Yashica Electro 35 CC shot at f/1.8

[Dave S.]

A recent thread in the Fixed Lens RF forum inquired about the performance of the Yashica Electro 35 CC at f/1.8 (wide open). Last weekend I shot an entire roll of Kodak BW400CN at f/1.8 with one of my CC's in an effort to see how my copy performs. Here's a few pictures from the roll. Overall, I'm pleased with the results.

It should be noted that I used a Y2 filter on all shots and that I have done some slight cropping and other adjustments (i.e. very mild sharpening).

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[stratcat]

Absolutely stunning pictures! Thanks for sharing them and congratulations!

 

[Dave S.]

Thanks for your positive feedback stratcat! My primary intention was to demonstrate the CC's lens performance @ f/1.8. That said, it sure was nice to wake up and read your generous comments.

Cheers! Dave

- Constructive criticism about lens performance or the photos themselves are welcome to 😀.

 

[farlymac]

It's always nice to know just what the limitations are on a particular lens. And your wonderful shots look great on that BW400CN. The candyshop photo is just priceless.

Would liked to have seen a comparison version of one of the shots that wasn't manipulated (sharpened) to get a truer sense of what the Yashinon would do. I wonder if it has changed the OOF areas enough to make them look smudged a bit.

PF

 

[f16sunshine]

Cute Kid! I like the motorcycle frame the best but all came out great.

The CC is a sweet little shooter. One thing to be careful of is the diaphragm shape. It has 2 funny V shaped blades that sometimes can leave a diamond shaped veil or highlights when stopped down a bit.

 

[Dave S.]

farlymac:

Thanks for your comments! Here's a couple shots that have not been manipulated for comparison. Let me know what you think.

 

[dboxer]

The CC is a sweet little shooter. One thing to be careful of is the diaphragm shape. It has 2 funny V shaped blades that sometimes can leave a diamond shaped veil or highlights when stopped down a bit.

Had to include the thumbnail of this second one - can't upload to flickr right now.

Pretty distracting effect, but I was shooting into the sun. Darn good metering, if you ask me.
I like this camera and haven't used it in a while. Time to change that!

 

[Dave S.]

Wow! That is some interesting lens flare! I'll be sure to watch out for that. Thanks dboxer/f16sunshine.

 

[dboxer]

Oh yeah, very nice pictures!

 

[Field]

I think they take good pictures but the price on them is crazy considering the GSN/GT/GS etc take better photos in a much larger package.

 

[f16sunshine]

I think they take good pictures but the price on them is crazy considering the GSN/GT/GS etc take better photos in a much larger package.

Fast 35mm lens.... The price is pretty decent considering the next alternative with same specs.

 

[Dave S.]

Thanks for your comments Field. Here's a few reasons why I prefer my Electro 35 CC over my Electro 35 GTN:

Wider lens (35mm)
Smaller, lighter body
No "Pad of Death" issue
Currently available batteries
"Above the Lens" CDS meter

As far as the GSN/GT/GS etc. taking better photos - I haven't heard that before?

On a side note, I bought my first Electro 35 CC (the one that took these pictures) for $51.88 (including shipping) off the big auction site about a year ago. Not to shabby.

I like the CC a lot, so I recently picked up a second copy brand new in the box for $199. Still seems pretty reasonable to me for "New Old Stock".

 

[Paolo Bonello]

Apart from the odd shaped diaphragm and narrow aperture ring I really love the CC. Of my whole yashica collection I feel as if the meter on the CC is the most trustworthy. Just seems to be on the money every time but can't say if that's due to simply having a good example or if it's a trait if that particular model.
I do prefer my GX a little more though.

 

[DamenS]

"Take better photos" ... pffft. The best cameras take the best photos, right ? Right ??

 

[ColSebastianMoran]

Dave S., that's a nice demonstration of the lens and also great pictures. I, too, like the candy shop photo.

dboxer, thanks for the "pagoda" flare demo. That is surprising.

 

[farlymac]

farlymac:

Thanks for your comments! Here's a couple shots that have not been manipulated for comparison. Let me know what you think.

Don't really see much difference Dave, but then they are not side-by-side either. I was expecting a different type of OOF field, but after seeing the shot demonstrating the diaphram shape, I can see why it looks the way it does. It's just different.

PF

 

[NickTrop]

Great pics. Solid camera - truly a "poor man's Leica" and quite a bargain given its specs, lens, and build quality. This camera has a radioactive lens... Not that that matters but it's not often mentioned in "lenses that are radioactive" discussions...

 

[Frontman]

Shot with a CCN (same lens as the CC), using Tri-X. The photo is unedited.

 

[bronney]

teehee the angel bokeh is exactly why I bought a cc:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bronney/2482684468/in/set-72157603418567018
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bronney/2480707948/in/set-72157603418567018

😀 but yeah DamenS, better camera takes better pictures!!!

 

[micromoogman]

If only they had incorprated aperture blades instead of the dual function of the shutter/aperture blades it has now. Not only the 1/250s issue would have been solved, the "angels" would fly somewhere else too...