1958 Yashica 35 - The Time Machine

[laservampire]

Haven't seen many discussions on this old gem (they seem much more common in Australia than in the USA) and the terrific lenses on them.

I have both a 45mm f2.8 version and a 45mm f1.9 version, all of the sample photos are from the f1.9

I can't exactly put my finger on exactly what specifically the lens does, but they seem to have a quality to them that reminds me of old dusty old photo albums and family slides from the 50s.

Not clinically sharp lens. Slightly muted colour contrast. Loses all contrast when you shoot into a light source. But something about it transports me back in time like no other camera I've used!

 

[johnf04]

I have one, but I've not used it - it's missing the rewind fork and lever, and none of the spares I have fit it.

Since I took this picture, I have replaced the front part of the lens with one from a Yashica J.

 

[yanchep_mike]

I have one; it's a great little camera, but I just don't use it enough. Will have to put some film through it.
Mine is the 2.8 cheapy....

 

[p.giannakis]

Nothing wrong with these cameras. The only problem is that their younger siblings are plentiful and have good reputation. As a result they stole all the fame.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

The late 1950s Japanese fixed lens rangefinders just reek quality!

Chris