Yashica-A Medium Format TLR

Yashica-A Medium Format TLR - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Twin-Lens Reflex with Yashmak 80mm f/3.5 Lenses and Original Case

The Yashica-A is a beautifully crafted Japanese medium format Twin-Lens Reflex camera from Yashica's respected TLR lineup — a solid and capable camera that delivers 6x6 medium format image quality in the classic waist-level TLR shooting style. The Yashmak 80mm f/3.5 taking lens delivers sharp and characterful images with the natural rendering quality that Yashica's optical heritage is known for, while the matching viewing lens provides a bright and accurate waist-level image for precise framing and composition. Compatible with 120 film, the Yashica-A remains a practical and enjoyable medium format film camera today. This example comes complete with its original case. Serial numbers: Body SR 56773 / Taking Lens SR 1444859 / Viewing Lens SR 677472.

Key Features

• Medium format 6x6 Twin-Lens Reflex — exceptional image quality and fine grain
• Yashmak 80mm f/3.5 taking lens — sharp and characterful Yashica optic
• Matching 80mm f/3.5 viewing lens for bright and accurate waist-level framing
• Waist-level viewfinder for a unique and considered shooting experience
• Compatible with 120 film
• Solid construction built to last
• Original case included — a particularly complete example

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use; small dent present near flash shoe — purely cosmetic and does not affect functionality
• Optics: Both viewing and taking lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across available speeds; film transport and wind mechanism operating smoothly; focus and aperture controls operating smoothly

"The Yashica-A is one of those classic Japanese TLR cameras that delivers genuinely impressive medium format results at a very accessible price point. The Yashmak 80mm f/3.5 renders with a natural and pleasing quality, and the waist-level viewfinder delivers a unique and considered shooting experience. In good condition with original case included — the small cosmetic dent near the flash shoe takes nothing away from the shooting experience — this is a charming and capable medium format find."

What's Included

• Yashica-A TLR camera
• Original case

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Yashica
• Model: Yashica-A
• Serial Number (Body): SR 56773
• Taking Lens: Yashmak 80mm f/3.5
• Serial Number (Taking Lens): SR 1444859
• Viewing Lens: Yashmak 80mm f/3.5
• Serial Number (Viewing Lens): SR 677472
• Film Format: Medium Format 6x6 (120 film)
• Shutter: Copal
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/300s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/3.5 – f/22
• Viewfinder: Waist-level
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.0m
• Filter Thread: 40.5mm
• Construction: All-metal body
• Type: Twin-Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition