","specs":"Documented specifications are limited to the headline figures: a 260mm focal length, an f\/9 maximum aperture, and Konica Hexanon GRII branding indicating its place within the GR-series Hexanon line.","faq":[{"q":"What is a Konica 260mm f\/9 Hexanon GRII worth at UK auction?","a":"On the only recorded UK auction sale, a copy achieved a hammer price of £62 in March 2023, so present value at saleroom level appears to be around that figure."},{"q":"How much does a Konica 260mm f\/9 Hexanon GRII sell for today?","a":"With just one verified hammer result of £62 in the sales history, the lens currently sells for roughly that price at auction, though the small sample means the true market price could vary."},{"q":"Is the Konica 260mm f\/9 Hexanon GRII a general-purpose photographic lens?","a":"No — the slow f\/9 aperture and long 260mm focal length indicate a specialist Hexanon GRII optic rather than a lens designed for everyday photography."},{"q":"What should I check before buying one?","a":"Prioritise glass condition (fungus, haze, separation, coating scratches), aperture cleanliness at f\/9, and smooth focus travel, as these are the typical failure modes on older Hexanon long lenses."}],"confidence":35,"reasoning":"Only one sales record and no SPECS or variant data are provided, so confidence is capped low per the rules."}