Yashica D with colour film ?

[Stew]

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 !

 

[Konical]

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

 

[fschifano]

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.

 

[2F/2F]

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

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.