The Yashica DSB Zoom 35-105mm F3.8-4.8 is a vintage manual zoom lens produced between the late 1970s and the 1980s. It features the Contax/Yashica (C/Y) bayonet mount, making it natively compatible with Yashica and Contax SLR film cameras.
In Yashica’s lens lineup, ‘DSB’ indicates the budget-friendly tier. Unlike the premium ‘ML’ (Multi-Layer) series, DSB lenses feature a single-coating on the glass elements.
Vintage Aesthetic: Images often have a distinct vintage look with slightly softer contrast and unique colour rendering.
Flare Proneness: The single-coating makes the lens susceptible to lens flare and ghosting when shooting directly into bright light. Using a lens hood is highly recommended.
Versatility: The 3x zoom range is highly practical for everyday photography, and many versions include a designated macro switch for close-up shots.
Using it on Modern Digital Cameras
You can easily adapt this lens to mirrorless systems (such as Sony E, Fujifilm X, or Canon RF) using a simple, inexpensive C/Y to [Your Camera Mount] adapter. Because it was designed for 35mm film, it will completely cover a modern full-frame sensor without vignetting.
Focal Length: 35-105mm (covers wide-angle, standard, and portrait telephoto)
Maximum Aperture: Variable from F3.8 (at 35mm) to F4.8 (at 105mm)
Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica (C/Y mount)
Focus Type: Fully manual (Manual Focus)
Build Quality: Robust, all-metal construction