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    Yashica DSB 28-80 mm f/ 3.8-4.8
    Yashica DSB 28-80 mm f/ 3.8-4.8

    Yashica DSB 28-80 mm f/ 3.8-4.8

    28–80mm · f/3.8–4.8

    Overview

    The Yashica DSB 28-80mm f/3.8-4.8 is a manual focus zoom for 35mm SLRs with a C/Y mount. It offers a versatile range and is rated highly for optical quality (4.67/5) and mechanical quality (4.33/5) on allphotolenses.com. Weaknesses include a relatively close minimum focus of 0.6m and a modest maximum aperture. It suits photographers seeking a compact, affordable standard zoom for film or adapted digital use, though it lacks modern features like stabilization.