Vintage Lenses
    C/Y (contax/yashica)
    Prime
    Full frame

    Yashica ML 50mm f/2

    4.5
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.6
    Mechanical: 4.4
    Value: 4.5
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2-16
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica)
    Weight
    161g
    Yashica ML 50mm f/2 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 44 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 161 grams so convinient to carry.

    Yashica ML 50mm f/2 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 28 months of tracked sales — pay around the $33.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $33.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $42.00
    All-time low
    $7.00
    Latest sale
    $24.00

    Best deals

    75 of 145 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $33.00 fair value.

    • Sep 16, 2024$7.00$-26.00 / typical
    • Mar 9, 2025$7.00$-26.00 / typical
    • Mar 9, 2025$8.00$-25.00 / typical
    • Oct 14, 2024$10.00$-23.00 / typical
    • Jun 6, 2024$11.00$-22.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2-16
    Min Focus Distance0.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight161g
    Length44mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica)
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Quinn Martinez4.5/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Yashica ML 50mm f/2

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Yashica ML 50mm f/2?

    Yashica ML 50mm f/2 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2/16, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 161g.

    What mount is the Yashica ML 50mm f/2 compatible with?

    Yashica ML 50mm f/2 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Yashica ML 50mm f/2 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Yashica ML 50mm f/2 typically sells for around $7.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Yashica ML 50mm f/2 a good lens?

    Yashica ML 50mm f/2 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Yashica ML 50mm f/2?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 60mm f/2.8 C C/Y, Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 60mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 C/Y.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.5
    Optical4.6/5
    Mechanical4.4/5
    Value4.5/5
    Bokeh4.4/5
    Usability4.4/5
    Based on 8 reviewers

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