Provenance & certification
Yashica ML 135mm f2.8
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Condition assessed 25/1/2026
How we gradeInspector’s condition notes
Lens in good condition. Glass is perfect with no scratches. Focus and aperture run smoothly like new. Internal components are tight — no internal lens rattle. The exterior body shows use, with visible scratches and paint loss easily noticeable around the lens body.
How this lens renders
Compared with other lenses at the same 135mm f/2.8 focal length and specifications, this Yashica ML stands out with its Sonnar-style rendering, offering good contrast and accurate colors. It is especially well-suited for portrait and flower work. In terms of sharpness, wide open at f/2.8 the image is slightly soft but still very usable. Stop down to f/5.6 and the image becomes sharp from center to edges, with impressively low chromatic aberration. The bokeh creates smooth background blur, but in backlit conditions or high-contrast scenes you may notice more pronounced color fringing on the bokeh edges. To avoid this, the built-in lens hood does a good job of shading the front element. B&W tones tend to come out a bit flat, which will appeal to those who like to edit their files further. Overall, this is a telephoto option that delivers outstanding value, with beautiful image quality at a friendly price. Ideal for portrait enthusiasts looking for a quality vintage lens on a modest budget.
In the box
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Honest disclosure
Yashica ML 135mm f2.8
The Yashica ML 135mm f/2.8 is a Yashica-made Contax/Yashica-mount short telephoto from the ML multi-coated series (c.1975), praised for Sonnar-like rendering, excellent contrast, and pleasing bokeh at a modest price.
What this lens can do
Example photos of this lens model, gathered from around the web — not shots of this exact copy.
