Auto YASHINON-DS 50mm 1:1.9

Focal length: 50mm
Mount: M42
Aperture: F 1.9 - F 16
Min focus distance: 0.50m
Length (from flange): 39/46mm
[+ 27mm for the adapter], rear element protrudes 8mm
Diameter: 67mm
Weight: 180gr.

Some pictures:


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A7 and the lens.

Sample pictures: You may click on the sample image (except closest focus) for full resolution. The full resolution image opens in a new window, so you can keep it open for comparison. Focus is on the satellite dish to the right of the big solar panel near the center of the photo.

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F 1.9.

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F 8.

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F 16.

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Closest focus  is 40cm from the outermost edge of the lens, F 8. Focus on the program wheel of the camera.

This lens was "the" standard lens sold with Yashica SLR cameras. It can be found for low prices, it's very decent. Wide open it's fine for F 1.9, there is a hint of shaded upper edges, but it's perfectly usable. Stopped down it's sharp. The lens has some close focussing capablities. It is relatively small and lightweight, particularly for a F 1.9 lens. A nice lens which offers one usable stop more than a standard lens.

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