ML 200mm f4 C & the original ML 200mm f4
Oct 7, 2022 23:13:19 GMT
on Oct 7, 2022 23:13:19 GMT
Posted: Oct 7, 2022 23:13:19 GMT
A week ago, while cleaning up my inventory I noticed that while I could see plenty of the original versions of the ML 135 & 300mm lenses, all of my ML 200mm f4 models were the C type.
I could not believe that I was missing one and had not noticed. So here it is but I thought it might be worth reminding everyone just how radical a redesign was involved...
ML 200 C_ML 200
The move to compact lenses made sense as, ever since Olympus introduced the OM series, the consumer market (many professionals were less concerned) had shifted towards smaller and lighter cameras. In place of the superb but weighty FR series and FX-1/FX-2 came the FX-D. So Yashica introduced the ML 135, 200 & 300mm C versions and let stocks of the older, weightier and longer lenses run out. As you can see from the photo, the difference between the old and the new was significant; importantly, IQ was still very good.
The one thing that I have noticed in favour of the older design is the absence of chroma issues when used with digital cameras. Of course, chroma problems are easily resolved in post-production but it's nice not to have the worry if using the older glass.
I could not believe that I was missing one and had not noticed. So here it is but I thought it might be worth reminding everyone just how radical a redesign was involved...
ML 200 C_ML 200
The move to compact lenses made sense as, ever since Olympus introduced the OM series, the consumer market (many professionals were less concerned) had shifted towards smaller and lighter cameras. In place of the superb but weighty FR series and FX-1/FX-2 came the FX-D. So Yashica introduced the ML 135, 200 & 300mm C versions and let stocks of the older, weightier and longer lenses run out. As you can see from the photo, the difference between the old and the new was significant; importantly, IQ was still very good.
The one thing that I have noticed in favour of the older design is the absence of chroma issues when used with digital cameras. Of course, chroma problems are easily resolved in post-production but it's nice not to have the worry if using the older glass.
