Yashinon 135 f2.8 going cheaply on ebay ..!!

[Ash]

Yashinon DX 135 f2.8 is going very cheaply on ebay just $20 with case and filter. Just need cleaning. If anyone is interested:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Yashica-Yashinon-DX-135mm-1-2-8-Lens-w-Case-Filter_W0QQitemZ220572787967QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera_Lenses?hash=item335b29a4ff#ht_744wt_939

[PaulC]

Nasty fungus infection there.

[aoleg]

This lens has a huge growth of fungus.

This Yashinon is quite an average 135mm at best; even the Yashica ML 135/2.8, which is a much better lens, is still considered to be a decent but not great 135mm. Single-coated. Comparable to third-party offerings such as Vivitar and Soligor, which can be bought for near that price in pristine condition (I sold my Vivitar 135/2.8 for $25 CAD, and it was pristine). I'd recommend to look elsewhere - or submit a low 'Best Offer' if you need it for parts (there are lots of tiny screws, springs etc. that can be used to repair other lenses).

[Ash]

I dont want it for myself. I just got a mint condition Jupiter 37a 135mm and itching to try it. Waiting for an adapter.