Best Contax & Yashica Lenses for Street Photography

Top 5 highest-rated Contax & Yashica lenses optimized for Street Photography.

Based on Camera Index Scores

5 Top Lenses

#1Overall WinnerCommunity Favorite

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Distagon T* 25 mm f/2.8

Focal Length

25mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Weight

380g

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• Close focus capability

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• 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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• Very fast aperture

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• Manual focus only

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Vario-Sonnar T* 35-70 mm f/3.4

Focal Length

35.7-69mm

Aperture

f/3.4

Weight

475g

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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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Distagon T* 35 mm f/2.8

Focal Length

35mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Weight

240g

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• Lightweight

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• Manual focus only

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	#1 Overall WinnerCommunity Favorite Distagon T* 25 mm f/2.8	#2 Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4	#3 Community Favorite Vario-Sonnar T* 35-70 mm f/3.4	#3 Planar T* 55 mm f/1.2	#5 Distagon T* 35 mm f/2.8
Camera Index Score	0.0 Overall Sentiment 10.0 Specifications 7.5 Build Quality 9.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.5 Specifications 6.5 Build Quality 9.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 10.0 Specifications 5.8 Build Quality 8.5	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.0 Specifications 6.5 Build Quality 8.5	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.6 Specifications 5.5 Build Quality 8.5
Advantages	✓Close focus capability	✓Very fast aperture	-	✓Very fast aperture	✓Lightweight
Limitations	−Manual focus only	−Manual focus only	−Manual focus only	−Manual focus only	−Manual focus only
Optical Specifications
Focal Length	25mm	51.8mm	35.7-69mm	55.5mm	35mm
Aperture	f/2.8	f/1.4	f/3.4	f/1.2	f/2.8
Aperture Blades	9	9	8	-	6
Features
Autofocus	No	No	No	No	No
Image Stabilization	No	No	No	No	No
Weather Sealed	No	No	No	No	No
Close-up Performance
Min. Focus Distance	0.25 m	0.45 m	0.7 m	0.6 m	0.4 m
Max. Magnification	-	-	-	-	-
Physical Specifications
Weight	380 g	330 g	475 g	500 g	240 g
Length	66 mm	69 mm	80.5 mm	80 mm	62.5 mm
Diameter	64 mm	66 mm	70 mm	60 mm	46 mm
Filter Thread	-	55 mm	67 mm	77 mm	55 mm
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Detailed Review: Best Contax & Yashica Lenses for Street Photography

These 5 Contax & Yashica lenses represent the best options for Street Photography, with an average Camera Index score of 8.0/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.

1. Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25 mm f/2.8

Camera Index Score: 8.7/10

Leading our selection with exceptional build quality and very good specifications, this compact 25mm prime with f/2.8 aperture and just 380 g excels at all-day versatility and portability. The 25mm 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 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 Vario-Sonnar T* 35-70 mm f/3.4

Camera Index Score: 7.9/10

At position 3 with excellent build quality and exceptional user ratings: This 35.7-69mm zoom combines flexible focal range with 475 g.

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

Camera Index Score: 7.8/10

At balanced 500 g, this lens at position 3 with excellent build quality and exceptional user ratings delivers exceptional f/1.2 aperture.

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5. Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 35 mm f/2.8

Camera Index Score: 7.6/10

At position 5 with excellent build quality and exceptional user ratings, this compact 35mm prime with f/2.8 aperture and just 240 g excels at all-day versatility and portability. The 35mm focal length provides a natural angle of view, ideal for authentic captures without distortion.

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