C/Y fit Yashica 135mm f/2.8 DSB
Condition & contents
| Grading | Lens optics are clear from major dust, haze and fungus. Cosmetically excellent. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Lens |
At a glance: Yashica 135mm f/2.8 DSB (C/Y fit) - consumer-tier Contax/Yashica short-telephoto prime.
About this lens
The Yashica 135mm f/2.8 DSB in C/Y (Contax/Yashica) fit is Yashica's consumer-tier short-telephoto prime - 135mm, f/2.8, manual focus, Contax/Yashica bayonet mount. A more affordable alternative to Zeiss C/Y lenses from the same era.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Manual focus only |
|---|---|
| Minimum focus distance | 1.5m |
| Filter thread | 55mm |
| Weight | Approx. 400g |
| Construction | All-metal |
Works with
- Contax C/Y-mount film bodies (Contax RTS, 137 MA, 139 Quartz, 167 MT, Aria, etc.)
- Yashica FX-series C/Y-mount film bodies
- Modern mirrorless via C/Y-to-[system] adapter
Best for
A consumer-tier Yashica C/Y-mount telephoto prime - DSB designated Yashica's consumer line (below Yashica ML or Zeiss C/Y). 135mm f/2.8 is a classic short-telephoto portrait focal length. Fits Contax and Yashica C/Y-mount film SLRs, and adapts to modern mirrorless via C/Y adapters.
Frequently asked questions
How does this compare to Zeiss C/Y 135mm f/2.8?
Zeiss C/Y Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 is optically superior - characterful Zeiss rendering, generally sharper. Yashica DSB is the affordable alternative - similar basic spec but the Zeiss has the optical magic. If budget allows, Zeiss; otherwise Yashica DSB is adequate.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 135mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime, Telephoto |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Lens Mount | Contax/Yashica Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Yashica |