Yashica 24mm F/2.8 ML C/Y Mount Lens Review

The Yashica 24mm F/2.8 ML is a manual-focus wide-angle lens originally designed for Contax/Yashica C/Y mount cameras. At 24mm, it offers a classic wide field of view useful for landscapes, architecture, and environmental portraiture. The f/2.8 maximum aperture is modest by today's standards but typical for wide-angle primes of its era. This is a used copy available through KEH in excellent-plus condition, suggesting minimal cosmetic and functional wear. The C/Y mount means you can adapt it to modern mirrorless systems from Sony, Fuji, Canon, and Nikon with the appropriate adapter, making it a budget-friendly option for shooters interested in vintage glass. The 62mm filter thread is a common size, and build quality on these Yashica ML lenses is generally solid all-metal construction. At around 190 dollars from a reputable used dealer, it sits in the affordable tier for manual wide-angles, though pricing can vary based on condition and market availability.