Yashikor Aux Lenses

[remegius]

Has anyone used either the Yashikor Aux Wide Angle, or Yashikor Aux Telephoto lenses? Both of these lenses, along with the viewfinder, were included with the Electro 35 GS I got on eBay. Both lenses indicate that they are 1:4, and I'm wondering just what that translates to.

Cheers...

Rem

 

[btgc]

Hi Rem, 1:4 style numbers usually depict ability of optical construction to transmit light. If your GS has maximum aperture at f1.7, then when using wide or tele adapters (or call'em lenses), common ability of whole system to transmit light falls down to f4. Practically, one can use them in daylight.

I don't own such set, though reading on how messy focusing gets with installed adapters (and how small are changes of field of view) I'm better off with SLR (psst!) when need wider or longer lenses. But if you got kit, have a fun!

I'm sure people who have really used this kit will tell more about their experience.

 

[imajypsee]

Here's a comparison

Here's a comparison

of the GSN with the wide auxiliary lens

and the GSN without the wide auxiliary lens

I may have made an exposure with the telephoto, but I haven't posted it..... so...for both lenses:
When you mount the lens you first focus the scene through the camera VF and then note the number on the distance scale of the camera. On the aux lens you find the corresponding number which is what you set the camera to. So, if the camera says "3" you look on the aux lens and see (for example) that "3" corresponds to "2" and set the camera distance scale to "2." The largest aperture you can use is f/4

HTH,
Mary in Florida

 

[remegius]

Thank you, Mary. Precisely what I needed to know.

Cheers...

Rem

P.S. My GS is off being overhauled by Mark Hama.

 

[the black tiger]

I've got a yashica GX and a set of auxiliary lenses that i think were designed for the Electro GS (55mm diameter).

Does anyone know if i would be able to use them on the GX with a step-up adaptor ring?

ie. would the extra distance between the camera lens and the auxiliary lens (caused by the adaptor ring) create problems with focusing?

Thanks, bill

 

[ErnestoJL]

I´ve borrowed a set of those converters some time ago but found them to be really a pain to use.
The Electro 35 is an excellent fast camera for street shooting, and the converters (that´s my idea only) don´t bring any benefit.
The resulting FL are 37 mm and 58 mm, it is a long WA and a long normal. IMHO, no big deal.

Cheers

Ernesto

 

[bsdunek]

I have the wide and tele set for my GSN in the bag, and use them occasionally. While they are not too strong, they have made the difference in a few cases. Focussing is really not that slow if you understand how they work, although they would not be suitable for street shooting. I think the range, with the standard lens, is equal to about 65mm for the telephoto and 38mm for the wide angle.
They do not affect exposure so far as I can tell. The meter cell on the GSN is not through the lens, and I have never done any exposure compensation and my exposure have always been fine. Sharpness has not been a problem either, although I have used smaller aperatures (f8-f11) when using them.
They are fun and neat to have, but not a necessity, IMHO.

 

[Superbus_]

I have the Yashikor Aux Wide Angle and the Yashikor Aux Telephoto lenses too. To tell you the truth there is no need to use these lenses, you can hardly find any real difference. Go closer and that's all. Using these lenses is also very complicated and takes too much time, the simplicity I like using a yashica electro become a nightmare with these.

I have only one pro argument: your camera will look amazingly good and professional, especially with these lenses and especially with the universal finder which you need when using them - that's why I will never sell the lenses.

 

[remegius]

I have the Yashikor Aux Wide Angle and the Yashikor Aux Telephoto lenses too. To tell you the truth there is no need to use these lenses, you can hardly find any real difference. Go closer and that's all. Using these lenses is also very complicated and takes too much time, the simplicity I like using a yashica electro become a nightmare with these.

I agree. After fooling around and taking some test shots...who needs them. But you're right, aux and finder look kind of cool on the camera.

Cheers...

Rem

 

[btgc]

Keeping in mind that aux lenses were made and sold in times when SLR's weren't as common as RF's, and Electro 35 (huh, Petri 7s also had set of aux lenses) is fixed lens camera - so aux lenses made a good choice for those wanting to shift VOF a bit.

And heartfully agree to Superbus and remegius - RF with mounted converter (hm, or even with lens hood) look serious! :angel: