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    Yashica Yashinon DS-M 28 mm f/ 2.8
    Yashica Yashinon DS-M 28 mm f/ 2.8

    Yashica Yashinon DS-M 28 mm f/ 2.8

    28mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Yashica Yashinon DS-M 28mm f/2.8 is praised for its tack-sharp center at f/2.8 and low distortion, but corners fall off steeply until f/5.6. Bokeh is described as a little harsh. Build quality is solid with smooth focus dampening and soft aperture clicks. It handles well on full-frame and sub-frame cameras, making it a great street lens. However, it flares when pointed into light, though side lighting is manageable without a hood. Color rendition is neutral with good shadow detail and controlled highlight blowout. It suits photographers prioritizing sharpness and neutral rendering over smooth bokeh.