Yashica Kyocera MA-8.5 AF Extension Tube — Original Box & Instructions, Near Mint

A near-mint Yashica Kyocera MA-8.5 autofocus extension tube, complete in its original box with instructions — and in exceptional condition, barely or never used. The MA-8.5 is a dedicated AF extension tube for the Yashica/Kyocera AF (Contax Y/C) lens mount system, adding 8.5mm of extension between the camera body and lens to reduce the minimum focusing distance and enable close-up and macro photography while retaining autofocus functionality. A rare and useful accessory for Yashica AF and Contax RTS system users.

Condition

• Tube: Fantastic condition — barely or never used, mounts and contacts in as-new state.
• Box: Original box included — age-related wear, especially on the corners.
• Instructions: Original instructions included — good condition, slightly curled from storage.

Provenance & Specification

• Maker: Yashica/Kyocera, Japan — Yashica was a major Japanese camera manufacturer, later acquired by Kyocera in 1983. The Yashica AF system (also known as the Contax Y/C mount) was shared with Contax and produced a highly regarded range of SLR cameras and lenses throughout the 1980s and 90s.
• Model: MA-8.5 — an 8.5mm AF extension tube for the Yashica/Contax Y/C AF mount.
• Function: Adds 8.5mm of extension between body and lens, reducing minimum focus distance for close-up and macro work while preserving autofocus operation.
• Compatibility: Yashica AF and Contax Y/C mount cameras and lenses — including the Yashica 230AF, 270AF, 300AF, and Contax RTS series.
• Appeal: A genuinely scarce accessory in excellent condition — hard to find complete with box and instructions. Essential for Yashica AF system collectors and macro photographers working with Y/C mount glass.