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    Yashica DSB Zoom 70-180 mm f/ 4.5
    Yashica DSB Zoom 70-180 mm f/ 4.5

    Yashica DSB Zoom 70-180 mm f/ 4.5

    70–180mm · f/4.5

    Overview

    The Yashica DSB Zoom 70-180mm f/4.5 is a manual focus telephoto zoom for Contax/Yashica mounts. Optically, it offers decent sharpness in the center but suffers from softness at the edges, especially at longer focal lengths. Chromatic aberration and flare can be issues. Build quality is solid with a metal barrel and smooth zoom/focus rings, though it is heavy. It suits photographers who want an affordable vintage zoom for film or adapted mirrorless use, but modern alternatives offer better performance.