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Yashica ML 50mm f/2
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 1:31 pm    Post subject: Yashica ML 50mm f/2 Reply with quote
This is one of several pancake lenses I bought to use on the Sony a7, due to its small size and reasonably fast max aperture.

It's not the best 50mm out there but puts up a very good fight as a pancake! I ended up selling the a7 as I couldn't get on with it, and am now selling off a whole host of lenses to free up room for a second baby nursery Shocked So for now, I'm testing and selling a lot of my lesser used lenses. Here's a few snaps with the 50/2 mounted on my Canon EOS 6D:

The lens itself:



Shots at f/2.8 I think:







What a difference golden hour makes!


PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice shots! Happy times.


PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What a happy baby! Love the photo on the swing.


PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I had this lens a while back and enjoyed it, getting similar results to you, I sold it on when I found a cheap ML 50mm f1.4. Solid performer Smile


PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pic no.2
look at that swirl!
Bokeh.
love it.


PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lovely family shots Smile

I have a [slightly damaged] f/2 from my film days & then a f/1.9 & now an early f/1.4

It's obviously not the best but the f/2 is a nice sharp lens imo.


PostPosted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Some images from this little gem of a lens.
All at f2 except the one that isn't - you'll know it when you see it.
OH


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have this lens as well. One of the first manual lenses I purchased as it had a great reputation for quality at a low price point. Used it for a while then moved on. Must get it out for a spin. My recent endeavors have revolved around quality glass that the A7ii allows at lower prices. Konica, Minolta and Canon FD.


PostPosted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pic no.2 is fantastic!


PostPosted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks fellas.
Amazing little lens.
It reminds me a bit of the XR - Rikenon (Sears) 2/50
OH

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like Yashinons, ever since I tried my first one, a DS 50-f/2. It was very satisfying to shoot with, and yielded many good results.
f/2 are often passed over for bigger/faster glass, but they can be excellent.

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ML is said to be their best line, #2 and #3 look great and showcases the abilities of this lens. I like how small it is, notably smaller than my DS.

[Oldhand]
Great additional samples from this neat little lens!


PostPosted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 3:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks WNG555

Here are a couple from this afternoon.
Changed to mono in LR5 with contrast adjustments.
Also, I am loving the drag and drop image placement - thanks Attila
OH


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 3:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Whoo Turtle


PostPosted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The old Yashica ML 50/2 is good, but i do prefer the 50/1.7 - better haptics, a bit bigger as the 50/2 "Pancake", and into optical terms way close 95% to the 50/1.7 C/Y Zeiss Planar, which i do also own. Smile The 50/1.4 ML isn't as sharp as the 50/1.7 ML. -have both-

@Oldhand

#4 i like best from your series, well done.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
doomed-forever wrote:
The old Yashica ML 50/2 is good, but i do prefer the 50/1.7 - better haptics, a bit bigger as the 50/2 "Pancake", and into optical terms way close 95% to the 50/1.7 C/Y Zeiss Planar, which i do also own. Smile The 50/1.4 ML isn't as sharp as the 50/1.7 ML. -have both-

@Oldhand

#4 i like best from your series, well done.


I replied to this thread back in February but since then [March] I went A7 & have continued with MF lenses. I sold my mentioned ML50/1.4 as it wasn't too sharp wide open & bought a ML50/1.7 which ended up with fungus. I got a refund on that one & told to keep the lens & a month later I picked up another 1.7 with a loose rubber grip. Bought that, stripped them both & made one good lens out of two & sold the loose grip/fungus one on Smile


PostPosted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The 50 / 1.7 is a great lens, let down by one thing. It isn't 'exceptional'. It's hard to find fault wit it, I love mine, but rarely use it; and that's only because there is little to make it stand out from all the other great lenses. Which is a great shame.


PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 1:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nothing special here except that the native dahlias are flowering and they fade quickly so some images are in order.
The little Yashica ML 2/50 was on the camera so that is what I used.
One of the great little compact lenses in my opinion.
Tom

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Wide open at f2
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