An unusual Cosina and Tomioka combination...
Feb 19, 2022 14:35:53 GMT
on Feb 19, 2022 14:35:53 GMT
Posted: Feb 19, 2022 14:35:53 GMT
Here is a strange kit: a Cosina SL with a Tomioka Auto Chinon 55mm f1.4 lens.
Tomioka Chinon 55 1.4 Cosina SL
None of the main reference sites for Cosina M42 cameras lists the SL. I suspect it may be an exclusive re-brand of the CSL, perhaps for a UK retailer.
The lens enjoys a strong link with Yashica, being a Tomioka-made Auto Chinon fast 55mm lens.
Both camera and lens are working superbly; it will be interesting to explore the IQ of the lens when compared with Yashica's DX and DS-M 50mm f1.4 glass.
Tomioka Chinon 55 1.4 Cosina SL
None of the main reference sites for Cosina M42 cameras lists the SL. I suspect it may be an exclusive re-brand of the CSL, perhaps for a UK retailer.
The lens enjoys a strong link with Yashica, being a Tomioka-made Auto Chinon fast 55mm lens.
Both camera and lens are working superbly; it will be interesting to explore the IQ of the lens when compared with Yashica's DX and DS-M 50mm f1.4 glass.