Overview

The Yashica ML Macro 100mm f/3.5 is a manual-focus macro lens from the Contax/Yashica era, praised for sharpness at f/5.6–f/8, smooth bokeh, and gentle vintage contrast. It offers 1:2 native magnification, expandable to 1:1 with an original macro tube. Build is metal with a rubberized focus ring and clickable aperture. Weaknesses include potential fungus, haze, or stiff focus on used copies. It adapts well to mirrorless and suits photographers seeking a compact, affordable vintage macro with pleasing rendering.