Evolution of the 6x6 Yashinon 80 mm lens

If one has an interest in Yashica Mat cameras, he or she will find many different models at vearious price points. In Germany a Yashica Mat 124 G in good condition sells for 400+ € today. The earlier Yashica Mat sells for around 100 €. Of course, there are some differences, like the light meter in the 124G. However, the most important aspects of the cameras remain similar. So I was wondering, if there are any differences regarding the taking lens. Did the Yashinon also have any kind of evolution, or is a Yashinon on an 80s Yashica Mat the same lens as the Yashinon from the 50s?

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In my personal experience with several generations of Yashica 6x6, the Yashikor and Lumaxar are both excellent Tessar copies. And even the Yashikor can be very nice in the right hands. So I will not hesitate to go for the earlier Yashica models. If anything, the earlier Yashica-Mat are a bit meatier due to use of more metal parts.