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    Yashica Auto Yashinon-DS 50 mm f/ 1.9
    Yashica Auto Yashinon-DS 50 mm f/ 1.9

    Yashica Auto Yashinon-DS 50 mm f/ 1.9

    50mm · f/1.9

    Overview

    The Yashica Auto Yashinon-DS 50mm f/1.9 is a manual focus lens with a nice feel and intuitive handling. Optically, it produces good results with Kodak Ektar 100, though some flare appears in many shots. Build quality is solid, pairing well with fully manual bodies like the Pentacon FM. It suits film photographers seeking an affordable, classic standard lens for M42 mount, but users should be aware of potential flare issues.