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    Yashica Yashinon-DS 50 mm f/ 1.7
    Yashica Yashinon-DS 50 mm f/ 1.7

    Yashica Yashinon-DS 50 mm f/ 1.7

    50mm · f/1.7

    Overview

    The Yashica Yashinon-DS 50mm f/1.7 is a standard prime lens with good sharpness when stopped down, but wide open it shows softness and chromatic aberration. Build quality is typical of its era—all-metal with smooth focusing, though the aperture ring can be stiff. It suits photographers seeking a vintage look or a budget normal lens for manual-focus systems, but those needing edge-to-edge sharpness at f/1.7 may be disappointed.