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on Jul 3, 2024 17:47:04 GMT
Posted: Jul 3, 2024 17:47:04 GMT
The gateway lens to vintage lenses the Helios 44 was acquired. It had stiff focusing so I returned it.
As I’d just gotten an m42-> EF adapter I wanted to have a vintage lens to shoot with.
I tested some lenses the shop had in stock and I chose a the Auto-Yashinon 5.5cm f1.8. I fell in love with it instantly.
I’ve since acquired a few other lenses but there’s something about Yashica that I love.
My lens isn’t in the best condition it’s got a dent so a filter can’t be threaded. But in order to protect its glass I need advice on which lens cap diameter to get.
But I’m also curious how the lens cap that came with this lens looked is it metal silver or black?
Not sure if there’s variations but mine is polished aluminum.
If possible I might try to find an original branded lens cap if possible but I mainly want to protect it when I’m out and about taking photos!
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on Jul 4, 2024 10:39:48 GMT
Posted: Jul 4, 2024 10:39:48 GMT
Welcome to the Forum sethp As you have discovered, the 5.5cm f1.8 Auto Yashinon is a very fine lens. I don't know which version you have; the original chrome type with the A/M switch or the later black version which no longer has that switch. The good news is that both versions of the lens use a 54mm lens cap. My chrome version came with a J-5 camera and sports a bare metal aluminium cap with the Yashica name pressed into it. My later lens has a black Yashica plastic cap, though whether it is original to the lens I can't confirm as I bought it second-hand. |
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on Jul 6, 2024 13:04:49 GMT
Posted: Jul 6, 2024 13:04:49 GMT
I've got several "unusual" lenses that have unusual front threats that has required me to get creative. Much of the time I've found clamping lens caps that will adequately fit, but sometimes I have had to "get creative" and use unexpected caps from coffee cups, canisters, pill-bottles, etc. Good luck.
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on Jul 8, 2024 12:58:23 GMT
Posted: Jul 8, 2024 12:58:23 GMT
Welcome to the Forum sethp As you have discovered, the 5.5cm f1.8 Auto Yashinon is a very fine lens. I don't know which version you have; the original chrome type with the A/M switch or the later black version which no longer has that switch. The good news is that both versions of the lens use a 54mm lens cap. My chrome version came with a J-5 camera and sports a bare metal aluminium cap with the Yashica name pressed into it. My later lens has a black Yashica plastic cap, though whether it is original to the lens I can't confirm as I bought it second-hand. Thanks! I think I got the right one! I have the shiny aluminum model. Do you have any tips on how to measure on my lenses to get the right inner diameter of the lens cap? I realize that hunting down the right yashica caps is a bit vain especially if it’s not a super minty lens. |
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on Jul 8, 2024 17:14:03 GMT
Posted: Jul 8, 2024 17:14:03 GMT
I'll double check when I get home tonight, but I'm inclined to think the filter sizes on the 1.8 lens was 52mm, and the 1.4 was 55mm. Generally, a slip-on cover would be 2mm larger in diameter if you wanted to put aside any fitment issues when using a clip-on type cover.
However, the 'teeth' to grip in the filter threads on the clip-on types aren't usually a full 360 degrees, so depending on where the dent/blemish is, you might not have a problem.
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on Jul 15, 2024 6:20:47 GMT
Posted: Jul 15, 2024 6:20:47 GMT
I just got the Auto Yashinon-DX 50mm and it seems to have the same diameter of the filter mount as my above mentioned 5.5cm Now I need to find a branded lens cap for that one too  |
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