Yashica DSB 55mm f/2 vs Contax Zeiss 55mm f/1.2 Planar T*
Both are Contax/Yashica prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Yashica DSB 55mm f/2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 300 g lighter (200 g vs 500 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.6 m
- You want a compact lens: 39.5 mm vs 60 mm long
Pick the Contax Zeiss 55mm f/1.2 Planar T* if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/2)
Spec differences
8 differences| Yashica DSB 55mm f/2 | Contax Zeiss 55mm f/1.2 Planar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Yashica
|
Contax
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.2
1½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
200 g
lighter
|
500 g
|
| Length |
39.5 mm
shorter
|
60 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
80 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.6 m
|
| Optical design |
6 elements / 4 groups
|
8 elements / 7 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 55mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Yashica DSB 55mm f/2
The Yashica DSB 55mm f/2 is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 55mm at f/2 for Contax/Yashica mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes