Provenance & certification
Yashica ML 50mm f1.7
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Condition assessed 20/1/2026
How we gradeInspector’s condition notes
Lens is in like-new condition. The Optical is pristine with no scratches. Focus and aperture glide smoothly like a brand-new lens. Internal components are tight with no rattling or movement inside. The exterior body looks like new, but there are a few small areas of paint loss or light scratches — 2 or 3 spots — along the edges of the lens barrel or near the focus ring and aperture ring (you have to look closely to notice them).
How this lens renders
Compared to the Yashica ML 50mm 50mm f/1.7 of the same specs, this one is the most worthwhile option. Made by Kyocera, it offers build quality at a level many consider a close cousin of the Zeiss Planar. Wide open at f/1.7, the center is sharp from f/2 onward, climbing to a "Zeiss-sharp" tier once you stop down to f/5.6. Contrast is excellent across the full frame — very close to the Planar. The color rendition is accurate and natural, easy to grade in post. Bokeh wide open is soft and creamy, melting the background smoothly. Round, attractive light points become more defined past f/5.6. Flare will be sharp and pronounced when shooting straight into the sun. If you'd rather avoid it, composing slightly off the light source makes it nearly disappear. Perfect for anyone looking for a 50mm manual focus lens with razor-sharp rendering and beautiful color in a genuinely accessible budget. Well worth shooting with and collecting.
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Honest disclosure
Yashica ML 50mm f1.7
The Yashica ML 50mm f/1.7 is a standard prime for the Contax/Yashica mount, introduced around 1975, built largely by Kyocera to a high standard and prized as a budget alternative to the Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7.
What this lens can do
Example photos of this lens model, gathered from around the web — not shots of this exact copy.