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Find of the day

This auction is for a Nikkor 28mm 2.8 AIS lens.  This 8 element in 8 group gem is probably the best wide angle lens made by Nikon.  According to seller the "optics are clear with no scratches, haze, or fungus, the aperture is clean and snappy and the focus is smooth. Body shows only typical light wear as pictured"  Currently at $40 this lens is easily worth $130.

Yashica 50mm 2.0 ML

Impressions:  After giving so many high scores in my previous reviews,  I was itching to write a review with low grade.  This is it.

Although nicely made and very nice to handle, I dont think this lens is very sharp or has a nice bokeh.   The colors are not that bad.  I paid $20 for it and that is what it is worth.

Below please find some samples images with Yashica 50mm ML and Canon 5DII:

Nervous bokeh

Semi-sharp image

Here is how to turn these weaknesses into strengths:

Mod:  No modification is necessary for using the Yashica 50mm 2.0 ML with a Canon 5DII.  Below please find some pictures of this lens:

Rating: (3 out of 10)