Best Contax & Yashica Lenses for Low-Light Photography

Top 4 highest-rated Contax & Yashica lenses optimized for Low-Light Photography.

Based on Camera Index Scores

4 Top Lenses

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Planar T* 135 mm f/2

Focal Length

132.8mm

Aperture

f/2

Weight

790g

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• Fast aperture

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• Heavy
• Manual focus only

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Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4

Focal Length

51.8mm

Aperture

f/1.4

Weight

330g

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• Lightweight
• Very fast aperture

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• Manual focus only

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Planar T* 55 mm f/1.2

Focal Length

55.5mm

Aperture

f/1.2

Weight

500g

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• Very fast aperture

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• Manual focus only

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Planar T* 85 mm f/1.4

Focal Length

84.8mm

Aperture

f/1.4

Weight

595g

Manual

Pro

• Very fast aperture

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• Manual focus only

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	#1 Overall WinnerCommunity Favorite Planar T* 135 mm f/2	#2 Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4	#3 Planar T* 55 mm f/1.2	#4 Planar T* 85 mm f/1.4
Camera Index Score	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.7 Specifications 7.2 Build Quality 9.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.5 Specifications 6.5 Build Quality 9.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.0 Specifications 6.5 Build Quality 8.5	0.0 Overall Sentiment 8.9 Specifications 6.2 Build Quality 9.0
Advantages	✓Fast aperture	✓Lightweight ✓Very fast aperture	✓Very fast aperture	✓Very fast aperture
Limitations	−Heavy −Manual focus only	−Manual focus only	−Manual focus only	−Manual focus only
Optical Specifications
Focal Length	132.8mm	51.8mm	55.5mm	84.8mm
Aperture	f/2	f/1.4	f/1.2	f/1.4
Aperture Blades	9	9	-	9
Features
Autofocus	No	No	No	No
Image Stabilization	No	No	No	No
Weather Sealed	No	No	No	No
Close-up Performance
Min. Focus Distance	1.5 m	0.45 m	0.6 m	1 m
Max. Magnification	-	-	-	-
Physical Specifications
Weight	790 g	330 g	500 g	595 g
Length	75 mm	69 mm	80 mm	77 mm
Diameter	101 mm	66 mm	60 mm	70 mm
Filter Thread	72 mm	55 mm	77 mm	67 mm
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Detailed Review: Best Contax & Yashica Lenses for Low-Light Photography

These 4 Contax & Yashica lenses represent the best options for Low-Light Photography, with an average Camera Index score of 8.1/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.

1. Carl Zeiss Planar T* 135 mm f/2

Camera Index Score: 8.5/10

Leading our selection with exceptional build quality and exceptional user ratings, this well-balanced 132.8mm high-performance prime with f/2 aperture and just 790 g excels at available-light shooting and creative subject isolation. The 132.8mm focal length flatters portraits with natural perspective and beautiful background blur.

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2. Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4

Camera Index Score: 8.2/10

Despite compact 330 g, this lens at position 2 with exceptional build quality and exceptional user ratings delivers exceptional f/1.4 aperture.

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3. Carl Zeiss Planar T* 55 mm f/1.2

Camera Index Score: 7.8/10

At position 3 with excellent build quality and exceptional user ratings, this well-balanced 55.5mm high-performance prime with f/1.2 aperture and just 500 g excels at available-light shooting and creative subject isolation.

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4. Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85 mm f/1.4

Camera Index Score: 7.8/10

At balanced 595 g, this lens at position 4 with exceptional build quality and excellent user ratings delivers exceptional f/1.4 aperture. The 84.8mm focal length flatters portraits with natural perspective and beautiful background blur.

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