Best Contax & Yashica Lenses for Architecture Photography

Top 3 highest-rated Contax & Yashica lenses optimized for Architecture Photography.

Based on Camera Index Scores

3 Top Lenses

#1Overall WinnerCommunity Favorite

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Distagon T* 21 mm f/2.8

Focal Length

21mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Weight

530g

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• Close focus capability

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• Manual focus only

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Distagon T* 18 mm f/4

Focal Length

18.6mm

Aperture

f/4-22

Weight

320g

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• Lightweight

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• Slow aperture
• Manual focus only

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F-Distagon T* 16 mm f/2.8

Focal Length

15.8mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Weight

460g

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• Manual focus only

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	#1 Overall WinnerCommunity Favorite Distagon T* 21 mm f/2.8	#2 Distagon T* 18 mm f/4	#3 Community Favorite F-Distagon T* 16 mm f/2.8
Camera Index Score	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.9 Specifications 7.5 Build Quality 9.5	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.7 Specifications 7.5 Build Quality 9.2	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.9 Specifications 6.0 Build Quality 9.0
Advantages	✓Close focus capability	✓Lightweight	-
Limitations	−Manual focus only	−Slow aperture −Manual focus only	−Manual focus only
Optical Specifications
Focal Length	21mm	18.6mm	15.8mm
Aperture	f/2.8	f/4-22	f/2.8
Aperture Blades	9	10	6
Features
Autofocus	No	No	No
Image Stabilization	No	No	No
Weather Sealed	No	No	No
Close-up Performance
Min. Focus Distance	0.25 m	0.5 m	0.3 m
Max. Magnification	-	-	-
Physical Specifications
Weight	530 g	320 g	460 g
Length	90.5 mm	73 mm	70 mm
Diameter	85 mm	65 mm	61.5 mm
Filter Thread	82 mm	-	-
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Detailed Review: Best Contax & Yashica Lenses for Architecture Photography

These 3 Contax & Yashica lenses represent the best options for Architecture Photography, with an average Camera Index score of 8.5/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.

1. Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 21 mm f/2.8

Camera Index Score: 8.8/10

Leading our selection with exceptional build quality and very good specifications, this well-balanced 21mm prime with f/2.8 aperture and just 530 g excels at all-day versatility and portability. The 21mm focal length provides a natural angle of view, ideal for authentic captures without distortion. With just 25 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.

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2. Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 18 mm f/4

Camera Index Score: 8.7/10

At position 2 for Architecture Photography with exceptional build quality and very good specifications: The 18.6mm wide-angle perspective with f/4 aperture captures impressive fields of view enabling dynamic compositions. The 18.6mm focal length provides a natural angle of view, ideal for authentic captures without distortion.

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3. Carl Zeiss F-Distagon T* 16 mm f/2.8

Camera Index Score: 8.1/10

At balanced 460 g, this lens at position 3 with exceptional build quality and exceptional user ratings delivers solid f/2.8 aperture. The 15.8mm focal length provides a natural angle of view, ideal for authentic captures without distortion. With just 30 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.

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