First images Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8

[caspert79]

Received this lens yesterday and I actually really like it. Focusing is very smooth and the lens itself is quite compact. Also, the colors are very vivid and good contrast.

First image at f/2.8 (click twice for full size), ISO 800 to prevent blur:
YashicaML55mmf28macro_4 by devoscasper, on Flickr

100% crop:
YashicaML55mmf28macro_4CROP100% by devoscasper, on Flickr

Real good sharpness!

Also, wide open (click twice for full size), ISO 800:
YashicaML55mmf28macro_3 by devoscasper, on Flickr

This one is at f5.6, I believe. ISO 800 (click twice for full size):
YashicaML55mmf28macro_1 by devoscasper, on Flickr

At f/4 (click twice for full size):
YashicaML55mmf28macro by devoscasper, on Flickr

Very sharp and contrasty. I didn't try out the lens at infinity yet, but I don't expect the same performance.

[invisible]

Very nice samples, the lens looks pretty sharp indeed. The bokeh is beautiful too.

[vivaldibow]

Very nice. Quite sharp. I haven't used mine too much.
The 100mm macro is on my list.

[monkjason]

Great one.

[caspert79]

[caspert79]

First image on a tripod, ISO 100. Magnification about 1:3 (click a few times for full size):

YashiML5528macro37 by devoscasper, on Flickr

[caspert79]

Some first holiday images with this lens, all hand held.

YashML5528macro70 by devoscasper, on Flickr

YashML5528macro61 by devoscasper, on Flickr

I like the rendering of this lens:

YashML5528macro69 by devoscasper, on Flickr

Quite a 'character lens' under certain conditions.

YashML5528macro66 by devoscasper, on Flickr