Yashica Auto Yashinon 5.5cm f/1.8 M42 Mount Lens

Yashica Auto Yashinon 5.5cm f/1.8 M42 Mount Lens – Budget-Friendly Prime for Spotmatic & More

The Yashica Auto Yashinon 5.5cm f/1.8 is a classic M42 screw-mount lens that’s a great option for anyone looking to build out a budget-friendly film kit—especially students using cameras like the Pentax Spotmatic or any M42-mount 35mm SLR. With a focal length of 55mm, it’s very close to the 50mm lenses typically recommended for photography classes, and the fast f/1.8 aperture gives you solid low-light performance and shallow depth of field for portraits or artistic shots.

Condition:
Good
This lens is in good condition overall. It has some internal dust and light haze, common for lenses of this age. These flaws may cause a small loss of contrast in strong backlight but won’t significantly impact performance in everyday use. The glass is free from fungus or scratches, and focus and aperture operation are smooth.
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Why You Want This Lens:
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly prime lens for film photography—especially for use in a photography class—this is a solid pick. It delivers the classic manual focus experience, excellent optical quality for the price, and is compatible with a wide range of vintage cameras via the M42 screw mount. It’s a particularly good match for any student shooting with a Spotmatic, Chinon, Praktica, or similar body.
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Shipping & Terms:
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