YASHICA AUTO YASHINON DS-M 50mm F1.7 [Excellent Condition]

YASHICA AUTO YASHINON DS-M 50mm F1.7 《Made by Tomioka Optical》

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**Product Features:**
It is said to have descriptive capabilities reminiscent of the "CONTAX Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm F1.7 (C/Y)". Although its market evaluation is low, it is a hidden gem.
Yashinon lenses often have mono-coating, but this lens is one of the few multi-coated models, resulting in high contrast and vivid color reproduction.

Note: The aperture will not move unless the aperture linkage pin is pressed. Please be aware of this when using a mount adapter for shooting.

**Specifications:**
・Mount: M42 mount
(Not αE mount.)
・Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m
・Lens configuration: 5 groups, 6 elements
・Number of aperture blades: 6
・Minimum aperture value: F16
・Filter diameter: 52mm

**Serial Number:** 20011307

**Included Accessories:**
・Front cap (generic)
・Rear cap (generic)
・Protective filter Kenko MC SKYLIGHT [1B]
*Please consider this as a bonus.*

**Condition:**
・Appearance
There are small scratches, scuffs, and faded lettering, but it is clean for its age.

・Lens
There is no mold or clouding. When exposed to strong light, there are minor wiping marks that do not affect shooting, but the lens clarity is good.
There is some dust and debris inside the lens due to use.
*The evaluation is subjective. Please understand that this is a used item.*

**Sample Images:**
Except for image 20, all were taken at the maximum aperture (using EOS R).

**Operation:**
・Aperture ring: Normal
・Aperture blades: Normal
・Focusing ring: Normal

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Focal length...19-70mm

Maximum aperture...1.5-2

Other features...With front lens cap, with rear lens cap, old lens