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LENS DESCRIPTION

YASHICA LENS ML 50mm 1:1.9 MADE IN JAPAN. The Yashica Lens ML 50mm 1:1.9 Made in Japan is a classic standard prime lens prized for its pleasing image rendering, reliable optical performance, and robust vintage build quality, making it an excellent choice for both film photography enthusiasts and mirrorless users looking for character-rich glass. This Yashica ML 50mm f/1.9 delivers sharp results in the center even wide open, with a gentle falloff toward the edges that gives images a natural, organic look, while stopping down produces crisp, well-balanced sharpness across the frame. The lens is especially admired for its smooth tonal transitions, pleasing contrast, and warm, natural color reproduction, which makes it ideal for portraits, street photography, and everyday shooting. Background blur is soft and unobtrusive, providing attractive subject separation without harsh edges, while highlights retain a classic vintage character that many photographers actively seek. Built in Japan during Yashica’s peak manufacturing era, the lens features solid all-metal construction, a compact yet durable barrel, and a silky-smooth manual focus ring that allows for precise and enjoyable focusing. The aperture ring clicks confidently into place, reflecting the dependable mechanical engineering that has allowed many examples to remain fully functional decades later. Whether mounted on a Contax Yashica (C/Y) film camera or adapted for use on modern digital mirrorless systems, the Yashica ML 50mm f/1.9 standard lens offers timeless optical character, dependable performance, and classic Japanese build quality, making it a great addition for collectors, shooters, and anyone seeking an affordable vintage lens with authentic rendering and lasting durability. 50mm f/1.9 C/Y Mount, Contax Mount, Yashica Mount, Yashica Bayonet Mount, Contax Bayonet Mount, Adapts to Fujifilm X-Series X Mount Mirrorless, Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless, Sony NEX Mirrorless, Mirrorless Fujifilm, Mirrorless Nikon, Mirrorless Sony, Mirrorless Olympus, Mirrorless Canon (adapters not included but are available in our store - let us know if you need help selecting the correct adapter) lens. Manual Focus. Manual and Auto (Auto on 35mm SLRs Only) Aperture.***PLEASE CHECK COMPATIBILITY TO YOUR SPECIFIC CAMERA MODEL PRIOR TO PURCHASE. THIS LENS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR CAMERA OR VIDEO SYSTEM. PLEASE CONFIRM PRIOR TO PURCHASE.


VINTAGE LENS DISCLAIMER

PLEASE CONSIDER THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING: These are genuine vintage lenses. As due to age, lens may have average dust trapped inside optics, cleaning marks on the optics surface, coating imperfections, surface imperfections, or other minor imperfections. Sold in "As Is" condition. No Returns due to low selling price.