{"product_id":"yashica-auto-yashinon-5-5cm-f-2-m42-lens-vintage-prime","title":"Yashica Auto Yashinon 5.5cm f\/2 M42 Lens – Very Good Condition – Vintage Prime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yashica Auto Yashinon 5.5cm f\/2 is a classic early‑1960s prime lens designed for the M42 screw‑mount system. Known for its solid metal construction, smooth focusing action and distinctive rendering, it offers a slightly longer‑than‑standard field of view with a natural perspective. The optical design produces a pleasing vintage character with gentle contrast and a smooth fall‑off, making it well suited to portraiture, street photography and adapted use on modern mirrorless cameras. Its build quality and tactile feel reflect Yashica’s early precision engineering before the later Tomioka‑influenced designs became widespread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lens shows light cosmetic wear consistent with careful use. The optics are clean with no fungus, haze or separation. The aperture blades are clean and operate crisply at all settings. Focusing is smooth and even throughout the range. The M42 mount is clean and fits securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYashica Auto Yashinon 5.5cm f\/2 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early Auto Yashinon is appreciated for its distinctive 5.5cm focal length and its classic rendering style, which differs from later Yashica and Tomioka‑branded lenses. The build quality is robust, with a smooth focusing mechanism and a characteristic vintage look that appeals to collectors and photographers seeking a period‑correct aesthetic. Its M42 mount ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of film bodies and modern digital systems via adapters, making it a versatile and collectible example of Yashica’s early lens production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5cm standard‑angle prime with natural perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/2 maximum aperture for low‑light shooting and shallow depth of field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Yashica optical design with vintage rendering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth manual‑focus mechanism with solid metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 screw mount adaptable to many mirrorless systems (adapter required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEO Optimised Keywords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYashica Auto Yashinon 5.5cm, Yashinon 5.5cm f2, Yashica M42 lens, vintage Yashica prime, M42 screw mount lens, classic Yashica optics, Yashinon f\/2 lens, Yashica 55mm vintage lens, adapted M42 lens, collectible Yashica lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yashica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52706304328022,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP1292_1966924a-de66-4916-a36c-f433871f5577.jpg?v=1772126933","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/yashica-auto-yashinon-5-5cm-f-2-m42-lens-vintage-prime","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}