Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8
4.6
(1 reviews)Optical: 4.7
Mechanical: 4.7
Value: 4.3
Focal Length
55mm
Aperture
f/2.8-22
Mount
C/Y (contax/yashica)
Weight
305g
Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
Weights 305 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 56 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (44)
- Apr 15, 2026$8.00
- Jul 31, 2025$12.00
- Jun 30, 2025$11.00
- Jun 11, 2025$74.00
- Jun 11, 2025$76.00
- Apr 29, 2025$72.00
- Apr 29, 2025$75.00
- Apr 29, 2025$76.00
- Apr 25, 2025$250.00
- Apr 25, 2025$234.00
- Apr 25, 2025$245.00
- Mar 27, 2025$48.00
- Mar 27, 2025$46.00
- Mar 27, 2025$47.00
- Mar 26, 2025$34.00
- Mar 26, 2025$35.00
- Mar 26, 2025$36.00
- Feb 8, 2025$25.00
- Feb 8, 2025$27.00
- Feb 5, 2025$83.00
- Feb 5, 2025$76.00
- Feb 5, 2025$78.00
- Feb 5, 2025$79.00
- Jan 23, 2025$74.00
- Jan 23, 2025$68.00
- Jan 23, 2025$70.00
- Jan 12, 2025$32.00
- Jan 12, 2025$31.00
- Jan 1, 2025$102.00
- Jan 1, 2025$108.00
- Jan 1, 2025$101.00
- Jan 1, 2025$110.00
- Dec 12, 2024$124.00
- Dec 12, 2024$117.00
- Dec 12, 2024$126.00
- Jul 31, 2024$61.00
- Jul 31, 2024$62.00
- Jun 17, 2024$49.00
- Jun 17, 2024$50.00
- Jun 6, 2024$31.00
- Jun 2, 2024$125.00
- May 28, 2024$60.00
- May 15, 2024$120.00
- May 11, 2024$90.00
Auctions (46)
- Aug 15, 2026High: $300.00 / Low: $149.90
- Jun 18, 2026High: $165.00 / Low: $108.91
- Jun 11, 2026High: $300.00 / Low: $109.92
- Jun 3, 2026High: $165.00 / Low: $165.00
- May 19, 2026High: $165.00 / Low: $165.00
- May 11, 2026High: $300.00 / Low: $299.99
- Apr 23, 2026High: $99.00 / Low: $99.00
- Apr 8, 2026High: $23.00 / Low: $23.00
- Apr 1, 2026High: $265.00 / Low: $188.00
- Mar 25, 2026High: $99.00 / Low: $99.00
- Mar 18, 2026High: $179.99 / Low: $165.00
- Mar 10, 2026High: $300.00 / Low: $299.99
- Mar 3, 2026High: $265.00 / Low: $208.65
- Feb 23, 2026High: $99.00 / Low: $99.00
- Feb 15, 2026High: $300.00 / Low: $165.00
- Jan 31, 2026High: $208.65 / Low: $188.00
- Jan 15, 2026High: $300.00 / Low: $165.00
- Jan 8, 2026High: $179.99 / Low: $179.99
- Dec 31, 2025High: $208.65 / Low: $188.00
- Dec 14, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $99.99
- Dec 4, 2025High: $265.00 / Low: $199.99
- Nov 27, 2025High: $197.00 / Low: $188.00
- Nov 20, 2025High: $335.00 / Low: $335.00
- Nov 10, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $299.99
- Nov 3, 2025High: $265.00 / Low: $199.99
- Oct 26, 2025High: $335.00 / Low: $335.00
- Oct 11, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $99.99
- Oct 4, 2025High: $265.00 / Low: $199.99
- Sep 27, 2025High: $335.00 / Low: $188.00
- Sep 10, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $299.99
- Sep 3, 2025High: $265.00 / Low: $265.00
- Aug 27, 2025High: $188.00 / Low: $188.00
- Aug 3, 2025High: $265.00 / Low: $11.50
- Jul 2, 2025High: $300.31 / Low: $11.50
- Jun 9, 2025High: $251.99 / Low: $35.00
- May 14, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $35.00
- Apr 21, 2025High: $398.00 / Low: $24.99
- Mar 30, 2025High: $287.74 / Low: $24.99
- Mar 6, 2025High: $265.00 / Low: $24.99
- Feb 11, 2025High: $114.99 / Low: $24.99
- Jan 16, 2025High: $284.64 / Low: $28.77
- Dec 30, 2024High: $281.16 / Low: $114.99
- Dec 20, 2024High: $291.74 / Low: $114.99
- Nov 30, 2024High: $281.16 / Low: $114.99
- Sep 14, 2024High: $61.95 / Low: $35.00
- Aug 3, 2024High: $265.00 / Low: $148.65
What is the Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8?
Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 305g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length55mm
Aperturef/2.8-22
Min Focus Distance0.25m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight305g
Length56mm
Filter Thread52mm
MountC/Y (contax/yashica)
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Kaede Okada4.6/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8?
Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 305g.
What mount is the Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 compatible with?
Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $8.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 a good lens?
Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Yashica ML 55mm f/2.8?
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.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€218.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.6
Optical4.7/5
Mechanical4.7/5
Value4.3/5
Bokeh4.3/5
Usability5.0/5
Based on 3 reviewers