Yashica's mid-1970s C/Y SLR — the FX-2, manual exposure, TTL metering, Zeiss compatible mount.
The Yashica FX-2 is a 35mm film SLR from the mid 1970s, part of Yashica's early FX line built around the Contax/Yashica (C/Y) bayonet developed with Carl Zeiss. It sat alongside the FX-1 as an enthusiast body that gave access to Yashica ML lenses and Carl Zeiss T* optics, and it belongs to the first generation of Yashica cameras to move away from the older M42 screw mount.
The FX-2 is a C/Y bayonet SLR for 35mm film with a focal-plane shutter and through-the-lens metering. Exposure is set manually by the photographer, with the meter providing a match reading in the viewfinder to guide aperture and shutter selection. The battery powers the light meter. Detailed shutter-speed range and precise metering pattern are not restated here where they cannot be reliably verified, in keeping with the accuracy-first approach.
The FX-2 suits a beginner or student who wants a manual C/Y body and the option of later fitting Zeiss glass. It is a simpler, more manually oriented camera than the automatic FX-1, which appeals to photographers who prefer full control over exposure. Handling is straightforward, and the C/Y mount gives a clear upgrade path into a well-regarded lens system.
On the used market the FX-2 is an inexpensive early C/Y body where condition is the main concern. The foam light seals and mirror-damper foam have usually perished and should be checked and replaced. Confirm the shutter fires cleanly across its speeds without capping. Test the meter and note the battery type, since meters of this era were often designed for 1.35V cells. Inspect the prism for desilvering or haze, and check film advance, rewind and the bayonet lock.