 They also released a
Leica thread mount lens in 35mm focal length (the UC Hexanon 35mm f2 in so-called L mount) that is said to be a design descendant of Hexar camera's 35mm f2 lens.Konica and Minolta merged to form Konica Minolta in 2003.In 2006 Sony acquired photographic assets from Konica Minolta, with the latter company withdrawing from all photography-related activity.