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    Chinon 55 mm f/ 1.4 Multi-Coated
    Chinon 55 mm f/ 1.4 Multi-Coated

    Chinon 55 mm f/ 1.4 Multi-Coated

    55mm · f/1.4

    Overview

    The Chinon 55mm f/1.4 Multi-Coated is a solidly built vintage lens with a long focus throw and distinct aperture clicks. Optically, it performs well wide open with less ghosting than some competitors, but sharpness improves significantly when stopped down, with good control of chromatic aberration. However, it can exhibit flare and requires careful focusing at f/1.4; colors may appear muted straight out of camera. It suits portrait, street, and low-light photography, but not landscapes.