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    Yashica ML Zoom 100-300 mm f/ 5.6
    Yashica ML Zoom 100-300 mm f/ 5.6

    Yashica ML Zoom 100-300 mm f/ 5.6

    100–300mm · f/5.6

    Overview

    The Yashica ML Zoom 100-300 mm f/5.6 is a telephoto zoom for Contax/Yashica SLRs, praised for all-metal build and no zoom creep. It is slightly lighter than the Zeiss 100-300 but still heavy; f/5.6 is slow for 100-200mm. Optically, it is almost as sharp as the Zeiss, with good control of chromatic aberration even on digital. It suits photographers seeking a solid, affordable vintage zoom for landscape or travel, though its weight and slow aperture may limit low-light use.