C/Y (contax/yashica)Canon FDContax/YashicaFDnKonica ARM42Minolta MCMinolta MDNikon DXNikon FXOlympus OMPentax K
Wide angle
Full frame
Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2
4.2
(2 reviews)Optical: 4.2
Mechanical: 4.3
Value: 7.0
Focal Length
18mm
Aperture
f/3.2-22
Mount
C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
Weight
365g
Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 is a manual focus wide angle 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. Average brightness in this leaguePhysical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 365 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 75 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (23)
- Aug 3, 2025$257.00
- Jul 30, 2025$117.00
- Jul 9, 2025$26.00
- May 21, 2025$39.00
- Apr 20, 2025$56.00
- Apr 20, 2025$57.00
- Apr 20, 2025$59.00
- Mar 17, 2025$42.00
- Mar 17, 2025$44.00
- Jan 27, 2025$35.00
- Jan 27, 2025$37.00
- Oct 4, 2024$201.00
- Oct 4, 2024$202.00
- Oct 4, 2024$203.00
- Oct 4, 2024$205.00
- Oct 4, 2024$213.00
- Oct 4, 2024$216.00
- Sep 11, 2024$19.00
- Sep 11, 2024$20.00
- Sep 11, 2024$21.00
- Feb 12, 2024$50.00
- Jan 18, 2024$45.00
- Oct 1, 2020$119.00
Auctions (46)
- Oct 31, 2025High: $125.00 / Low: $125.00
- Sep 29, 2025High: $125.00 / Low: $125.00
- Sep 6, 2025High: $199.99 / Low: $199.99
- Aug 29, 2025High: $75.00 / Low: $75.00
- Aug 8, 2025High: $275.00 / Low: $28.04
- Jul 9, 2025High: $199.99 / Low: $59.99
- Jun 16, 2025High: $59.99 / Low: $59.99
- May 25, 2025High: $59.99 / Low: $43.00
- May 3, 2025High: $90.00 / Low: $43.00
- Apr 10, 2025High: $199.99 / Low: $35.00
- Mar 16, 2025High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
- Feb 20, 2025High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
- Jan 28, 2025High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
- Jan 6, 2025High: $199.99 / Low: $199.99
- Dec 27, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Dec 18, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Dec 6, 2024High: $199.99 / Low: $19.99
- Nov 8, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $19.99
- Nov 1, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $19.99
- Oct 25, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $19.99
- Oct 18, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $19.99
- Oct 11, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $19.99
- Oct 3, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Sep 26, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Sep 19, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $19.99
- Sep 12, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
- Aug 2, 2024High: $197.97 / Low: $197.97
- May 17, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Mar 22, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Feb 16, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Feb 9, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Feb 2, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Jan 26, 2024High: $199.00 / Low: $199.00
- Aug 4, 2023High: $94.95 / Low: $94.95
- Jul 7, 2023High: $99.95 / Low: $99.95
- Jun 23, 2023High: $103.27 / Low: $103.27
- Jun 16, 2023High: $103.27 / Low: $103.27
- Jun 9, 2023High: $121.49 / Low: $121.49
- May 26, 2023High: $150.00 / Low: $121.49
- May 19, 2023High: $150.00 / Low: $134.99
- May 12, 2023High: $150.00 / Low: $134.99
- May 5, 2023High: $150.00 / Low: $134.99
- Apr 21, 2023High: $134.99 / Low: $134.99
- Apr 14, 2023High: $134.99 / Low: $134.99
- Apr 7, 2023High: $134.99 / Low: $134.99
- Mar 31, 2023High: $134.99 / Low: $134.99
What is the Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2?
Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 is a camera lens with 18mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.2/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 365g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length18mm
Aperturef/3.2-22
Min Focus Distance0.15m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight365g
Length75mm
Filter Thread72mm
MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Alex White4.2/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2
Alex White4.2/5
Reviewer did not give any comments for Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2?
Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 is a camera lens with 18mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.2/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 365g.
What mount is the Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 compatible with?
Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 typically sells for around $19.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 a good lens?
Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2 has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 2 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Spiratone YS 18mm f/3.2?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Distagon-F Fisheye T 16mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Distagon T 15mm f/2.8.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€125.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.2
Optical4.2/5
Mechanical4.3/5
Value7.0/5
Bokeh7.0/5
Usability4.2/5
Based on 6 reviewers