Yashica 44 LM

Yashica 44 LM (Gray) with Yashinon 60mm f/3.5 Lens - Good Condition | Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera | Premium 127 Format "Baby Yashica" with Integrated Light Meter

The Yashica 44 LM (S/N: FL3060618) is a masterfully designed "Baby TLR" that brings the iconic twin-lens reflex experience into a portable form factor. Built for 127 roll film (4x4 format), it features an integrated selenium light meter and a matched pair of Yashinon 60mm f/3.5 lenses (Viewing S/N: 121632; Taking S/N: 121046). With its stylish gray finish and precision mechanical soul, the Yashica 44 LM is a crown jewel of mid-century Japanese engineering, delivering surgical sharpness and the characteristic "creamy" bokeh that made Yashica’s optics a global rival to German counterparts.

Key Features

• Premium Yashinon 60mm f/3.5 taking lens for professional-grade resolution

• Integrated selenium light meter for simplified, battery-free exposure

• High-quality Copal-SV shutter with speeds from 1s to 1/500s plus Bulb

• Brilliant waist-level viewfinder with built-in magnifying loupe

• Robust, all-metal construction in iconic Yashica gray

Condition Report Good condition. The camera body (S/N: FL3060618) shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic wear consistent with its age. The Yashinon 60mm lenses are optically clear; the taking lens (S/N: 121046) is free from fungus, haze, or significant scratches. The Copal-SV shutter is accurate across all speeds. The waist-level finder and focusing mechanism operate smoothly. The selenium meter is responsive to light.

Specialist Note "The Yashica 44 LM is the ultimate 'Baby TLR.' What I love about this unit is the Yashinon lens—it's a 4-element design that offers incredible micro-contrast and depth. Its compact size makes it a dream for candid street portraiture, providing a professional medium-format aesthetic without the bulk of a 120 camera. It’s a rugged, honest piece of engineering that remains an absolute aesthetic standout for any collector."

What's Included

• Yashica 44 LM TLR Camera (S/N: FL3060618)

• Yashinon 60mm f/3.5 Taking Lens (S/N: 121046)

• Yashinon 60mm f/3.5 Viewing Lens (S/N: 121632)
  

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera

• Film Format: 127 Roll Film (4x4cm)

• Shutter: Copal-SV (1/500s to 1s + B)

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera

• Battery Type: None (Fully Mechanical)