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on Jun 25, 2022 10:45:39 GMT
Posted: Jun 25, 2022 10:45:39 GMT
In October 2021 I created a thread talking about the ML 70-210mm f4.5 being an under-appreciated lens. In the course of it, I mentioned there were just two other options covering the approximate focal range: The amazing 70-210 f4 and the 80-200 f4 (it was only concerning the ML range which is why the DSB 70-210 was not mentioned, nor the AF 70-210). However, there was another ML zoom that should have been included: the ML 70-210mm f4.5-5.6 Macro lens. ML 70-210 f4.5-5.6 Macroit is not very common and was manufactured towards the end of Yashica's existence. It is Yashica in name only; it is undoubtedly Cosina's 70-210 f4.5-5.6 Macro lens wrapped in Yashica styling and its serial number reinforces this conclusion. It is not going to set the heart a-flutter as I would express its overall performance as being adequate; its macro capability is a saving grace. I've not seen one for sale here in the UK but they must be out there somewhere; for what little it may be worth, my recommendation would be to spend your hard-earned money on an alternative. For your interest, I have shown the 3 ML zooms together in the image below: ML 70-210s
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on Jul 8, 2022 12:22:34 GMT
Last Edit: Jul 8, 2022 12:26:06 GMT by xkaes
A couple of things. There appear to be a few of these on EBAY US right now. Two of them are YASHICA -- but they are not the lens that you show, and it is not on the DRAFT LENS LIST at the top of this thread. Here are the links:
The other point is that apparently this lens also showed up under the VIVITAR label -- no big surprise there -- but it might be hidden under other names, besides COSINA.
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on Jul 8, 2022 20:14:26 GMT
Posted: Jul 8, 2022 20:14:26 GMT
A couple of things. There appear to be a few of these on EBAY US right now. Two of them are YASHICA -- but they are not the lens that you show, and it is not on the DRAFT LENS LIST at the top of this thread. Here are the links:
The other point is that apparently this lens also showed up under the VIVITAR label -- no big surprise there -- but it might be hidden under other names, besides COSINA.
Hi - many thanks for the links. They've been added to the draft list although I have no information on the optical formula. The MC lenses appear to be coincident with the MP series of cameras, hence the green designation on the smallest f-stop (not-indicating a C/Y MM lens), and seem to have two manufacturers, at least for the MC 35-70. Like the 70-210 non-macro lens you have kindly identified and the MC 75-200, they have the serial numbers on the bezel and start 'A' followed by 5 digits but with the 35-70 there are also lenses numbered 'C' followed by 6 digits.
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