Yashica ML 50mm f/2 vs Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7 Planar T*
Both are Contax/Yashica prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Yashica ML 50mm f/2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 50 g lighter (140 g vs 190 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.6 m
Pick the Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7 Planar T* if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/2)
Spec differences
7 differences| Yashica ML 50mm f/2 | Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7 Planar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Yashica
|
Contax
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.7
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
140 g
lighter
|
190 g
|
| Length |
32 mm
shorter
|
36.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.6 m
|
| Optical design |
6 elements / 4 groups
|
7 elements / 6 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, diameter, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Diameter
- 61 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Yashica ML 50mm f/2
The Yashica ML 50mm f/2 is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/2 for Contax/Yashica mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7 Planar T*
More comparisons
Yashica ML 50mm f/1.7 vs Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.7 Planar T*
focuses closer vs 50 g lighter
Yashica ML 50mm f/2 vs Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T*
135 g lighter vs 1 stop faster
Yashica ML 50mm f/1.7 vs f/2
½ stop faster vs 100 g lighter
Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* vs f/1.7 Planar T*
½ stop faster vs 85 g lighter