{"product_id":"yashica-kyocera-ma-8-5-af-extension-tube","title":"Yashica Kyocera MA-8.5 AF Extension Tube — Original Box \u0026 Instructions, Near Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fantastic condition — barely or never used, mounts and contacts in as-new state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box included — age-related wear, especially on the corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original instructions included — good condition, slightly curled from storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MA-8.5 — an 8.5mm AF extension tube for the Yashica\/Contax Y\/C AF mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds 8.5mm of extension between body and lens, reducing minimum focus distance for close-up and macro work while preserving autofocus operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yashica AF and Contax Y\/C mount cameras and lenses — including the Yashica 230AF, 270AF, 300AF, and Contax RTS series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yashica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65801525592413,"sku":"0405","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/57_e25a73c7-942c-4317-8de8-b75be4d6acc6.jpg?v=1788449654","url":"https:\/\/curiooptics.com\/products\/yashica-kyocera-ma-8-5-af-extension-tube","provider":"Curio Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}