Yashica D with colour film ?

I was thinking about trying my Yashica D with the Yashikor lens with colour negative film.

What would the results look like? Would anyone have any examples that they could share with me?

I don't really want to buy the film for it if it gives me muted or wonky colours with that lens.

Thanks everyone !

Good Evening, Stew,

If the camera works well with B & W (negatives of good contrast), it should be fine for color film, either C-41or E-6. Consider that a number of APUGers have posted very acceptable color photos in the Gallery which were shot with lenses far older than, and in some cases inferior to, your Yashikor.

Konical

Why would you even think that it would be a problem? The Yashica D surely was introduced long after color film was no longer an oddity, or even that much of a specialty item. Even earlier than that, film manufacturers were producing gobs of panchromatic B&W films which would have given inferior results had the cameras not been equipped with lenses that were not apochromatic, or at least achromatic.

Short answer: no problem. If it makes good images with panchromatic B&W film, it will make good images with color film. If you want to maximize contrast with any film, and saturation with color film, use a lens shade and be mindful of the direction of the light. This will greatly reduce flare and give more crisp results.

fschifano said:

Why would you even think that it would be a problem?

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ditto

I use color film in my Brownie No. 2 all the time...and that can barely be called a lens. The color is fine. Shoot away.