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on Jul 24, 2024 13:29:24 GMT
Posted: Jul 24, 2024 13:29:24 GMT
Hi, i've been offered a Yashica MC Zooom 75-200mm with macro. Does anyone have any info on how is this lens? I could only find on this lens from this site allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_442.html, but i don't have any reference of it's a good lens to get. as for now i don't own any telephoto or macro lens, besides a 50mm prime lens. Does anyone know how this lens performs? Thanks |
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on Jul 24, 2024 19:08:43 GMT
Posted: Jul 24, 2024 19:08:43 GMT
The page you linked to has 3 samples at the bottom of the page, but the first place I usually go to search for samples is Flikr and do a search. Using the 'MC' designation along with the brand and focal length pulls up this set... www.flickr.com/search/?text=Yashica+MC+75-200mm
The entire MC line of Yashica lenses were mostly released at the end of Yashica's run as a company, under the direction and ownership of Kyocera. Many (some would suggest, all) were made by 3rd party manufacturers, so at least in my estimation, there are some swings in the consistency of quality control and that makes it difficult to give a generalization about how good/bad the lenses were as a particular model or even the series as a whole. They really do need to be put to use and tested one-to-one. There have been some users who loved them, and other's think the opposite... so better to try it and see how an individual lens qualifies for what you'll need and be happy with.
The only general thoughts I'd offer, is that their fit and finish - and mechanical capabilities - were usually pretty good. They are a more budget-friendly lens than the ML series in equivalent focal ranges where they match, so IMHO, I would opt to purchase the ML over the MC when the prices are close.
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