Yashica T AF focusing problem.
Mar 4, 2021 11:15:16 GMT
on Mar 4, 2021 11:15:16 GMT
Posted: Mar 4, 2021 11:15:16 GMT
Mar 4, 2021 6:45:30 GMT mike said:
It might help to identify what features are needed, since both Yashica and Contax bodies in C/Y mount have a somewhat targeted user type they were designed for. Identifying things like highest shutter speed, ASA range, direct drive motors vs thumb levers, programming/automation features vs manual, common AA/AAA or special battery types, electronic vs manual vs hybrid shutters, AE lock vs nothing, etcetera, will help with picking a body that can tick all the right boxes. If specific features are requirements, it will eliminate those bodies that don't have them.
One other mention of using MMG or MMJ lenses versus the earlier AE types... Yashica bodies won't need to use MM lenses for their built-in automation, but Contax bodies can't use any automation they offer without using MM lenses. There is a way to bypass that issue and 'hack' any of the automated bodies, but it's not always foolproof or trouble free. I'd still suggest MM over AE types for their coating advances, regardless of what Yashica or Contax body they're on.
Honestly I just want the Zeiss glass on a budget. I have a Minolta X-700 and AE1 that I know deliver great pictures, and I love to use the program mode on, but I just want to own a Zeiss glass.
So really I want something with a program mode. I narrowed it down to the Yashica FX3 and the Contax 167mt, as they are within my budget. As for the lens, ideally I want a 85mm down the line for portraits, as family portraits is what I’m going after. But I’ll be picking up the pancake 45mm for now.
I try and convince myself that I don’t need another SLR, but otherwise I feel I’ll keep throwing money away on auction sites buying DOA Zeiss glass point and shoots until I get one that works.