Yashica Yashinon DS-M 50mm f/1.7

The Yashica Yashinon DS-M 50mm f/1.7 camera glass is a manual focus photographic lens that has six lens elements. The lens coating helps to reduce flare and ghosting. It was manufactured a long time ago, but it still produces good image quality. The aperture can be adjusted from f/1.7 to f/16, which allows for a wide range of depth of field. The build quality of this glass is good and it is sturdy. The resolution is sharp and clear, making it a good choice for portrait photography. The bokeh is smooth and creamy, which makes the subject pop. There are alternative lenses available, but this lens is a good option for those who prefer manual focus.

Optical design

Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

48 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 250 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.