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    Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4

    4.4
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    55mm
    Aperture
    f/4-22
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica)
    Weight
    305g
    Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Has 5 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 league

    Physical characteristics

    55 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 305 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4 purchase historyTrending up +8.8%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 8.8% per month across 14 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $108.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $244.00
    All-time low
    $10.00
    Latest sale
    $66.00

    Best deals

    39 of 77 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $108.00 fair value.

    • Jun 11, 2025$10.00$-98.00 / typical
    • May 17, 2025$11.00$-97.00 / typical
    • May 17, 2025$12.00$-96.00 / typical
    • Aug 2, 2024$21.00$-87.00 / typical
    • Nov 12, 2024$21.00$-87.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length55mm
    Aperturef/4-22
    Min Focus Distance0.25m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight305g
    Length55mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica)
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Riley Williams4.4/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4?

    Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4 is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 305g.

    What mount is the Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4 compatible with?

    Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4 typically sells for around $10.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4 a good lens?

    Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4 has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Yashica ML Macro 55mm f/4?

    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
    4.4
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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